Using WordPress.com / Refer to my ITECH104.WORDPRESS.COM
STUDENT EXAMPLE (LAUREN L. – 2019) https://readyitech104.wordpress.com/
Example: MG (wix.com example) – This is how to do it
Please name your Project with TECH104 in it. For example, ITECH104.wordpress.com
WHY? I want future classes to be able to search for past class work on google.
I also DO NOT WANT YOUR FULL NAME OR LOCATION OR CONTACT INFORMATION ON THIS SITE.
WHY? THIS WEBSITE WILL BE WHERE YOU STORE ALL OF YOUR WORK UNDER THE PROJECTS PAGE.
PAGES YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE: ABOUT – PROJECTS – INTERESTS
Goal:: Create dynamic database driven site with updated content DAILY. You will learn to optimize your site [SEO], you will learn to POST relevant CONTENT without AI.
WORDPRESS Q & A:
1 – a database driven website that allows dynamic interaction immediately.
2 – WP is a blog/site that allows information to permeate the internet, SO MAKE EACH POST RELEVANT PLEASE.
3 – What is a Post? A POST is what creates a Blog. A POST can be a “thought”, an “action”, a “feeling”, a “how to”, it can be anything you want. A POST allows you to express your ideas and create an internet presence.
4 – What is a Page? A PAGE is oppossed to a Post. A PAGE is, or can be, a static page that creates a navigation for your viewers. An example of a PAGE is an “About Me” or “Contact” page.
5 – What are Widgets? These are the little tools you see on the side of your blog. Example… a Calendar or Links or Image or Search bar. Widgets allow a better user experience for your viewers when they land on your site.
WordPress – Kids you are creating a live site that can expand to the otherside of the world. PLEASE DO NOT POST IRRELEVANT OR UNEDUCATED CONTENT.
SELECT THE LODESTAR THEME: (YOU CAN SWITCH LATER)
You will be graded on:
- Creative Header [IMAGES USED]
- Creative Content Structure/Layout
- Content of questions
- Use of TAGS
- Use of Page TITLES
- Use of LINKS
After you create your Account, you will have to follow the steps:
- TITLE – This is how search engine will find you / make it Searchable
- Tagline – This describes your site
- Find your DASHBOARD
- Go to APPEARANCE – Play with all features especially HEADER
- Go to SETTINGS ….