
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.
Goal:: Create dynamic database driven site with updated content DAILY. You will learn to optimize your site [SEO], you will learn to POST relevant
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 A TEMPLATE THAT APPEALS TO YOU:
After you Select one of the above templates, 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 ….