The following WordPress workshops have been scheduled for Aug. 21st and 22nd 2013. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar o Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
Introduction to WordPress Websites – Wed., Aug. 21st (MLSC)
Looking for a simple way to have an attractive and useful web presence? One that is easy to maintain as well? Sound too good to be true? Come learn how it can be done with Wordpress. Wordpress is a content management system that lets you create and maintain a website without learning complex & expensive web development software. At the end of the workshop you'll be able to update your Wordpress website from any computer that has an internet connection.
 
Not sure if you have Wordpress available to you? Check with your website hosting service, they'll be able to help you. There are also services that let you set up a Wordpress site for free. During this workshop we'll provide you with a temporary Wordpress website that you can use as a model for later development.
 
In this session we'll cover
How Wordpress helps you organize your information
Setting up an easy to update page for news.
Changing the look of your site through the use of themes.
Options for letting people leave comments on your site.
Incorporating content from blogs, flickr and other services.
Adding media content on your pages.
And much more!
 
 
 
Intermediate WordPress – Thurs., Aug. 22nd (MLSC)
In the basic "Introduction to WordPress Websites” workshop you learned how to create Pages to display static content, use Posts to create a news page, select themes to make your site look great and use widgets to create a sidebar of content for your library site. In this session you'll learn much more about managing your own installation of WordPress and customizing your library's WordPress based web site.
 
Topics will include:
Tips on keeping your site secure and well maintained.
Using the file editor to make minor edits to theme files.
Customizing CSS to make simple changes to site.
Great plugins that add great features to WordPress.
New WordPress features including the Custom Menus options.
Finding & installing themes and plugins
How to work with Child Themes
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kris Abery

Continuing Education Coordinator

Connecticut State Library

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