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Michelle Castillo

This document provides an overview of WordPress, including what it is, why it is popular, common uses, and how to set up a WordPress website. WordPress is an open source content management system that powers over 25 million websites. It allows users to build blogs, business sites, online stores, and more. The document outlines how to choose hosting, install WordPress, add themes, plugins, and content. It recommends plugins and settings to optimize a new WordPress site and encourages attendees to enroll in a weekend workshop for hands-on training on using WordPress.

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WordPress in 30MinutesThis presentation can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/wpi30
What is WordPress WordPress is an open source Content Management System (CMS), often used as a blog publishing application, powered by PHP and MySQL. It has many features including a plug-in architecture and a template system. Powering 12% of the top 1 Million websites13 Million downloads25 Million installations56% CMS Market Share
Why WordpressWordPress is very popular. This means you can find everything you need quicklyWordpeess functionality can be expanded or customized using plugins, which are add-on software modules. There are thousand of FREE plugin that can do anything you need.Search Engine FriendlyYou are in controlDoes not vendor-lock you
What can you do with WordPressBlogs: http://www.themarthablog.com/Video Blogs: tv.winelibrary.com/Business websites: http://pilieventplanning.com/Online Magazines: www.vancouverlatino.com/Membership Sites: www.paleoplan.com/Online store: www.australian-bodycare.netCommunity Websites: http://vizthink.comSqueeze Pages: bcdiscountrealestate.com/Mashable
SettingUp your First WordPress website
WordPress HostingMinimum requirements to run a WordPress website are:PHP version 4.3 or greaterMySQL version 4.1.2 or greaterOur additional recommendations:-PHP version 5 or greater ( Will be required for WP ver 3.2 )MySQL version 5 or greater ( Will be required for WP ver 3.2 )Apachemod_rwerite ( Linux hosting recommended )cPanel support – cPanel is a web hosting control panel that provides a graphical interface and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a web site. Server Location – If your business serves a community in a specific geographic location, it is recommended that you use a hosting service that has servers in your target location. This will help improve your SEO ranking in your area. Disk space and bandwidth limitation – We recommend you choose a hosting plan that is unlimited. These plans are so common and affordable, there is no reason you will pick any other option.
Hosting Cont.HostGator- A US based company that provides Shared, Reseller and Dedicated web hosting solutions, designed for both beginners and professionals. ( You can use coupon code WORDPRESSINSIDER to get a little bit of a discount )WestHost - Recommended by WordPress guru Joost de ValkWebServe- A Canada based company you may want to use in case you have a business that serves clients in Canada. Make sure to take one of their UNIX hosting options.
Configuring Your WebsiteSet up name servers - This information is typically provided by the hosting companyThe information should be entered into the domain registrant database.
Configure Domain In cPanelDefine domain or AddOn domainInstall WordPress using Fantastico
WordPress dashboardLogin through <site-url>/wp-admin
ThemesThere are hundreds of free themes you can choose fromAlso , many other cost anywhere between $39~$300Examples:Elegant themes – $39 per 1 year access for 50+ themesWooThemes – From $70/3 themes and upDirectoryPress- $79 FlexSqueeze- $127
Publishing contentIn WordPress, you can write either posts or pages.Posts are typically regular blog entries, you write a post. Posts automatically appear in reverse chronological order on your blog's home page. Pages, on the other hand, are for content such as "About Me," "Contact Me," etc.
About Categories & TagsEach post must have at least one category Tags are similar to categories, but they are generally used to describe your post in more detail. Using tags is optional
Plugins OverviewPlugins are software add-ons that can enhance and modify the default behaviour of Wordpress.
Plugin are installed from with the WordPress Dashboard What can you do with PluginsAutomatic BackupsAd ManagementShopping CartsEasily ad tables (WP-Table Reloaded)Membership managementsEvent calendarIntegrate with Google AnalyticsSEOComment spam protectionAutomatically create mobile version (Wp Touch Pro)
Recommended PluginsAll in One SEO Pack or WordPress SEOUltimate Google AnalyticsXML Sitemap Generator ( Not needed if using WordPress SEO mentioned above)Contact Form 7Don’t use theme’s build in SEO or Google Analytics support!!
Essential SettingsSetting/General - Set time zone correctlySetting/Permalinks –the permanent URL to your Individual postsIt is recommended to use custom structure :/%category%/%postname%
WidgetsWordPress Widget is like a plugin, but designed to provide a simple way to arrange the various elements of your sidebar content without having to change any code.Can use external widget tools
Want to learn more?Join us for a hands-on weekend seminarwhere we take you step by step through the process of setting your website or blog. We have created this workshop to give you an affordable and fast option for getting a good-looking website up and running in one weekend – no programming, coding, or heavily technical stuff required.
WordPress website in a weekendGuide you through buying a domain and setting up your web spaceShow you how to install WordPress on your siteHelp you pick the best theme for your site, market and goals.Teach you how to customize your chosen theme’s color scheme and header graphic.Take you through a complete tour of WordPress dashboardShow you how to add content to your websiteTeach you how to add YouTube videosExplain what is SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and why you should careTeach how to monitor your website performance by using Google Analytics and other tools
At the end of the workshop you will have:A brand new website you can update yourselfUnderstanding of how to manage and update your new siteDozens of tips and tricks about using WordPressBetter understanding of what websites need to be successful
How Much?Regular Price $427For Vancouver Internet Market Meetup group %20 discount:Only $341
SummeryAny questions ?All resources can be found in WordpressInsider.org
Thank YouConnect With Me:Email: Michelle@CastilloMediaGroup.comLinkedInTwitterFacebook ( Feel Free to Like us  )Website: WordPressInsider.orgThis presentation can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/wpi30

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Word press in 30 minutes

  • 1. WordPress in 30MinutesThis presentation can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/wpi30
  • 2. What is WordPress WordPress is an open source Content Management System (CMS), often used as a blog publishing application, powered by PHP and MySQL. It has many features including a plug-in architecture and a template system. Powering 12% of the top 1 Million websites13 Million downloads25 Million installations56% CMS Market Share
  • 3. Why WordpressWordPress is very popular. This means you can find everything you need quicklyWordpeess functionality can be expanded or customized using plugins, which are add-on software modules. There are thousand of FREE plugin that can do anything you need.Search Engine FriendlyYou are in controlDoes not vendor-lock you
  • 4. What can you do with WordPressBlogs: http://www.themarthablog.com/Video Blogs: tv.winelibrary.com/Business websites: http://pilieventplanning.com/Online Magazines: www.vancouverlatino.com/Membership Sites: www.paleoplan.com/Online store: www.australian-bodycare.netCommunity Websites: http://vizthink.comSqueeze Pages: bcdiscountrealestate.com/Mashable
  • 5. SettingUp your First WordPress website
  • 6. WordPress HostingMinimum requirements to run a WordPress website are:PHP version 4.3 or greaterMySQL version 4.1.2 or greaterOur additional recommendations:-PHP version 5 or greater ( Will be required for WP ver 3.2 )MySQL version 5 or greater ( Will be required for WP ver 3.2 )Apachemod_rwerite ( Linux hosting recommended )cPanel support – cPanel is a web hosting control panel that provides a graphical interface and automation tools designed to simplify the process of hosting a web site. Server Location – If your business serves a community in a specific geographic location, it is recommended that you use a hosting service that has servers in your target location. This will help improve your SEO ranking in your area. Disk space and bandwidth limitation – We recommend you choose a hosting plan that is unlimited. These plans are so common and affordable, there is no reason you will pick any other option.
  • 7. Hosting Cont.HostGator- A US based company that provides Shared, Reseller and Dedicated web hosting solutions, designed for both beginners and professionals. ( You can use coupon code WORDPRESSINSIDER to get a little bit of a discount )WestHost - Recommended by WordPress guru Joost de ValkWebServe- A Canada based company you may want to use in case you have a business that serves clients in Canada. Make sure to take one of their UNIX hosting options.
  • 8. Configuring Your WebsiteSet up name servers - This information is typically provided by the hosting companyThe information should be entered into the domain registrant database.
  • 9. Configure Domain In cPanelDefine domain or AddOn domainInstall WordPress using Fantastico
  • 10. WordPress dashboardLogin through <site-url>/wp-admin
  • 11. ThemesThere are hundreds of free themes you can choose fromAlso , many other cost anywhere between $39~$300Examples:Elegant themes – $39 per 1 year access for 50+ themesWooThemes – From $70/3 themes and upDirectoryPress- $79 FlexSqueeze- $127
  • 12. Publishing contentIn WordPress, you can write either posts or pages.Posts are typically regular blog entries, you write a post. Posts automatically appear in reverse chronological order on your blog's home page. Pages, on the other hand, are for content such as "About Me," "Contact Me," etc.
  • 13. About Categories & TagsEach post must have at least one category Tags are similar to categories, but they are generally used to describe your post in more detail. Using tags is optional
  • 14. Plugins OverviewPlugins are software add-ons that can enhance and modify the default behaviour of Wordpress.
  • 15. Plugin are installed from with the WordPress Dashboard What can you do with PluginsAutomatic BackupsAd ManagementShopping CartsEasily ad tables (WP-Table Reloaded)Membership managementsEvent calendarIntegrate with Google AnalyticsSEOComment spam protectionAutomatically create mobile version (Wp Touch Pro)
  • 16. Recommended PluginsAll in One SEO Pack or WordPress SEOUltimate Google AnalyticsXML Sitemap Generator ( Not needed if using WordPress SEO mentioned above)Contact Form 7Don’t use theme’s build in SEO or Google Analytics support!!
  • 17. Essential SettingsSetting/General - Set time zone correctlySetting/Permalinks –the permanent URL to your Individual postsIt is recommended to use custom structure :/%category%/%postname%
  • 18. WidgetsWordPress Widget is like a plugin, but designed to provide a simple way to arrange the various elements of your sidebar content without having to change any code.Can use external widget tools
  • 19. Want to learn more?Join us for a hands-on weekend seminarwhere we take you step by step through the process of setting your website or blog. We have created this workshop to give you an affordable and fast option for getting a good-looking website up and running in one weekend – no programming, coding, or heavily technical stuff required.
  • 20. WordPress website in a weekendGuide you through buying a domain and setting up your web spaceShow you how to install WordPress on your siteHelp you pick the best theme for your site, market and goals.Teach you how to customize your chosen theme’s color scheme and header graphic.Take you through a complete tour of WordPress dashboardShow you how to add content to your websiteTeach you how to add YouTube videosExplain what is SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and why you should careTeach how to monitor your website performance by using Google Analytics and other tools
  • 21. At the end of the workshop you will have:A brand new website you can update yourselfUnderstanding of how to manage and update your new siteDozens of tips and tricks about using WordPressBetter understanding of what websites need to be successful
  • 22. How Much?Regular Price $427For Vancouver Internet Market Meetup group %20 discount:Only $341
  • 23. SummeryAny questions ?All resources can be found in WordpressInsider.org
  • 24. Thank YouConnect With Me:Email: Michelle@CastilloMediaGroup.comLinkedInTwitterFacebook ( Feel Free to Like us  )Website: WordPressInsider.orgThis presentation can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/wpi30