In addition to the bootcamp training, learners can opt in for onsite, in-person support, including assistance with setting up WordPress.
SET UP
- Choosing a site name.
- Setting up hosting.
- Installing WordPress
- Setting up email for your site.
- Setting up your Gravatar.
- Installing plugins.
DESIGN & NAVIGATION
- Choosing a design for your site.
- Making good permalinks.
- Deciding what pages you need.
- Creating pages.
- Making a contact form.
- Setting up site navigation.
CONTENT
- Setting up your blog.
- Learning how to add content.
- Using public domain libraries to find pictures and videos.
- Installing widgets.
MARKETING
- Adding social buttons.
- Setting up a mailing list.
- Setting up a newsletter.
SELLING ONLINE
- Installing marketplace plugins
- Connecting to online payment tools.
ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY
- Using BuddyPress to set up your own Facebook-style online community.
- Managing users.
- Setting up forums & groups.
BEHIND THE SCENES
- Deciding on site administrators.
- Making sure your website doesn’t run slowly.
- Backing your site up.
- Locking down SPAM.
- Installing Analytics.
- Updating WordPress.
- Setting up an alert for broken links.
ACCESSIBILITY
- Optimising your site for search engines.
- Making your site mobile-friendly.
- Ensuring your site is accessible to the visually impaired