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WordPress Level 1

Learn how to create and customize a blog site using WordPress.com in this introductory course. Discover the basics of setting up a blog, managing content, adding media, and engaging with visitors. Expand your online presence and enhance your blogging skills with WordPress Level 1.

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  • 18 and older
  • $699
  • 6 hours over 2 sessions
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  • Mon, May 13 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
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  • Tue, Jul 16 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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What you'll learn in this wordpress class:

This class is an introduction to WordPress.com for creating a blog site. Will cover the basics of getting a blog up and running on WordPress.com, including posts vs. pages, adding media, handling comments, using widgets, and more.

Please Note: Some HTML and CSS knowledge is recommended before this class.

Course Outline:

1. Introducing WordPress

  • Difference between versions
  • Planning topics and content

2. Setting up WordPress.com Blog

  • Getting to know the dashboard
  • General settings
  • Premium options

3. Administration Tools (Chapter 4)

  • Writing, Discussion, Privacy, and
    Permalinks
  • Posting by email

4. Creating Written Blog Content (Chapter 5)

  • Writing and publishing
  • Formatting posts and pages
  • Hyperlinks
  • Posting with other sources

5. Visual and Audio Content (Chapter 6)

  • Media settings
  • Uploading images while posting
  • Featured images
  • Embedding video

6. Exploring Widgets (Chapter 7)

  • Choosing and inserting widgets
  • HTML text widgets

7. Making Blog Content Appealing (Chapter 8)

  • Using images to enhance posts
  • Categories & tags
  • Custom menus

8. Building Traffic (Chapter 9)

  • Proper etiquette for comments
  • Dealing with spam

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  • In order to receive a refund less 5% cancellation fee for a one- or two-day class, you must notify us at least 5 business days in advance of the first class date of your intention to cancel.
  • To reschedule a class, notify us at least 5 business days in advance of the first class date.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


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