Edmodo Code: WR1096
Steps to Creating your first WordPress
1. Create your account
2. Create your blog name
3. Choose a plan
History of...Created in 2003
Users produce about 33.7 million new posts and 48.0 million new comments each month
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
WordPress.com● Premium Hosting ● Choose a pre-built theme● Social Network Integration● Tons of features, no
plugins needed● Personal support available● Must register for a
WordPress Account
WordPress.org● DIY ● Self-Maintenance● Install Custom Themes● Install Plugins● Extentsive .org support● No Registration
Required
● A Wordpress theme is a way to “skin” your site● WordPress Themes can provide much more control
over the look and presentation of the material on your website
● Wordpress.com themes range in price from free to $115
http://theme.wordpress.com/
Themes
PurposeFeaturesPricing
Road Map
Plan Options
HTML Basics/Resources● http://html-basics.com/
● http://www.w3schools.com/html/htmlbasic.asp
● http://wordpress.com/classrooms/
Ads
Collaboration / Feedback
Mobile Apps
Embed CodesPublishing Student Work
About UsCarlos Fernandez - @Fernandezc Blog - Fishingforedtech.comPresident of AcademyLion, Inc.
Jerry Swiatek - @JswiatekBlog - jerryswiatek.comDistrict Technology Specialist
Tim Girard - @Girard_TimBlog - GirardCivics.comTeacher/ Curriculum Trainer