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