Module 8.7

Getting Started with a WebsitePresented by:

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Our Assumptions:You have domain name

You know what Wordpress isYou’re determine to do it

yourself

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What you’re doing:Starting an account with a

hostInstall & Setup Wordpress

Find your lookGetting fancy with it

Preparing for the future

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What you’re not doing:

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Start an account with a host

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Davin’s Advice: Purchase your domain and hosting from

the same host

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Davin’s Advice: Save $25http://mdtm.pl/UJ1dLQ

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Install Wordpress

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Setup Wordpress

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Davin’s Advice: Don’t let search engines see the site

until it’s ready

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Davin’s Advice: Don’t paint the wood before you build the

house

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Find your look

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WAIT!

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It’s not just about your look, it’s about your audience.

You’re clients are using lots of devices.

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Now is the time to consider mobile.

Responsive is a good first step.

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What to look for:Wordpress Theme (not

template)Search “Responsive”

Sort by rating

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Davin’s Advice: Save 15%http://goo.gll/UJ1dLQ

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Davin’s Advice: Follow the instructions, and start with the

filler content.

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Cliché of the day:Content is king.

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Davin’s Advice: Use royalty-free “creative commons”

images.http://commons.wikimedia.org

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Get fancy with it

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Anything you want to do has probably been done and is

now free.http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2012/10/best-wordpress-plugins.html

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Sell anythingCreate forms and polls

Integrate with social networksCreate your own social network

Email newslettersClient management

Project managementAdvanced SEOInteractive Maps

PortfoliosAdvance Ad/Banner Management

Scheduling AppointmentsForecast the Weather

A/B TestingBusiness Directories#D Animation Modeling

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