Australia e-Series eT@lking Presentation April 11th 2012

1. eT@lking
April 11th 2012
WordPress
It’s More Than Just a Blog
Penny Bentley
cloud9edu.com

2. POLL: How many people/organisations use WordPress?

3. What’s the purpose for your website?

4. What do you hope to learn from tonight’s session?

5. What’s Wordpress?
software created by Automattic
free and open source blogging
content management system
two options
wordpress.com
hosted & managed by Automattic
no downloads
no tech knowledge required
paid upgrades
less flexible but easier to use
no plugins
range of widgets
some embeds supported
e.g. SoundCloud & YouTube
wordpress.org
available from Automattic
download & install yourself
need tech knowledge
rent server space from a web host
more freedom and flexibility
completely customizable
thousands of plugins

6. Take a Tour
http://penbentley.com/
What do I use my website for?
• Started as a for an online Professional
Development course in 2010
• Blogging
• Communicating
• Reflecting
• Portfolio
• Business
• Store files and artifacts
• Run courses
• Advertise tutoring
• Applying for jobs
• Share ideas

7. sidebar widgets
Can WordPress meet your needs?
3GB free storage
Blogging Platform
Time Driven Content
mobile
compatibility
categories
tags
over 100 themes
URL: yourname.wordpress.com
posts
comments
Static Pages
Stand Alone Content
Spam Killer reliable
privacy options
multiple blogs
statistics
export
import
backup

8. PREMIUM FEATURES
GO SHOPPING
personal domain
own your online identity
extra storage
up to 200 GB
custom design
Video Press
go add free
guided transfer to wordpress.org
premium themes

9. Sign up for a Blog: http://wordpress.com/
WordPress TV (wordpress.com search):
http://wordpress.tv/?s=wordpress.com
Wordpress Explained: http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/
Penny’s website: http://penbentley.com/
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