Thinking about using a Web-based assignment in a class this semester? If so, this post covers the basics of assigning these kinds of projects to students. Evan also lists many resources for writing Web-based assignments using WordPress, as well as tutorials to help you get started.
March 8, 2012
Finding WordPress Help
When starting to use WordPress, finding answers to your questions can be overwhelming. Because so many people use WordPress to run their web sites, there are countless options for finding assistance. Understanding a little more about WordPress can help you narrow down your options and get the help you need.
February 1, 2012
Change a Display Name
One of the easiest things you can do to make your blog posts look a little more polished is to change how your name appears in your byline. WordPress allows you to change this easily in your Profile. 1.) Log in to your site. 2.) Click on your name in the Admin Bar in the [...]
October 5, 2011
Move a WordPress Site
Export your site so you can move it to a different WordPress installation.
September 30, 2011
Embed Videos with WordPress
WordPress makes it very easy for you to embed videos into your posts and pages. “Embedding” a video means that you are including a video on your site that is stored on a different video site such as YouTube. Here is an example of an embedded video: If you use embedded videos, your site’s visitors [...]
September 23, 2011
Add Images with WordPress
WordPress makes it easy to add images to your posts and pages.
September 12, 2011
Manage the WordPress Sidebar
Managing your sidebars is just a matter of dragging and dropping your widgets.
September 12, 2011
Create a Post in WordPress
Creating a post is a lot like creating a page, except you can add categories.
September 8, 2011
Create a Page in WordPress
Pages are often used for “static” content. For example, information about who you are will probably be well-suited for a page that you create once and edit occasionally.
September 8, 2011
Create a Home Page on a WordPress Site
Configure the front page of your site to show a static page rather than a list of posts.