This event is an overview on how you can develop your own website and blog using WordPress, the state-of-the-art web publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability.

WordPress is an incredible development environment that is easy to learn and easy to use. It enables you to build sites that communicate and interact with the rest of the world as never before. And if you think that WordPress is just for blogging, think again! This workshop will demystify WordPress and empower you!

You will learn the difference between Posts and Pages, where to use them and how maintain them. You will learn to incorporate graphics, videos, pictures, ecommerce and external content. You will learn search engine optimization techniques and how to incorporate statistics and analysis into your site.

You will also get to grips with Plugins, Themes and Widgets.

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With a WordPress website and Blog, anyone can develop an amazing online experience without having to spend thousands of dollars on web consultants and developers. Now with a little education and support, even the total computer novice can learn to create professional, standout websites and blogs. The workshop runs for 90 minutes and includes time for questions and answers.