Build a free WordPress.Com Website - A central online hub for you as a writer

• In this meetup, you will be taken through the process of setting up your own free WordPress website.

• This process will be using wordpress.com and will cover the setup of a simple website including a homepage, contact and blog page.

• This online workshop is suitable for those who have never used WordPress before or would consider themselves at a beginner level.

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PLEASE NOTE:

• This workshop will take place over Skype.

• I will send you my skype address once you have signed up, or please contact me directly through meet-up for my skype address.

• You will not need any coding skills for this workshop.

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It goes without saying that in the modern-day world a huge amount of communication and information is provided from the internet and accessed through mobile devices and desktop PCs.

By staking a space for yourself online you are creating a central point for where you can share and display your work. And also where you can promote your work and potentially build a community.

This will be a short 2-hour course and by the end of it, you will have a WordPress.com website and will have the basic knowledge to be able to go on and build similar Wordpress.com sites.

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Agenda:

1. Introduction:
   1.1 The difference between WordPress.com and Wordpress.org
   1.2 Creating a clear vision for your website.
   1.3 Listing the key requirements and prioritising.

2. Sourcing design assets and images.

3. Stage 1:
   3.1 Setting up the site.
   3.2 Choosing a template to start with.

4. Stage 2:
   4.1 Initial configuration.
   4.2 Adding pages.
   4.3 Adding posts.
   4.4 Adding a Menu and Customisation.

5. An Agile approach: Don’t aim to be perfect! Some of the best feedback you’ll get is when the site is live.

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Any questions please ask.

(The course will be held by Chris Mitchell who has worked in technology and project management roles for over 10 years and who has built numerous websites, both large and small.)