Wordpress Workshop (Beginner Level)

This is a one-time workshop on Monday, November 27, 2016. This is not a continuing series. No Wordpress experience is necessary-- we'll walk you through what you need to know! Directions on where to park can be found here (https://teamgaslight.com/blog/how-we-commute-to-gaslights-new-downtown-office-and-how-you-can-too).

Specific topics we will cover:

• Why choose Wordpress.com vs. Wordpress.org

• Installing themes to change your site's design quickly and easily

• Using widgets & plugins to extend the functionality of your site

• Tips & Tricks

• Optimizing your blog so people can find you!

REQUIREMENTS: At this time, participants will need to bring their own laptop.

SCHOLARSHIPS: We offer needs-based scholarships for people interested in taking this course who may not be able to afford the registration fee. To receive a scholarship for this course, you must fill out this application (http://goo.gl/forms/hGTKG7Iaej). Applications must be submitted at least one week prior to the class start date - any applications submitted within the week of class start will not be considered. Scholarship winners will be announced a week before the class date.

INSTRUCTOR:

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Julie Niesen has been around the internet before anyone called it that (and way before it was "social"). She's the writer of a local food blog, wine me, dine me (http://winemedinemecincinnati.com/); Content Marketing Leader for Zebra Technologies and a speaker on topics including social media, educational technology and food. She's particularly passionate about the transformation of learning through technology, and using CMS and LMS systems to that end. She received an M.Ed. from Xavier University and a B.A. from University of Cincinnati, which means she is very confused during the Crosstown Shootout.

POLICIES & GUIDELINES:

Girl Develop It welcomes all genders and identities to our classroom. By entering this group, all community members agree to abide by our Code of Conduct (http://girldevelopit.com/codeofconduct). At this time, you must be 18 years of age or older to enroll in a class.

At least 5 students will need to enroll for this course for it to be hosted. If we have less than 5 students registered for the class as of three days prior to the class start date, we will cancel the class and reschedule for a later date. Any students registered at that time will be refunded their full registration fee.

Girl Develop It is unable to offer refunds for cancelled registrations or no-shows. We only extend refunds if the class is cancelled by the GDI leaders and organizers due to low enrollment. If a class is rescheduled and you cannot make the rescheduled date, we will also extend a full refund of your registration fee.