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WordPress Beginner Workshop

WordPress Beginner Workshop. f or Filmmakers. Kelly Wittenberg. Western Michigan University. What is WordPress ?. Best Solution for Film. Not just for blogging Personalized showcase for your film portfolio Completely adjustable to individual needs “Themes” provide starting point

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WordPress Beginner Workshop

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  1. WordPress Beginner Workshop for Filmmakers

  2. Kelly Wittenberg Western Michigan University

  3. What is WordPress?

  4. Best Solution for Film • Not just for blogging • Personalized showcase for your film portfolio • Completely adjustable to individual needs • “Themes” provide starting point • Don’t have to “Blog” if you don’t want to

  5. Technically Speaking

  6. Open-Source Platform

  7. A No-Brainer

  8. 2 Types of WordPress wordpress.com wordpress.org Free to download themes Need to buy domain name Need to buy hosting plan Complete creative control Some technical knowledge required No ads on your site • Completely free • Plug and play • Limited themes • Less creative control • No technical knowledge required • Ads on your site

  9. Self-Hosting • Use WordPress dot org • Buy <yourname.com> (godaddy.com) • Pay for Server Space (bluehost.com)

  10. Tools You Need • Computer with Internet (Mac or PC) • Internet Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari…) • Image editing software (Photoshop, Pixlr) • Video Compressor (Mpeg Streamclip) • Pen and paper

  11. Stay Organized • Get a binder • Take notes • Write down passwords

  12. Choosing a Domain Name • Best choice is <yourname.com> • Keep it simple and easy to remember • You may not get your first choice • Try godaddy.com

  13. Webhosting • bluehost.com • dreamhost.com • Others are okay, but if you see what appears to be a bargain, compare with the terms at bluehost

  14. Planning Your Site • What kind of creative person are you? • Online gallery or portfolio? • Present your films online? • Showcase your writing? • Evidence of Teaching, Service, Professional Development?

  15. Seek Inspiration • Bookmark other sites you like • Investigate others in your field to see what they are doing • Create a list of elements you like

  16. Choose Your Theme • Go to <wordpress.org> • Search themes • Look at examples with content • Bookmark your favorite choices

  17. Create a Map

  18. Playing Video on Your Site • Use Vimeo Plus for your film work • Use YouTube for student films • Compress videos according to guidelines at each service

  19. Using Photographs • Use Photoshop to resize images for the web • Large images no more than 800 pixels wide and 80KB • When in doubt, check general setting in your theme for sizing guidelines

  20. Best Resources for Help • www.lynda.com online tutorial • WordPress help pages • The Creative Person’s Website Builder by Alannah Moore

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