There are several ways you can go about customizing your website, one way you can do this is by adding a background image to the front page of your website! When adding a background image to your website, first make…
Task! Customize Your Front-Page Using the Appearance Panel
You will see in the left-hand panel of your Dashboard the option for “Appearance”. By going into the Appearance panel, you can change key aspects of your website’s appearance. For more information on the appearance panel, check the link here…
Task! Write a Post
Go to the “Posts” section on your WordPress Dashboard and write a post. For more information on posts, check out the link here https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/what-is-the-difference-between-posts-vs-pages-in-wordpress/
Task! Add an image and write alt text
No matter what kind of website you’re creating, you’re probably going to want to include images. Try adding an image to your website – check out our content kits for free-to-use photos! On the Dashboard of your WordPress site, you…
Task! Create a backup of your site
Instructions There may come a time when you need to revert to a previous version of your website. We encourage everyone to create a backup version of your site by following the directions given by Reclaim Hosting. If you are…
Task! Install a responsive, accessible theme
Content Management Systems like WordPress often have the ability to install “themes” that determine the appearance and visual layout of the website, but themes can do more than just make your site look pretty and exciting! Themes can also help…
Task! Learn about the internet
Even if you know a little about the internet and how web publishing works this Khan Academy video series is a helpful baseline for your work this week. Feel free to post your thoughts on the Slack channel or in…
Domains Exploration Bingo
How to play Check this blog for daily tasks and instructions Complete tasks on your own or attend our office hours to get help Share your results to Slack or social media if you feel like it Keep score on…
Task! Sign up for Domain of One’s Own
This one’s easy! Go to digital.brynmawr.edu and click “get started” to claim your domain if you haven’t already done so. If you have a domain, consider this block a free space!
Task! Draw your WordPress Website (Wireframing)
Instructions Take the opportunity to plan out your website ahead of time by creating a wireframe. By drawing out your website before you start building your WordPress site, you give yourself direction in the beginning your project. This allows you…