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…
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…
Task! Embed a video on your site
If you want to share video content on your website, it’s better to embed a video hosted elsewhere instead of hosting the file on your own website (check out this article for a quick explanation why). You’ve probably seen this…
Task! Make your site or page public
Now that you’ve experimented with adding content to your site, it’s time to share it with the world! In this task, we’d like you to publish a site, page, or post to make it publicly visible.