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Building Your Own WordPress Site. A Workshop for Non-Geeks.

When: Wednesday, July 11 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Where: Friends, Philosophy and Tea, (near Applebee's) Bellevue

Event Fee: FREE (please register through Biznik if you are a member and rsvp to deb@deborahdrake.com if you are not.)

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If you’re interested in starting your own WordPress blog or website, this two-hour workshop will show you how easy it can be. And if you already have a WordPress site and need to learn more about managing it, this workshop will be perfect for you also.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:

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  • WordPress at 80K feet
  • What’s so great about WordPress
  • Who uses WordPress
  • What is a blog
  • What is a CMS (content management solution)
  • How to pick a hosting location
  • How to install WordPress
  • A tour of the WordPress dashboard
  • What is a WordPress theme and how to install
  • What are plugins and widget and how to install them
  • How to create/edit your posts and pages (and what the difference between a page and a post!)

Attendees can expect to…
learn all of the above and gain a sense of how much they’d like to do for themselves or where they might want assistance.

Hear both Tom and Deborah’s perspectives on the wonders and values of WordPress and what it can do for your business development activities and effectiveness.

Top reasons you should attend…

  • Get a listing of Tom’s top 10 recommended plugins (WordPress add-ons)
  • Receive free online access to Tom’s step by step guild to building your own WordPress site
  • Find out where to get even more free ‘how-to’ WordPress insight
  • Bring your questions – 20 minutes will be dedicated to Q&A

Together Tom and Deborah will leave you with a clear picture of what can be done by you and help you determine if and when you want and need support.

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