How to Launch YOU.comSABEW Conference

Reynolds Center Workshop

Jeremy Caplan

April 8, 2011

AgendaOptions for Launching Your Site

Introducing Wordpress + Best Practices

Hands-on Site Building

Final Discussion and Critique

Brief IntroductionsWho I Am

Who You Are

Part I: Getting Yourself OnlineFrom 5-minute free options to costly, year-long projects, you can choose how deep to dive.

flavors.me

about.me

blogger.com

posterous.com

tumblr.com

weebly.com

wix.com

wordpress.org/wordpress.com

apple.com/iweb

dreamweaver.com

squarespace.com

99designs.com

sortfolio.com

Part II: WordPress

Introducing

WordPress

Blogger DashboardVs. WordPress Dashboard

Part III: You.com Best PracticesMaking the Most of the WordPress World

Decide What You NeedList the key content you need on your site

Prepare Your AssetsGather your materials

Your Site Should Include:2-Paragraph Bio

High-Quality Photo

Links to Your Content

PDFs of Your Content

Videos or Podcasts You’ve Made or Appeared in

Links to Your Social Media Accounts/Blogs

Contact Information

Optional: Resume, Testimonials, Links to Colleagues

Get a Sense of What’s PossibleFind at least 10 portfolio sites you like & observe the sites’ content and design choices.

Choose a Reliable Web HostBluehost, Dreamhost, GoDaddy, etc.

Theme OptionsFree Themes

GraphPaperPress.com

WooThemes.com

Themeforest.com

bit.ly/wpthemeguide

Don’t Save NickelsChoose a web host and a theme provider based on your needs. Investing in your self presentation is an important part of investing in your career.

Add Some Useful WidgetsSearch

Twitter

Flickr

Recent Posts/Comments

Add Some Useful Plug-InsAudio Player

Lightbox 2

Backupify

Akismet

Issuu

Revise RegularlyUpdate and fix site issues at least monthly

Capitalize on the CommunityWordPress.tv = Great explanatory videos

WordPress.org/support - FAQs & Basic Info