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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
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