The document provides guidance on getting started with a website using WordPress. It outlines the steps to start a hosting account, install and set up WordPress, find an appropriate theme, and add content. Throughout, it offers advice such as purchasing hosting and domains from the same provider, using responsive themes, and leveraging free images and plugins. The overall aim is to help readers set up a basic yet functional WordPress site.

1. Module 8.7
Getting Started with a Website
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Our Assumptions:
You have domain name
You know what Wordpress is
You’re determine to do it yourself

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What you’re doing:
Starting an account with a host
Install & Setup Wordpress
Find your look
Getting fancy with it
Preparing for the future

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What you’re not doing:

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Start an account with a host

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Davin’s Advice: Purchase your
domain and hosting from the same
host

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Davin’s Advice: Save $25
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Install Wordpress

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Setup Wordpress

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Davin’s Advice: Don’t let search
engines see the site until it’s ready

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Davin’s Advice: Don’t paint the
wood before you build the house

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Find your look

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WAIT!

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It’s not just about your look, it’s
about your audience.
You’re clients are using lots of
devices.

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Now is the time to consider
mobile.
Responsive is a good first step.

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What to look for:
Wordpress Theme (not template)
Search “Responsive”
Sort by rating

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Davin’s Advice: Save 15%
http://goo.gll/UJ1dLQ

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Davin’s Advice: Follow the
instructions, and start with the filler
content.

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Content is king.
Cliché of the day:

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Davin’s Advice: Use royalty-free
“creative commons” images.
http://commons.wikimedia.org

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Get fancy with it

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Anything you want to do has
probably been done and is now
free.
http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2012/10/best-wordpress-plugins.html

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Create forms and polls
Integrate with social networks
Create your own social network
Email newsletters
Client management
Project management
Advanced SEO
Interactive Maps
Portfolios
Advance Ad/Banner Management
Scheduling Appointments
Forecast the Weather
A/B Testing
Business Directories
#D Animation Modeling

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