====== Research Journal ====== OBJECTIVE: Setup a Wordpress page Directions: Fill out the boxes below in your notes and use it to fill out the electronic form at the end. www.wordpress.com ===== Part 1 - Sign Up! ===== ---- {{:epgy:msp2013:wp1.png?500|}} * Create a FREE Wordpress blog * Write this in your notebooks: What E-Mail did you use? What Username did you pick? What is your blog address? ___________________________________ .wordpress.com ===== Part 2 - Pages ===== ---- After you verify your email, check out your dashboard. 1. Wordpress has "Pages" you can find this on your dashboard. * On the left side of the Dashboard, go to Pages >> All Pages * Hover over the "About" listing and click "Edit" that appears underneath * Delete the stock text and write a short paragraph about who you are * Add a photo of anything you'd like to this page [Add Media] * The "Publish" box is on the right, just click "Update" * To see your page, go to the web address: #####.wordpress.com 2. Create a new Page * On the right side of your Dashboard, go to Pages >> Add New * Call this page "Connect" * Put in 3 links of your choice * (Add your other personal websites) * In the top right, click "Update" * To see your page, go to the web address: #####.wordpress.com 3. Create a new Post (PLEASE NOTE THAT POSTS AND PAGES ARE DIFFERENT) * On the Dashboard, click Post >> New * You can write a quick analysis of your favorite game * Always include or feature an image when you write a new post. ---- Go here, if the form does not load: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/154QcZRFoIh1pFQtrBjBvpoS_Cur2r57yCg3-sK4SYXI/viewform