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* Quickly create good looking websites that adhere to web standards | * Quickly create good looking websites that adhere to web standards | ||
* Easily integrates with rich media and many of the current web tools out there like YouTube, Flickr image galleries, RSS feeds, Google Maps, etc. | * Easily integrates with rich media and many of the current web tools out there like YouTube, Flickr image galleries, RSS feeds, Google Maps, etc. | ||
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* WordPress is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source] and is actively contributed to by a large community of developers and designers | * WordPress is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open source] and is actively contributed to by a large community of developers and designers | ||
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WordPress is already installed on our web servers at blogs.evergreen.edu. | WordPress is already installed on our web servers at blogs.evergreen.edu. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:01, 14 August 2017
WordPress is web software you can use to create a website or blog
Who is using it?
- As of 2015, 25.5% of all websites are running WordPress.
Why would you want to use WordPress?
- Easy to use
- Quickly create good looking websites that adhere to web standards
- Easily integrates with rich media and many of the current web tools out there like YouTube, Flickr image galleries, RSS feeds, Google Maps, etc.
- Students can take it with them after they graduate using the Export feature
- WordPress is open source and is actively contributed to by a large community of developers and designers
How can I access it?
WordPress is already installed on our web servers at blogs.evergreen.edu.
WordPress Tutorial
Getting Started
- About WordPress
- WordPress at Evergreen
Creating a Site
- Creating a site (for first time users)
- Creating additional sites (for return users)
Still have WordPress questions?
- Create a Help Ticket or call the Computer Center at 360-867-6227
- WordPress FAQ - common questions
- WordPress Tutorial - step by step introduction
