Build a Professional Author Website!
ABOUT THIS INTENSIVE:
In this hands-on intensive, you’ll learn how to build a professional website so that agents, editors, and fellow storytellers can find your work and contact you easily. You'll learn the tools needed to build a WordPress site and become confident and empowered to make changes and customize to your liking.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Lesson 1: Welcome and Introduction
Lesson 2: Website Basics
- Elements of a Website
- Why Do You Need a Website
- A Summary of Different Web Platforms
Lesson 3: Website Planning, Structure, & Mapping
- Website Structure & Map
- Navigation & Sections
- Assets Checklist
- Tips for Writing Bio Page PDF
Lesson 4: Starting Your Website
- Searching & Registering a Domain Name
- Starting a Hosting Account with Bluehost
- Installing WordPress
- Bluehost Dashboard Overview
- Wordpress Dashboard Setup
Lesson 5: Building a Website
- WordPress Intro
- Wordpress Themes
- Wordpress Homepage
- Wordpress Pages and Galleries
- Wordpress Menus
- Wordpress Contact Form
- Wordpress Blog Post
- Wordpress Image Slider and Other Customization
- Wordpress Sidebar and Widgets
- Wordpress Creating Assets
Lesson 6: Advanced WordPress
- WordPress Lightbox Page Galleries
- Bonus: WordPress Using Page Builders / Advanced
- Bluehost Email Setup
Lesson 7: Bonus Exercise: Building a One-Page Site
- Building a One-Page Site in Under 60 Minutes
- Expanding the Site and Adding More Pages