Set up your own web pages!

WordPress tools make it easier for non-techies to set up and maintain their own basic websites.

So if you know you need a website, and haven't gotten one yet; or if you've paid someone else to make one and aren't happy with the results; if you don't like waiting for your web person to make updates for you--THIS is the class for you.

Here's a list of several types of sites, all made with WordPress.

Your instructor Davis Ray Sickmon, Jr is a software developer who develops video games, iPad and iPhone apps, and does contract software work for industrial software.

An Introduction to WordPress for Novices
If you've never set up a website before, take this class first.

• Browsers and HTML
• Acquring a domain name
• Choosing a web host
• Web building software (and why you don't need it)
  

Meets once, 2 hours
$ 30 (pre-registration price)
$ 40 (walk-in price, available only if space available)

Setting up your own Site in WordPress
If you already have a website (set up by yourself or someone else), and are ready to take  control, start with this class.

• The WordPress admin page
  
• Display -vs- Content 
• Introduction to Themes
• Making it look good with off-the-shelf design
  
• Pages, Posts, and Archives - appropriate content in appropriate places
• Menu Layouts and understanding navigation
• Modifying existing themes for a perfect fit    

Meets 3 weeks, 2 hours/week
$ 90 (pre-registration price)
$120 (walk-in price, available only if space available)

Marketing your WordPress Website
Learn how to publicize and socialize your website.

• Social Networking Connectivity
• Adding Advertising: Your site as a revenue stream
• Search Engines: Get noticed by Google and others
• Connectivity: Stay in touch with customers and potential customers
  

Meets 2 weeks, 2 hours/week
$ 60 (pre-registration price)
$ 80 (walk-in price, available only if space available)

Selling from your WordPress Site
An overview of advanced options for commerce on your site

• Image galleries and catalogs
  
• eCommerce systems
  
• Payment processing

Meets once, 2 hours
$ 30 (pre-registration price)
$ 40 (walk-in price, available only if space available)

This class is for ages 16+.

Please note: To get the best pricing, register online before the class starts to reserve your space.

Walk-ins may join the class IF there's space available. All Pixel Time classes host a maximum of 8 students