Grow your own web site

Make your own web site in mere hours using the WordPress publishing platform

We’ll show you how to register a domain name, find web hosting, setup email, create pages, upload images and start a blog.

Outline

  1. Domain names
    • Types of domain name
    • Registering a domain name
    • Types of web hosting
    • Choosing a host
    • Pointing your name at your hosting
  2. Email
    • Types of email
    • Webmail
    • Email programs
    • Setup email with Google Apps
  3. Web sites
    • Static vs. Dynamic
    • Register a WordPress.com CMS
    • Create a page
    • Upload an image
    • Create a blog post

Who should attend

People and organisations who want their own web site and personalised email address but don’t know where to start.

Skills required

Basic computer literacy, including moving and copying files, creating, editing and saving a document with a word processor and using a web browser.

Learning outcomes

  • Domain name: You will understand what a domain name is, how to register one and how to point it at your web hosting.
  • Web hosting: You will have insight into what makes good web site hosting, and how to choose a host that’s right for you.
  • Email: You’ll learn how to set up your own email and access it via your computer and webmail.
  • CMS: You will learn what a Content Management System is, and how to create and edit content.

All techniques will be taught using Free Software that will be made available free of charge to all students.

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