WordPress

How to setup a WordPress account

  1. Go to WordPress http://wordpress.com.
  2. Click on “Get started” to register for a WordPress blog.
  3. You will be prompted to enter a domain for your blog (blog address). Please note, the domain name cannot be altered once created.
  4. Enter your email address, create a username and password.
  5. Read the Terms of Service, then click “Create blog” at the bottom of the page.
  6. An email will be generated so that you can confirm your registration.
  7. Once confirmed, you will be prompted to follow “topics” and “friends”. This is optional and you skip to the next step if you wish.
  8. Choose your theme and customise it.
  9. You will then be prompted to write your first post. If you need more time to think about what you want to write, just click “finish”.
  10. You will be taken to a summary page (see below). From here, you will find your blog under the “My Blog” tab.
  11. Click on the “Dashboard” and watch the introductory WordPress video.
  12. Don’t forget to send Mia the link to your newly created blog.
  13. If you want to acquaint yourself with the basics further, take a look at http://learn.wordpress.com/.

When you log into your newly created WordPress blog, you’ll be taken to your user dashboard. From here, you can change your blog’s theme (design), write posts and pages, moderate comments, revise your own user profile, update your blogroll, and more. Take some time to explore your WordPress dashboard, and don’t be afraid to test out the various tools and features available to you to help customise your blog.

How to create a new post

      1. Go to your Dashboard.
      2. Click on Posts > Add New.
      3. Enter a title and start writing your first post.
      4. Click “Publish”.
      5. If you’re not sure how something will appear, you can always save the post as a draft or click “Preview”.

How to edit a post

      1. Select “Posts” from your Dashboard.
      2. A list of published posts will appear. Hover your mouse over the post you want to change, select “Edit”.
      3. From here, you can edit the content of your post. Don’t forget to click “Update” (on the right side bar) or changes won’t be retained.