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Tonight’s discussion

• What is FTP?
• What is Linux and Apache?
• What is MySQL and PHP?
• CSS
• Scripting
• Design concepts > personas (comprehensive PPT)
• Design critique

Lab

• 5-minute WordPress install
  • Installing WordPress
  • Install on SiteGround (YouTube)
  • Install on MediaTemple (How-to)
• Post links to student WP.com blog
• Settings // Specific changes in the Dashboard
  • Settings -> Permalinks : change permalink structure (factors to consider from Monday)
  • Settings -> General : Title/Subtitle; Time-zone; date format; time format
  • Settings -> Discussion : Review settings/make recommendations
  • Users -> Users -> Authors & Users : Set up new admin and disable default admin privileges or delete account (security)
• Important plugins // Must-Haves:
  • Akismet [configure – get API key]
  • JetPack
  • WordFence security
  • WP DB Manager (discuss backup)
• Important plugins // Good-to-haves
  • SEO Yoast // All in one SEO Pack //
  • Contact Form 7 (if JetPack contact form is too simple)
  • Google Analytics for WordPress
  • Header and Footer (avoid the editor)
  • VaultPress ($)
  • WP Super Cache
  • WP-typography
• Dummy import
• Upload new theme(s)

Next session assignments

• Read/resources: (see main page)
• Short quiz Monday on terms