Set up your own web pages!

WordPress tools make it easier for anyone 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, or if you just don't feel you can justify the expenditure on a web developer --THIS is the class for you!

What kind of sites can you make with WordPress? Click here for a list of some examples.

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

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

Meets once, 1.5 hours
$ 35 (early registration price)
$ 45 (late registration/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 times, 1.5 hours/each time
$105 (early registration price)
$135 (late registration/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 times, 1.5 hours/each time
$ 70 (early registration price)
$ 90 (late registration/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, 1.5 hours
$ 35 (early registration price)
$ 45 (late registration/walk-in price, available only if space available)

 SEO for your WordPress Site
Search Engine Optimization is how you make sure people find YOUR site when they search Google, Yahoo, and other search engines.

• Technical optimization: Permalinks, descriptions, images
  
• Template optimization: Breadcrumbs, Headings, Sidebars
• Advanced WP SEO: Noindex, nofollowing
• Site structure: Linking to related posts
  

Meets once, 1.5 hours
$ 35 (early registration price)
$ 45 (late registration/walk-in price, available only if space available)

Optimize your WordPress Site for iPhone/iPad/.Android
Make sure your customers get the most from your site when they use their smart phones and tablets. It can make a big difference! Here's how a site looked on iPhone before, and then after, optimization:

• Mobile themes
  
• The best plug-ins
  

Meets once, 1.5 hours
$ 35 (early registration price)
$ 45 (late registration/walk-in price, available only if space available)

These classes are 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