WordPress Workshop
 
WordPress Workshop
Launch an online portfolio in a day at AIGA Iowa's WordPress Workshop. This special event is for AIGA members only and has limited seats available, so sign-up early!

In this basic level, hands-on class, you will purchase a domain name, launch a WordPress site and learn to make some basic modifications to your WordPress theme. Emphasis will be put on creating a personal portfolio website, but all websites will be discussed.

Bring your own laptop computer, or work on the computers in the lab. We recommend you bring portfolio-quality images of your work, sized for the internet. Professor Snider recommends that you purchase a domain name and hosting during the session for roughly $50, so bring credit card information. More details on this will be included in your email registration confirmation.

Lunch will not be provided, but we will break for lunch. A soda machine is available in the building.

This workshop is open to AIGA members only:
Sustaining member & above: $15
Supporter: $25
Contributor: $35
Student member: Free



Presenter bio
Chris Snider, an assistant professor of practice in multimedia in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Drake University, will talk about what makes WordPress the most popular content management system in the world, walk you through how to set up your own WordPress site, and share some resources to make your site more successful.

Chris was formerly the digital editor of the "Des Moines Register" and editor of "Juice" in Des Moines. He has helped more than 150 people build their own sites using WordPress. He’s even built WordPress sites for neighborhood associations, newspapers, and small businesses.


Directions and Parking
Meredith Hall is in the heart of Drake University’s campus. Recommended parking is in the Olmsted Center Visitor Parking Lot, on the north side of University Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets. Meredith Hall is the black, modern building visible from the northeast corner of the lot. See map here.

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