WordPress
WordPress is a complex Content Management System (CMS) and blogging software with a substantial learning curve. It can create robust, multi-user sites.
For simple web sites that are easier to set up and manage, consider an alternative tool like Wix or Weebly.
ACCESS WORDPRESS
Access WordPress at: https://wordpress.com/
SEE IT IN ACTION
Sample WordPress Sites:
- CORE 100: Adapting Austen
- CORE 100-24 and 26 Hamilton: Then and Now
- ENGL 339
- ENGL 359: Gender and Diversity in Film
DEMO / TRAINING VIDEOS
WordPress Videos: https://en.support.wordpress.com/video-tutorials/
GUIDES
WordPress Support Guides: https://en.support.wordpress.com/
Electronic Books in the Library:
- WordPress [electronic resource] / Jessica Neuman Beck
- Wordpress [electronic resource] / Tris Hussey
- WordPress for Dummies [electronic resource] / Lisa Sabin-Wilson
WHERE TO GET HELP
- WordPress Support: https://en.support.wordpress.com/
CANVAS INTEGRATION
There is no Canvas integration for WordPress at this time.
COST
There are a number of plans but there is a free account also.
Pricing for other plans: https://wordpress.com/pricing/
ACCOUNT NEEDED
You do need to create an account with WordPress (separate from your Xavier account)