{"id":15655,"date":"2017-11-01T16:19:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T16:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/?p=15655"},"modified":"2017-11-02T16:22:21","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T16:22:21","slug":"interested-in-finding-out-much-more-about-wordpress-weve-got-a-masterclass-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/2017\/11\/interested-in-finding-out-much-more-about-wordpress-weve-got-a-masterclass-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Interested in finding out much more about WordPress? We\u2019ve got a masterclass in December"},"content":{"rendered":"

WordPress is a godsend for charities. It\u2019s an essentially free tool for building everything from the simplest to the most complex websites. All VANEL websites are built in WordPress as are a huge number of charity websites worldwide and locally. We have a WordPress masterclass all day on Tuesday 12th December to help you really understand this tool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday 12th December 2017
\nAt VANEL offices, Bargate, Grimsby
\n10am start – 4pm
\nRefreshments and light buffet lunch included.
\nLimited places. Booking essential.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a360 per person (for VANEL members) or \u00a380pp non-members
\nBook via Karl Elliott, karl@vanel.org.uk<\/a>, 01472 361043<\/span><\/p>\n

Overview:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Masterclass is not an introduction to website development \u2013 we\u2019re assuming you know your way around basic web technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Masterclass is not a simple overview on how to use WordPress \u2013 you\u2019ve either used WordPress before and are looking to explore more, or you\u2019ll be up to speed with WordPress in the first hour or so!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Masterclass will introduce you to all the functionality lurking beneath the surface of WordPress \u2013 plugins, themes, post types, databases, taxonomies, multi-site, user management etc etc<\/span><\/p>\n

The Masterclass will give you practical advice, tips, do\u2019s and don\u2019ts. Based on experience you\u2019ll find the shortcuts, the things to do and the things to avoid. Don\u2019t re-discover the wheel \u2013 use the Masterclass to use WordPress effectively from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Masterclass will give you ideas and inspiration \u2013 how to use WordPress in ways you didn\u2019t even think you could.<\/span><\/p>\n

By the way, you\u2019ll leave the Masterclass with a hugely comprehensive training guide with all the information and links you\u2019ll need for your journey through WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n

A quick overview of what the topics that the Masterclass covers:
\n<\/span><\/em>What is WordPress?
\nWhat are the alternatives?
\nWordPress.com<\/a> vs .org
\nThe 5 minute install.
\nBuild a website in 30 minutes.
\nWalk through the WordPress feature set.
\nInspiration \u2013 a WordPress showcase
\nStep-by-step through all the main WordPress features.
\nUsing WordPress for many different things.
\nExploring WordPress blogging.
\nUnderstanding Content Management with WordPress.
\nDesign work and using Themes with WordPress.
\nUnderstanding Plugins and Theme construction and use.
\nDo\u2019s and don\u2019t. Tips and advice. Practical expertise and lessons on using WordPress well.
\nManaging a WordPress site well.
\nWordpress as a tool for non-profit organisations.
\nGetting staff involved.
\nGetting management involved.
\nWhat\u2019s free \u2013 what should you pay for?
\nHow to manage your project properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced techniques:<\/span><\/p>\n

backups and anti spam \/ building user communities \/ search engine optimisation and analytics \/ integration with Social Media tools \/ custom menus \/ custom post types \/ understanding theme frameworks \/ using CSS, PHP, HTML and more<\/span><\/p>\n

Once we know which groups are attending we\u2019ll further tailor the agenda to their specific needs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please ensure you reserve your place before 1st December via Karl at VANEL<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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WordPress is a godsend for charities. It\u2019s an essentially free tool for building everything from the simplest to the most complex websites. All VANEL websites are built in WordPress as are a huge number of charity websites worldwide and locally. We have a WordPress masterclass all day on Tuesday 12th December to help you really understand this tool. Read on for lots of details and how to book.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"xn-wppe-expiration":[],"xn-wppe-expiration-action":[],"xn-wppe-expiration-prefix":[],"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[11],"tags":[309],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3cThd-44v","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15655"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15655"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15656,"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15655\/revisions\/15656"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}