Get an introduction to WordPress, the popular content management system (CMS) and blogging platform used for millions of websites around the world. Learn what is needed to get setup with WordPress, how to navigate and use the CMS and then how to take your site further, accessing new designs and functionality.

Content covered:

• What is a CMS? 
• Introducing WordPress - How you can obtain WordPress and set it up for first time use. 
• Live walkthrough - adding, maintaining and customising the presentation of your content.
• Advancing WordPress - Discovering plugins, themes and updates to keep your site secure
• Resources and tips for taking your WordPress website to the next level.

Key learning objectives

• Understand what WordPress is
• Navigate WordPress for themselves
• Update content
• Know where to access further resources to grow their WordPress website.

About the presenter - Mathan Allington

Mathan Allington is the Community Engagement Coordinator at Connecting Up, where he works with the not-for-profit sector to provide training, education and understanding of the technology resources available to build their capacity.

With a background in telecommunications, not-for-profit and small business, Mathan is passionate about new technology, and how to make it accessible and understandable for everybody.

In his spare time, Mathan is a freelance web designer and digital marketing consultant, loves to watch a good movie or sport, and eats too much chocolate.