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1. Create a Website

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  • Last updated June 18, 2020 at 5:31 PM by nwinders
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Create a website demonstrating your ability to use all of the tools listed below. Provide a brief explanation of your work and post a link to the site.

Requirement Submission

Submit the date and name of the person who conducted your evaluation. View the list of evaluators here: https://wiki.learnsoftware.org/current-sages/

Demonstrate skill with:

  • Registering a Domain
    • Register a domain by completing the BYU Domain Guide
    • Install WordPress on your domain
  • Themes
    • Install a theme to your website. You can use a default theme or find one elsewhere on the internet (there are thousands of free WordPress themes out there so try to go deeper than just choosing the first one you see!)
    • Try out 2-3 very different themes and note the differences between them. What is possible with one theme that isn't with another? (Hint: with WordPress you need to use CSS to fundamentally change a theme - this is helpful for patrons who may be struggling.)
    • Know about alternatives to WordPress such as Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, and the pros and cons of using each (cost, available functions, etc.)
    • Make at least one customization to your chosen theme
  • Posts/Pages
    • Create a menu of multiple pages
    • Create at least one post
    • Be prepared to explain the difference between
    • Add a Page Builder plugin to your website and learn about how it works. The below link has info about 10 different page builder plugins so you can use it to "shop" for what's best for you!
    • https://athemes.com/reviews/best-wordpress-page-builder-plugins-compared/
  • Other WordPress functions:
    • Add at least one picture and one video to your website
    • Use at least one widget
    • Install at least one plugin
    • Create a Contact page that uses an actual contact form, not just your email address typed out (Contact Form 7 is a good plugin for this)
    • Add you site to Google Analytics (there are a bajillion plugins that will do this for you) to track your site's visitors
    • Monetize your site in any way you chose. For example, you could use Google AdSense, Amazon's affiliate program, or sell your own services (be sure to include some way for visitors to pay you for your services; PayPal is an easy way to do so)

All posted evidence

Website for some art I've created!

Katelynmilea

Katelyn Milea

I love creating landscape paintings- whether it be mountains, flowers, the ocean, etc.! The perfect touch for that blank wall in your house! I'm still learning, but calligraphy is so fun and looks so nice on a canvas! You can display it anywhere- living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen!
katem88 Almost 4 years ago

A little personal blog where I talk about, what else, Destiny.

Garrettjohns

Garrett Johns

Hidden between the mists of the now terraformed Venus lies a devious secret. This secure, impenetrable fortress is protected by a never-ending stream of time-traveling robots, bound to protect Time's Conflux, Atheon. Now, this may Read more...
garrett-johns Almost 4 years ago

My Website!

Hsorensenpictures

H. Sorensen Pictures

This is H. Sorensen Pictures. We strive for excellence in everything we do, from Photography to Cinematography. This is the best.
hsorensen138 About 4 years ago

The Official Page of All Things Lilli

http://lilli-vehikite.com/

lilliv About 4 years ago

Here is my website!

Reasons-to-remain

Reasons to Remain

This website is going to serve as a blog for my everyday life but it will also serve as a place that I can put all of my reasons to remain. I believe that there will always be a reason to live, even when it is small.
kimbyj Over 4 years ago

this is my website

http://parkergehring.com/

parkergehring About 5 years ago

Password is Bautumn24 I submitted to Julia on 1/27/2020

Her-late-night-thoughts

Password Protected Site

This site is password protected while under development. Enter your password to access the development site.
bautumn About 5 years ago

!!!!

http://mckayfritz.com/

mckayfritz About 5 years ago

here we are

Mckayfritz

McKay Fritz

An Essay by McKay Fritz "When people say weezer sucks past Pinkerton, I am left to wonder if they have ever even listened to the other albums. Part of the beauty of weezer is never knowing what you're going to get..." On June 15, 2017, Weezer posted a picture on Instagram with this caption.
spencerlcannon About 5 years ago

One note--the badge asked that we include a horizontal top bar menu, but the theme I liked didn't have that option, so it's on the side.

http://twothumbsupallsmiles.com/badge/

thomagra Over 5 years ago

My personal website

Rkitchendesign

A Dash of Design - Portfolio of R. Kitchen

rkitchen2 Over 5 years ago

Here she is

Libertyreid

LIBERTY REID

libbyblue Over 5 years ago