UMW Blogs Training

Introductory Topics
NOTE: I've prioritized the pages below. Sections marked "1" are most important. Sections marked "2" can be worked on after spring break. If you have a lot of 1's and someone else has a lot of 2's, work together to switch a few. --Mburtis 18:55, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

Leigh's Stuff


 * What is UMW Blogs? --1
 * What can I use UMW Blogs for? --1
 * All about your identity and privacy in UMW Blogs --1

Signing Up & Logging In
Leigh's Stuff


 * Creating a UMW Blogs Account (No Site) --1
 * Creating Create a UMW Blogs Account AND a Site --1
 * Create a Site on an Existing UMW Blogs Account --1
 * Logging In to UMW Blogs --1
 * Retrieving Your Password --1

Orienting Yourself in UMW Blogs
Alan's got this.


 * Finding Your Site(s) --1
 * Understanding the Backend and the Frontend --1
 * Using the Admin Menu --1

Getting Started with Your Blog
Alan's got this.


 * Changing Your Site's Title --1
 * Changing Your Site's URL --2
 * Changing Your Password --1
 * Setting Your Privacy Options --1
 * Setting General Site Options --1
 * Adding Users to Your Site --2
 * Setting Up Your Front Page --1

Working with Content
Alan's got this.


 * Posts vs. Pages --1
 * Adding a Post --1
 * Editing a Post --1
 * Using Categories to Organize Posts --1
 * Adding a Page --1
 * Editing a Page --1
 * Using Parent/Child Relationships to Organize Pages --2
 * Overview of the Text Editor --1
 * Password Protecting Posts or Pages --2
 * Importing Content from Microsoft Word into Posts or Pages --2

Working with Media
Leigh's Stuff


 * Overview of Working with Media in UMW Blogs --1
 * Uploading and Inserting Images --1
 * Linking to an Image --1
 * Inserting an Image Gallery --2
 * Embedding Video --1
 * Working with Other Media Types --2

Customizing Your Site
Shannon
 * Overview of UMW Blogs Customizations --1
 * Overview of UMW Blogs Themes --1
 * Changing Your Theme --1
 * Customizing Your Header --2
 * Working with Theme Options --2
 * Overview of UMW Blogs Plugins --1
 * Activating Plugins --1
 * Tips for Using Plugins --2
 * Overview of UMW Blogs Widgets --1
 * Working with Widgets --1
 * Working with Menus --1 (Note: I just added this one --Mburtis 18:55, 22 February 2012 (UTC))

Connecting with Your Readers
Shannon
 * Managing Comments --1
 * Controlling Spam --2
 * Overview of RSS --2
 * Plugins for Connecting with Readers --2

Advanced Topics
Shannon will do some of these


 * Adding and Displaying Links --2
 * Mapping a Domain --2
 * Activating Google Analytics --2
 * Dealing with Error Messages --2
 * Importing Content from Another Site --2

Leaving UMW Blogs
Leigh's Stuff


 * Exporting Your Site --2
 * Deleting Your Account --2

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