There are hundreds of websites which provide WordPress documentation, training materials and techniques for all skill levels. WordPress.Org provides a large collection of lessons, design tips and reference materials. If you are new to WordPress, an Introduction to Blogging and First Steps With WordPress are good places to start. The folks at ithemes have also created a set of video tutorials, including:
- WordPress Overview
- How to login to WP Dashboard
- How to write a Post
- How to write a Page
- How to edit Posts/Pages
- How widgets work
- How to moderate comments
- WordPress Settings Overview
- How to Upgrade WordPress Using the Automatic Plugin
- How to Add new Users
- How to Change/Activate Themes
If you are stuck or believe there is a problem with your blog, please contact helpdesk@yorku.ca and provide a description of the problem and your blog address.
Note: blog.yorku.ca is tightly integrated with the PassPort York authentication system. All authors and registered users must have valid PPY accounts in order to write, edit or manage a WordPress site on this server.
