HOW TO SIGN UP & CHOOSE A THEME FOR A WORDPRESS ACCOUNT

Contents

Step One: Supplies Step Two: Account Sign Up Step Three: Theme Customization

Step One

Preparation Supplies

Step One: Preparation

Supplies

Computer Web browser Internet connection

Step Two

Account Sign Up Procedures

Tips Password

Activation

Step Two: Account Sign Up

Procedures

Navigate to http://wordpress.com Click ‘get started here’ button Select a matching blog name and

username Enter and confirm your password Click ‘create blog’ button

Step Two: Tips

Password

A strong, unique password contains:

• 8+ characters • Mixture of upper and lowercase • Special characters (ex. #@$%!)

Replace any of the following letters in your password with the following:

• a=@• s=$• e=3• o=0• i=!

Example Waskesiu = w@$K3s!u

Step Two: Account Sign Up

Activation

Log into your WordPress-associated email account

Activate blog in the email received from WordPress

Your blog is now active!

Step Three

Theme Customization Selecting a Theme

Filtering for Themes Choosing a Theme Tips

Considering the User Experience

Step Three: Theme CustomizationFiltering for Themes Click ‘Theme Showcase’ Click ‘A-Z’ Click ‘browse and search’ Click ‘Filters (0)’ and select:

Apply Filters

Step Three: Theme CustomizationChoosing a Theme Browse through filtered themes Select a theme Click ‘Activate’ Congratulations!

Step Three: Tips

Considering the User Experience Sidebar should encourage reader

engagement Themes should adapt to most devices Blog style should suit content Style should be easy to read