Preparations
Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you to the workshop:
- Laptop* and power supply
- Software: web browser(s) of choice, e‑mail client of choice. (Or user name and password for a web‑based e‑mail account, if your laptop is not configured for e‑mail access. Some of the resources we’ll be exploring will require verification by e‑mail.)
- User name(s) and password(s) for your own WordPress site(s)
- User names and passwords for your accounts on any or all of the following social-media sites: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Please give us a call at 713-562-1813 if you have any questions or need help to prepare for the workshop.
*A few computers will be available for participants who don’t have access to a laptop. Please send us e‑mail to discuss details.
Featured Strategy: Local Search
Homework
Revisit Local.com and Getlisted.org to finish creating your free local-search directory listings or to set up new listings for your business.
WordPress Mod-of-the-Month
Plugin: Social Media Widget
The Social Media Widget adds a set of buttons to the sidebar of your WordPress site to allow visitors to connect to you through a variety of social-media sites. Read a full review and tutorial of the Social Media Widget.
Homework
If you haven’t already installed and configured the Social Media Widget on your WordPress site, take a look at the tutorial. Install the plugin, add the widget in the desired area of your site, and fill in data for the social-media resources you’re using. Feel free to contact me if you need any help!
Questions
Feel free to post your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future workshop topics as comments at the bottom of this page, or using the Comment Wall area at right.
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