Non-Profit WordPress Setup

1) Install WordPress

Create a new subdomain that aligns with your non-profit organization (ex. redcross.sammysarge.com) READ BEFORE WATCHING ↑ READ BEFORE WATCHING ↑

1b) Problems?

Problems with WordPress showing up? Watch this video:

2) Log into WordPress

This will quickly show you how to log into the WordPress dashboard so you can edit your website.

3) Remove Coming Soon Screen

By default WordPress often is installed with a Coming Soon screen enabled on your website. This video will show you how to remove this.

4) Updating WordPress

Keeping WordPress up-to-date is important. This video will show you how to quickly check if you have the latest version of WordPress installed.

5) Create Grading User

This grading user will allow your instructor to grade your work, and help trouble shoot when necessary.

6) Download, Install & Activate Divi

You will download the Divi theme from I-Learn. This video will then show you how to install and activate this Divi theme.

7) Child Theme

Child themes allow you to make changes to a theme without having to alter the original code.

8) Custom Footer

This video will show you how to remove the default WordPress/Divi footer, and replace it with your own custom information.

9) Add Content

Create a new page called "Home." Enable the Divi Page Builder. Insert columns/sections, images, and written content (no styling).