April 12th Workshop

For this workshop we will copy all the website files & WordPress database files from an existing website & upload these files to another host. The goal being to move the website from the existing host to a new host. 

If there is time, we will examine the free version of a cloud based app called HipChat. HipChat is a web service for internal private online chat and instant messaging. We believe that it could be an effective app for group collaboration when geographically dispersed groups are working on projects & need to communicate by sharing & editing content in a collaborative manner. We intend to take this app on a test ride & see if it meets our needs.

Also, please check the website calendar or the hotline (914-946-5511) on Wednesday in case of last minute cancellation.

March 8th Workshop

Continuing to update a website to make it mobile-friendly. A mobile-friendly website is one that displays a webpage in an easier to read format on hand-held devices such as smartphones & tablets. So there is less need to pinch, zoom & swipe when looking at the website.

Also, please check the website calendar or the hotline on Wednesday in case of bad weather.

February 8th Workshop

We will be updating a website to make it mobile-friendly. A mobile-friendly website is one that displays a webpage in an easier to read format on hand-held devices such as smartphones & tablets. So there is less need to pinch, zoom & swipe when looking at the website.

Also, please check the website calendar or the hotline on Wednesday in case of bad weather.

January 11 workshop

We will begin this workshop with a discussion of the various parts of a URL - informally termed a web address. This will also include a discussion of: top level domains, sub-domains, second level domains, sub-folders, page & page extensions. 

We tend to throw these terms around - so in the first part of this workshop we will attempt to become more precise in their correct meaning. 

We will examine a Weebly version of our club site wpcug.weebly.com -- & consider using it for the for PC Renew website.

We will demonstrate building a quickie website using Google Sites

December 14 workshop

For December's workshop, we will build a WordPress website for our own Tom Osbeck. Tom has an idea that would help neighborhoods to bring more safety, better connectivity and cooperation with each other for various tasks. He believes that a website is the ideal vehicle to provide the support tools, education and training to make this possible.

Join us as we translate Tom's idea into a website to achieve his goals. We will start with just his objectives & a bare-bones WordPress site & begin to build what he's looking for. For directions click here.

November 9, 2016

We will be updating a website to make it mobile-friendly.

A mobile-friendly website is one that displays a webpage in an easier to read format on hand-held devices such as smartphones & tablets.

Please see the September 14 post below for more details.

Minor topic - a demo to create a Wiki using WordPress. What is a Wiki?

MeetUp folks should come earlier - 6:30 or after. The workshop starts at 7PM

Also please note room change - new room - 113

For directions, see Directions to Stepinac tab at top.

September 14, 2016

We will be updating a website to make it mobile-friendly. A mobile-friendly website is one that displays a webpage in an easier to read format on hand-held devices such as smartphones & tablets. So there is less need to pinch, zoom & swipe when looking at the website.

This project will include the following activities:

• Build a WordPress website using InstantWP
• InstantWP simulates a web server locally installed on any PC so no need to go with a commercial host while building the site
• Examine many mobile friendly WordPress themes & install one we like
• Populate the website with text & images
• Set up the navigation
• Migrate the local website to our host service provider & bring live  on the web