Ryan Sholin

Why WordPress?

More than just blog software:

• AllThingsD
• autoshows.ford.com
• 71miles
• Fresno State Collegian

Built-in taxonomy, blogs, comments, contact forms, administration, access levels, privacy.

Open-source community, extensibility, accessibility.

Web-based access from anywhere to add, edit, maintain and upload files. No FTP required.

Dynamic posts, static pages.

Work in Progress

• Home
• All Faculty
• Faculty member page
• Course listing

Dynamic Features

• Courses as categories
• Instant feedback from students
• Built-in blogging
• Headlines everywhere

What’s Next?

• Your input on design and functionality
• MORE photos
• Install on the jmcweb server
• Data entry
• Building out categories and sections
• Coming back with final design choices
• Faculty training in August (or earlier?)
• Launch in Fall 2007