If you think a WordPress site will right for you, here are the steps to follow in getting started:
- Request a personal site from Yale CampusPress
- Click the Sign in button and enter your Yale credentials
- Click the Create a Site button
- Fill out the form indicating site name (e.g., your name), site title, email address, etc.*
* Site name must be lowercase with no spaces, as this is the site URL address. - Select one of the Economics Professional templates (or another template) and click “Create Site” button
- A verification page will appear
- Click the Sign in button and enter your Yale credentials
- Choose and activate a theme from the Campuspress theme catalog
- Update site title and tagline
- Choose plugins for additional functionality
- Create and publish pages with relevant content
- Organize your content using custom menus or sidebar widgets
More WordPress help guides on getting started can be found here.