CMSY 204 Introduction to Web Content Management Systems Site Development
In a rapidly changing world, the necessity for online content creators to keep up with the needs and expectations of their site visitors is vital. Today, many web publishers use content management systems (CMS) to allow them to instantly and dynamically update web pages and properties as new content becomes available so that every visit to a site is engaging, informative, and meaningful. This course explores the use of the open source web-based content management system, WordPress, to create dynamic and flexible websites and landing pages. Students explore the fundamentals of planning dynamic websites, CMS database management, developing cascading style sheet (CSS)-controlled site templates, and creating database-driven websites through the planning and creation of their own topic-based sites.
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of CMS.
- 2. Describe how themes work.
- 3. Create and customize themes.
- 4. Effectively utilize the WordPress plugin directory.
- 5. Improve website’s visibility with the core aspects of WordPress search engine optimization (SEO).
- 6. Identify a list of reliable and comprehensive resources to stay current with constant changes of the
system. - 7. Manage hosting solutions.
- 8. Add picture galleries, video, and music.
- 9. Collaborate with users.
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of CMS.
- 2. Describe how themes work.
- 3. Create and customize themes.
- 4. Effectively utilize the WordPress plugin directory.
- 5. Improve website’s visibility with the core aspects of WordPress search engine optimization (SEO).
- 6. Identify a list of reliable and comprehensive resources to stay current with constant changes of the
system. - 7. Manage hosting solutions.
- 8. Add picture galleries, video, and music.
- 9. Collaborate with users.