Advanced Features of a WordPress Blog

Appearance and Themes

Changing the name of the blog

1. Login to wordpress.com

2. Go to the account name at the top right of the screen, then select the wordpress button,
then Dashboard.

3. Click on Settings > General.

4. Change the title of the blog and the tagline here.

Changing Themes

1. Go to the account name at the top right of the screen, then select the wordpress button,
then Dashboard.

2. Click on Appearance > Themes.

3. Select a FREE theme from the list of themes provided. Once you are sure it is the theme
and design you are looking for, click on Activate.
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Adding Pages

1. Go to the account name at the top right of the screen, then select the wordpress button,
then Dashboard.

2. Click on Pages.

3. To add a new page, click on Add new.

 4. Enter a title for the page.

5. Enter the text/images you wish to display on the page.

6. Once you have finished the page, click on Publish.

Inviting users to follow the Blog

1. Click on Invite Users > Invite New

 2. Enter the email addresses of the people you wish to follow/administer your blog.

3. Select their role (follower or editor etc).

4. Enter the message you wish the users to receive regarding your blog.

5. Click on Send Invitation.

Posting a blog post