WP Mission CONTROL
Your center’s designated go-to for website launch information and resources.
Launch Date:
June 1, 2021
Welcome to your SBDC WordPress Prelaunch page.
Here you will find useful information about how to properly configure your new website and ensure a successful launch.
Upcoming Trainings
PRE-LAUNCH TOUCH BASE
Tuesday, May 25
2:00 — 2:45 PM
Previous Trainings
Wednesday, May 5
2:00 — 2:45 PM
Friday, May 7
2:00 — 2:45 PM
Pre-Launch Checklist
View your center’s website launch workbook in Google Sheets:
Important!
We need your input
Please fill out the zoom form and the homepage slider form ASAP, this will greatly speed up the process of configuration.
Deadline: 12:00 noon | May 14
Homepage Slider Configuration Form
** Important Note**
Be sure to view the slider options before you complete this homepage slider survey!
How is your ZOOM registration form set up? What questions do you ask event participants when they register?
If you wish to customize the content and links for the 3-column grid located halfway down the homepage, please enter the pages you’d like each box to link to.
Training Videos:
Playlist
Navigating the WordPress Dashboard
An overview of what your dashboard menu is, and how each section relates to the “frontend” of the website.
3:31s
Creating SBDC Training Events
Check out what training events look like on the new website, and learn the different steps of creating a new event.
6:25s
Adding SBDC Team Members to your website
Keep your center’s team page up-to-date and looking great by following a few basic steps demonstrated in this short video.
3:16s
How-to add Client Stories (Spotlights) to your website
This video will demonstrate what a client story looks like on the new websites and the right steps to create a new story for your clients.
7:31s
The basics of WordPress content editing
Learn the first steps of editing page content by using the content-type menus, triggered by either the forward-slash key “/” or the “[+]” plus icon.
1:16s
Editing the About Us image mosaic
Learn how to customize the image mosaic on your website’s About Us page. Consider using images that highlight your SBDC’s local personality.
1:41s
Feeling overwhelmed?
Launching your new website is no small task. We all have busy schedules and multiple things competing for our attention. If you’re feeling stuck – reach out to us and we’ll find a time to connect in a 1-to-1 meeting to learn how we can provide additional support.
Need some extra help?
Let’s schedule some time to talk.
