{"id":1110,"date":"2026-07-31T14:23:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T14:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/?page_id=1110"},"modified":"2026-08-19T05:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:01:23","slug":"getting-started-with-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/web-training\/getting-started-with-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the MTSU WordPress Training Hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This training pathway is designed to help content editors learn the skills needed to maintain websites across the MTSU WordPress platform. Whether you&#8217;re new to WordPress or need a refresher, these modules will guide you through the fundamentals of creating, updating, and managing website content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Complete This Training?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This training is recommended for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>New website content editors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty and staff responsible for website updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departmental content contributors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone who would like a refresher on WordPress editing best practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Content Editor Pathway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete the modules in order, as each lesson builds on concepts introduced in previous modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cda6dc4f wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#A6A8AA;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/getting-started-with-wordpress\/logging-in-dashboard-basics\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1114\"><strong>1. Logging In &amp; Dashboard Basics<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to access WordPress, navigate the Dashboard, and identify common editing tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#A6A8AA;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/getting-started-with-wordpress\/editing-content\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1116\"><strong>2. Editing Content<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to open pages, update content, add blocks, rearrange content, and save your changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#A6A8AA;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/getting-started-with-wordpress\/working-with-blocks\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1118\"><strong>3. Working with Blocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how blocks work, how to find and add blocks, customize block settings, and use the Block Documentation Library.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#A6A8AA;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/getting-started-with-wordpress\/images-documents\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1120\"><strong>4. Images &amp; Documents<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to upload and manage media, write effective alternative text, link documents accessibly, and understand media slugs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#A6A8AA;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/getting-started-with-wordpress\/accessibility-essentials\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1122\"><strong>5. Accessibility Essentials<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to create accessible content using proper headings, descriptive links, lists, tables, and accessible media practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#A6A8AA;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/style-guide\/getting-started-with-wordpress\/publishing-quality-control\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1124\"><strong>6. Publishing Content<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to review content, perform accessibility and quality checks, and publish updates with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the MTSU WordPress Training Hub. This training pathway is designed to help content editors learn the skills needed to maintain websites across the MTSU WordPress platform. Whether you&#8217;re new to WordPress or need a refresher, these modules will guide you through the fundamentals of creating, updating, and managing website content. 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