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-wordpress seo – (search engine optimization SEO)

-Google Analytics

-WP Security Scan (a must! –checks for you on a regular basis emails you        when you make changes to your website)

-Akismet

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Lisa Sabin-Wilson- How I explained WP to my Mother:

Top things to know about getting started in Wp

Lisa Sabin-Wilson

- Choosing .com or .org

.com (just starting out is easy on wordpress.com) or .org (you are managing it yourself..you have more flexibility of using your own stuff, also you have to find a host which usually has a fee)

- Hosting –choosing domain such as Fantastico, blue host,

- Decide how you are going to use the site (what is your theme?)

]]> http://sbm.temple.edu/it/2011/11/05/word-press-philly/feed/ http://sbm.temple.edu/it/2009/11/19/update-on-class-capture/ http://sbm.temple.edu/it/2009/11/19/update-on-class-capture/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:52:59 +0000 zeke http://sbm.temple.edu/it/?p=485 Dear Fox Capture Users,

Our class capture system will be undergoing a system-wide upgrade during the semester break between December 21, 2009 and January 18, 2010. During this time, we will not be able to schedule any class capture requests and access to the captured presentations on the server (either via Mediasite Presentation Catalog or Blackboard) will not be available. Other systems, such as Blackboard, TUmail, etc., will not be affected.

If you have any questions, please email Riu Baring at rbaring@temple.edu or by phone at 215-204-5179.

Thank you for your understanding

For example, if your email is tu76829@temple.edu and your name is John Smith, you can create an alias john.smith@temple.edu or jsmith@temple.edu.

 Checkout the online guide on how to do this.

Does my residence hall room offer wireless Internet access?
Individual residence hall rooms do not offer wireless Internet access. Some of the residence hall lounge areas, however, do offer wireless access. Click on the locations tab on the top of the screen for residence hall wireless zone locations.

What type of wireless card should I purchase?
Temple’s Wireless Zones use the 802.11b (Wi-Fi) standard. To use the wireless zones, you will need an 802.11b or compatible wireless card.

I’ve heard that the 802.11g standard is newer than 802.11b. Should I purchase this type of card?
The 802.11g protocol is a newer standard which has the potential for faster speeds and is also backward compatible with 802.11b. Since Temple’s wireless zones use the 802.11b protocol, however, Computer Services recommends purchasing an 802.11b card.

How much does a wireless card cost?
802.11b wireless cards cost approximately $50.

How do I install a wireless card?
Because of the variety cards and operating systems, it is best to follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. If you need assistance with setting up your wireless card, please contact the Computer Services Help Desk (Wachman Hall, Ground Floor, 215-204-8000) during normal business hours.

Can I use an Apple Macintosh or is the network only available for PC laptops?
Temple’s wireless network zones are accessible from either platform as long as you have an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless card. If you are using a Mac, you must be running Mac OS 9 or above.

Do wireless cards consume a lot of power?
Yes. Laptop batteries are depleted considerably faster when using a wireless card.

On certain occasions, I have trouble connecting, even though I am within a wireless network zone. Why is that?
Wireless networks behave similarly to cellular phone technology in that you may sometimes encounter “dead” zones. In this case, try moving to another location within the wireless zone. The Office of Telecommunications is working with our wireless vendor, Symbol Technologies, to address these kinds of issues.

I can barely see my computer screen outside. Is there something I can do to improve the display?
When outside in daylight, it may help you to raise the brightness level on your screen. Note that on some laptops you must use a certain combination of keyboard keys to adjust the brightness level. If you are unsure how to adjust to the brightness level on your screen, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.