Chapters & Exercises

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13

Resources

Wordpress.org

Chapter 9: Widgets

Chapter Objectives:

  • Understand widgets
  • Create and add widgets
  • Customize widgets

Video 1

Video 2

Exercise

Instructions

On your local site complete the tasks below.

  1. Go to: test.mbitwebpagedesign.com and view the Home page. At the bottom of the page their is the company logo as well as a widget that shows the most recent posts. recreate that on your local site using the parameters below:
    1. Use the Image widget for footer #1 and use the website logo.  Have the logo link to the homepage.
    2. Use the Recent Posts widget for footer #2. Have it show the 3 most recent posts.
  2. Be sure to Update all changes to the site. – Show the Instructor when complete for credit.

Grading (10 Pts)

  • You two widgets
  • The widgets are customized
  • The exercise is submitted on time