2.+(a)+Template

We used the free version of Wordpress to create a website for the Comprehensive English Preparation Project (CEPP). By using this program we were able to quickly create a functional website without using XML, HTML, or CSS. Even without the use of a markup or style sheet language we were still able to personalize the website by choosing a theme called Coraline. We decided that this theme would work best for the website because of its clean and simple look. We were able to easily edit the website without disrupting the work we had done already and the availability of widgets let us connect our website to popular social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. It was also beneficial to our group that Wordpress could be accessed from any computer and that it allowed us to work on the website at the same time.

Even though, Wordpress gave us a lot of freedom when creating the website, we were only allowed one page for posts. We saw this as a drawback to Wordpress because we needed to have at least one other page where we could post a monthly newsletter updating current students, alumni and administrators about the writing program. CEPP would like to eventually transition the website into the software version of Wordpress, so that they can develop the website further. As of right now the website we created for CEPP suits their current needs. It was important to our client, John DeWind that we created the website using a program that would be easy for him to use and understand. His knowledge of web design is minimal and he will eventually manage the website on his own.