WordPress Demo Site
A demonstration of Appalachian State University’s WordPress platform. Learn about features and how they can help your project.
Why WordPress for Your Site?
WordPress powers millions of websites worldwide and is one of the most popular content management systems online. At Appalachian State University, we use WordPress because it offers:
- Flexibility: Build pages for any purpose with several customization options.
- Accessibility: Designed to meet web accessibility standards for all users.
- Ease of Use: No coding required. Create and manage content with an intuitive interface.
Explore WordPress Best Practices
Creating a polished, accessible site is easier when you follow proven guidelines. This demo site provides visual examples and highlights:
- Page Types: Learn the difference between a basic page vs. an archive/listing page and what each are used for.
- Image Usage: Discover how to display images in a variety of formats and tips for image speed and accessibility.
- Modules: Explore the various Divi modules available and how they can enhance the pages on your site.
- Content Types: Learn about the types of content that your website can have, such as pages, posts, events, and custom post types.
Powered by Divi
Our WordPress sites are built upon the Divi theme, a powerful design framework that makes creating beautiful, responsive pages simple. This drag-and-drop builder allows you to easily build and customize pages to look great on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Have Questions
There are many options available for your WordPress site, which means you can build just about anything. If you need help while creating or editing a page, or are not sure how to do something, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.