COAP:COAP-3110/week4

Week 4 learning goals

• Initial configuration of WordPress
• Theme selection
• Relational dabase principles, including looking at the table structure of Wordpress (if time left)
• (more .... TBA)

Monday

Hands on - Identify a provisional project

Identify a subject for your term project (you will be allowed to change)

• Read COAP 3110/term project
• Identify a type of project you would like to implement
• Find 3 good examples (preferably based on WordPress)
• Discuss their features (functionality) and design in class

Hands on - Selecting the theme

• Selecting the them (skin) should be based on several criteria, at least usefulness, usability and appropriate looks.
• Discussion about User experience and user experience design

PHP/MySQL/Apache hosting

Prices for hosting start around 3 Euros / month, but you have to add fees for a domain name to that if you want your own.

Well-known free (read the fine print)

• Host-ed (free, without domain name)
• AwardSpace (free, without domain name)
• 000webhost (free, without domain name)

You can search the web for alternatives, e.g. read TechRadar, but be careful. Cross-check informations about a provider.

Well-known cheap, HostGator is best according to PC Mag

• HostPapa (3 Euros/month)
• GoDaddy ($4-5 / month)
• Hostgator (3.5$ / month), also cheap dedicated hosting for $80/month

Recommended local (Geneva, Switzerland)

• Infomaniak (10 CHF / month). Probably one of the best in that range (quality/speed)
• HostPoint (10CHF/month, 30 day trial)

Domain name registration

• Most hosting companies will provide that service
• You many check if they are accredited with ICANN (i.e. first-level registrars)