WordPress
Wake Forest + WordPress CMS
WordPress is one of the world’s most widely used content management systems (CMS), trusted by organizations of all sizes—from small nonprofits and businesses to Fortune 500 companies, major news organizations, and leading universities.
At Wake Forest University, WordPress powers many of our public-facing websites, providing departments with a secure, scalable, and user-friendly platform for creating and managing web content. University Marketing and Communication’s WordPress Team maintains a multi-site WordPress environment for many of our campus and university partners.
Getting Started with WordPress
A variety of WordPress resources and online training materials are available for content editors to update and maintain their websites. Explore the resources below to find guidance and support that will assist you in working in our web environment.
WordPress Guide
University Marketing and Communications provides a comprehensive WordPress Guide for editors whose sites use the UMC WordPress theme. Whether you’re new to WordPress or have years of experience, these guides and resources are designed to help you get the most out of the platform.
Before creating new content or making significant updates to existing pages, we strongly recommend exploring the Digital Strategy and Siteimprove sections on this site. These resources provide best practices and practical guidance to help you create accessible, user-focused, and high-quality website content.
Within this guide you’ll find resources on:
- Page and site settings
- Available blocks and how to use them
- Blogging features
- Plugins available to use within our environment
WordPress Training
WordPress training is available and strongly recommended for any Wake Forest University staff member responsible for maintaining or updating websites using the UMC WordPress theme. Offered throughout the year via Zoom, these interactive sessions typically last 60–90 minutes and provide the knowledge and confidence needed to manage your website effectively.
Once you have completed training, you can find additional resources on how to properly use WordPress by visiting the WordPress Guide website.
Video Tutorials
Whether you’re a visual learner or simply prefer to learn by watching, our collection of WordPress video tutorials is designed to help you navigate the UMC WordPress environment with confidence. These step-by-step videos cover everything from understanding the ins and outs of WordPress to performing common editing tasks on yoru website.
Regardless of whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, these tutorials will help you work more efficiently, create higher-quality content, and make the most of your website.
