WordPress is open source (that means it is free) content management software for websites. It allows website owners to update and change their websites without any special software on their computer or knowledge of coding. You log in via a web browser when you want to update your website. WordPress is an industry-standard for websites and blogs of all sizes and types. The Chamber's website was switched over to WordPress earlier this year and it has been easy to use while maintaining a clean, crisp look.

The workshop we have scheduled will be provided at no charge to Chamber members. The fee is $10 to non-Chamber members. The workshop is being provided gratis by Jackson Whelan of Pittsford. Jackson designs, builds and maintains websites for a variety of clients all over the country. Partnering with many small design shops and independents to help expand their offerings, and working directly with many individuals and organizations. He specializes in WordPressdevelopment, and has been working with the platform since 2005. Here is information on the workshop Jackson has put together for Brandon Chamber members:

WordPress: The Basics
What is it? What does it do? Why would you want it for your website? Learn about free WordPress.com sites -vs- custom WordPress.org sites. See first-hand how editing and uploading to a WordPress powered website works. Examples of more advanced WordPress implementations such as shopping carts, directories, membership sites and more. How to get started. A question and answer period will follow.

PEGTV, Rutland County's community access television station, has just started airing "Access," a new half-hour news magazine focusing entirely on Rutland County residents, events and activities. We would love it if you could help us get the word out by mentioning something about "Access" in your upcoming newsletters or on your web site.

 

A new episode of "Access" airs weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 10 a.m., and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. You can also watch past episodes of "Access" via our video on demand player located on our web site at www.pegtv.com.

 

Also, please let us know about any activities, events or special people from your area that we could feature on an upcoming show. Send your info to accessmagazine@aol.com.

 

A popular Chamber membership benefit  is access to group health  / dental insurance at group rates. Contact Holden Financial Services at 775-2503 or 388-4992 or your own insurance agent. You can read more about plan options for both health and dental insurance here.