This full day class is especially tuned for those new to WordPress. Topics covered include everything from hosting, making your first post, finding themes, and basic installing of plugins. This workshop is identical to the one in Ft. Lauderdale, but held in Miami, FL on May 29th at FIU. This full-day course is recommended for those who live in the Miami Area.

Location:

Florida International University | School of Business

11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33174

The primary venue for WordCamp Miami 2015 will be Florida International University (FIU). The College of Business will host the event on the main Modesto Maidique Campus this year. Registration will take place in the College of Business Complex and sessions will be held in lecture halls nearby.  (See map below.)

Parking

There is ample free parking just outside the College of Business with overflow parking in the Panther Parking Garage (PG on the map).  From the North or the South find your way to campus using the Turnpike, exiting on S.W. 8th Street, also known as U.S. Highway 41 – Tamiami Trail.  Make sure to take the exit heading EAST.  Once on 8th Street, go east two traffic lights to SW 112TH Avenue, and turn right.  After entering campus, take your first right, and then your first left.  Park anywhere not restricted by signs for Faculty or Admin.

Directions

From the airport or downtown Miami, take the Dolphin Expressway (836) West to the Turnpike, and head South on the turnpike one exit.  Take the exit for SW 8th Street EAST and follow the directions above.

The College of Business Complex is adjacent to the parking lot.

Public Transportation to FIU

If using public transportation, buses 8 and 11 go to FIU from downtown Miami.  Check schedule, routes, and fares here: http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/routes.asp