Welcome to Daniel Costello’s IT 320 WordPress Project!
About This Site:
Hello, and welcome to my IT 320 WordPress Project website. This website was created as part of DePaul University’s IT 320 course on Content Management Systems. Here, I’ve learned how to install, configure, and optimize WordPress on a cPanel hosting environment using PHP, MySQL, and various plugins.
What You’ll Find Here:
- About: Learn more about me, my academic background, and my goals as a DePaul Computer Science student.
- Blog: Read my reflections on using WordPress, configuring plugins, and exploring web development tools.
- Projects: View examples of the technical work I’ve completed, including WPForms integration and backup automation.
- Contact: Use the contact form to reach me directly through my DePaul email.
Core Tools and Skills
- WordPress (CMS setup and customization)
- cPanel file management and PHP/MySQL configuration
- SEO optimization with Yoast
- Security and backup configuration using Wordfence and UpdraftPlus
- Integration of AI tools for image descriptions and accessibility
My IT 320 WordPress Project represents my first fully configured web portfolio. It’s both a learning environment and a demonstration of how real-world content management systems function. I’ve worked to make this site secure, organized, and user-friendly.
Visit my About page to learn more about me, my Course Reflections, or check the Projects section to explore the tools and integrations I’ve configured.
Please use the navigation menu at the top of the page to explore the website, and thank you for stopping by!