Each CS user (Seggel, Staff, Assistant) can have a personal web site on CS WordPress system. We also provide sites for CS labs and like.
CS WordPress system has few Technion themes that can be used.
These themes are developed by Computer center WordPress service for accessibility requirements .
Due to accessibility limitations, its not possible to add other themes or plugins that are not approved by Computer Center . Also running any code is not supported.
Please open HelpDesk request to open a WordPress a personal site on CS WordPress system.
The site will be created from a template that uses Isaac theme as default.
Email will be sent to you with instructions how to customize your site, and a separate mail will be sent with username/password reset link (can be accessed from inside the Technion only).
WordPress user guides for beginners
You can find many guides on the internet. Examples:
https://easywpguide.com/wordpress-manual/
https://wpcompendium.org/wordpress-guides/ultimate-wordpress-user-guide-for-beginners/
Please notice that access to httpS (SSL access for admin and password reset) can be done from inside the Technion only.
To redirect your old personal page http://www.cs.technion.ac.il/~ YOUR-USERNAME to your new WordPress page, do one of the following:
- Put this line in your old index.html file in .www/ directory :
<meta HTTP-EQUIV=”REFRESH” content=”0; url=http://YOUR-USERNAME.cswp.cs.technion.ac.il/”>
- Or open a request to be redirected. This will be done at CS server configuration.
To add it in your personal page in CS site, please contact Rivka Zur .