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Overview In Module Two, you activated a theme for your portfolio site in CampusPress, the web-hosting platform based on WordPress. You also created the written and visual content for your portfolio site in earlier modules. Now, you can develop the individual page layouts using the content you have created. When developing the web pages for your portfolio site, consider the different layout components you will want to include, such as images, text, and a call to action (CTA). In CampusPress, you can add, edit, and organize different page components with the help of content blocks. You can use built-in layout tools such as the Block Editor or add plug-ins like CoBlocks. These plug-ins give you more options and flexibility with your page layouts by adding different types of pre-built content blocks. As you develop your page layouts, remember to apply web design principles and best practices to enhance the functionality and effectiveness of your portfolio site. For example, you should customize the header and footer components to ensure your website is engaging and easy to navigate using the basic format provided in your selected theme as a starting point. You could also consider including a CTA component on the Home page to direct users to your Contact page or your Portfolio page for quick access. Since you’re using a CampusPress theme, your portfolio site will also be responsive, automatically adjusting the layout for display across different devices and screen sizes. However, as you create your layouts, you should continue to check the responsiveness of your layouts and adjust how the pages appear on different screen sizes. In this activity, you will develop the Home and About Me pages. You will use the theme you selected and the content you created in Modules Two and Three to complete the pages. You will iterate on these pages to refine them for the project submission in Module Seven. Directions Create the Home and About Me page layouts of your portfolio site in CampusPress. Add the written and visual content you created in Modules Two and Three to these pages. Also, write a short paper to explain how you applied web design principles and best practices to these pages to address criterion five below. Include the link to your portfolio site in this short paper. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria: Customize the portfolio site’s header components. Include your created hero image. Optional: If your theme allows, you can incorporate a different hero image on each page of your portfolio site. If you have a working logo, include it as a header component. If you do not, include a placeholder for a logo. Make any changes necessary to the navigation to enhance your portfolio site’s functionality and appearance. Customize the portfolio site’s footer components. Consider the functions and features available in the footer based on your chosen theme. Make any changes necessary to the footer to enhance your portfolio site’s functionality and appearance. Develop a page layout for your Home page. Use the Block Editor tool to add appropriate content blocks for the different page components. Include your personal mission statement. Add placeholders or any images you’ve developed that you may want to include. Consider using the CoBlocks plug-in to enhance the page layout and functionality. Consider including a clear CTA component on this page. Apply web design principles and best practices. Develop a page layout for the About Me page. Use the Block Editor tool to add appropriate content blocks for the different page components. Include a professional photo of yourself or a created image or graphic that represents you. Include your About Me body copy. Include a placeholder for your digital resume. Consider using the CoBlocks plug-in to enhance the page layout and functionality. Apply web design principles and best practices. Explain how you applied web design principles and best practices to these pages. Consider the following in your response: Navigation Visual hierarchy Responsiveness What to Submit Submit a 1-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Include the link to your portfolio site within your short paper for submission. Cite your sources according to MLA style.