Duration
WordPress for Beginner
2 days
OVERVIEW
WordPress is a leading platform for building websites and blogs due to its scalability, security, and ease of maintenance. This course will provide you with the fundamental skills needed to develop a website using WordPress.
AUDIENCE
This course is designed for individuals who are new to WordPress and web development. It is suitable for beginners with no prior experience in website creation, as well as experienced programmers looking to expand their skills by learning WordPress.
PREREQUISITES
- Basic familiarity with using computers and the internet.
- No prior knowledge of WordPress or web programming is required.
- Familiarity with concepts such as blogging, content management systems, and website customization is beneficial but not necessary.
COURSE OUTLINE
Getting Started
- Essential elements to build a website.
- What is a content management system?
- WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
Domain & Hosting
- Recommended domain name registrars
- How to buy a domain name
- Recommended web hosting providers
- What to consider when choosing the right hosting plan for your needs
- How to purchase a web hosting account
- How to point/link domain name to website
Navigating cPanel (Your Web Hosting Account)
- Syncing emails with your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Live, Yahoo)
- Assessing File Manager (Managing your website files)
WordPress Installation
- 3-step WordPress installation
- Logging into WordPress
WordPress Themes
- Modern Web Design trends
- Choosing a reliable WordPress theme
- Installing a theme
- Installing a child theme
Settings
- General Writing
- Reading
- Discussion
- Media
- Permalinks
- Managing users
Plugins
- How to install plugins
- Breaking down plugins – what are they?
- The must-have pack of plugins
- Setting up TinyMCE Advanced plugin
Adding Site Content
- Planning your website architecture
- Creating webpages
- Creating subpages
- Setting up your main navigation menu
- Adding images to your page
- Creating hyperlinks
- Publishing your page
- Creating posts
- Setting up a blog
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.