Introduction to WordPress

Duration: 1 Day

About: This course is designed to take you from novice to proficient in the world of WordPress. Our comprehensive curriculum will guide you through the essentials of WordPress, from initial set up to advanced customization.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to create and manage a WordPress website that stands out from the crowd.

Understanding WordPress:

What is WordPress?
Understanding Domain Names
Hosting Options

Setting up your Site

Choosing a domain
Select the right hosting
Install WordPress

User Interface

Understanding the WordPress Dashboard
Pages, Tags, Media, and Content Administration
Core WordPress Settings

Themes and Plugins

Finding and Installing Plugins
Upgrading WordPress Plugins
Recommended Plugins
Understanding the Structure of Themes
Choosing the Right Theme
Installing and Configuring Themes
Editing and Customizing Themes
Using Theme Frameworks and Parent-Child Themes
Theme Best Practices

Content Creation

Understanding Posts Versus Pages
Organizing Posts with Categories
Connecting Posts Together with Tags
Custom Post Types and Custom Taxonomies
WordPress Editors
New Image Editor
Adding Video and Audio Media to a WordPress Site

Customizing Multimedia

Organizing Pictures, Videos and Downloadable Files in WordPress
Alternatives to Using WordPress for Managing Media Online
Using WordPress Photo Galleries

SEO and Analytics

A Checklist for WordPress SEO
Using SEO Plugins and SEO Friendly WordPress Themes
Track your success with analytics

WordPress Maintenance and Security

Updating and Upgrading WordPress itself
Updating Plugins and Theme s
Database Maintenance for WordPress Users
WP-DB Manager
Securing WordPress Passwords
Updates and Patches to Keep Your Site Secure
Connecting Securely to Your WordPress Site

Troubleshooting

Fixing Posts and Pages
Fixing Broken Widgets
Fixing Theme Issues
Fixing Plugins