Complete WordPress Web Design Course

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Complete WordPress Web Design Course, Beginners Guide.

Building an amazing, responsive website that looks great on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones has never been easy.

Without having to purchase site hosting or a domain name, you can learn WordPress. I’ll demonstrate how to set everything up on your computer using free tools.

NOTE: The most recent WordPress version will always be covered by this course.

This course’s main objective is to show anyone, even a total newbie, how to master WordPress in a short period without using a lot of technical jargon. I promise that once you complete this course, you’ll be equipped with the information you need to create an appealing, responsive website.

About the Course

This course will teach you the fundamentals of WordPress so that you can start building your website with WordPress. You will discover how to install WordPress and create a website. You will learn how to create pages and posts, as well as how to install plugins and themes.

Who is this WordPress course created for?

Have you ever wanted to create a professional-looking website but weren’t sure where to begin? You can now. WordPress for Beginners is a complete course for everyone, regardless of technical competence. This course makes no assumptions about prior knowledge!

At the beginning of the course, I’ll lead you through installing WordPress on your computer so you don’t have to pay for a web host (or a domain name) while you learn how to use WordPress. If you decide to create a website, you can follow me while I purchase a domain name and hosting, and install WordPress online.

Whether you host your site on your computer or with a web host, you’ll be ready to begin learning WordPress. We’ll begin by checking in and taking a look around to become acquainted with the key parts of the Dashboard.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Install WordPress on your PC or Mac computer to learn without having to pay for hosting or domain registration.
  • This course will teach you how to use WordPress to create a functioning, beautiful, and responsive website.
  • Navigate the WordPress dashboard, understanding what everything does and how to use it.
  • Understand WordPress's key features.
  • Create pages and posts, and most importantly, understand the difference between the two.
  • Create unique menus and navigation systems that will be valuable to both visitors and search engines.
  • Use post categories and tags correctly and understand why they might cause problems with search engines if used poorly.
  • Understand how to configure WordPress for the best results.
  • Understand plugins and themes, as well as how to search and install them.
  • Protect hackers and spammers away from their WordPress websites.
  • Create a static homepage for most websites or a blog-like homepage for bloggers.
  • Create a website that is Responsive and looks good in any browser.

Course Content

Introduction to the Course
This course will teach you the fundamentals of WordPress so that you can start building your website with WordPress. You will discover how to install WordPress and create a website. You will learn how to create pages and posts, as well as how to install plugins and themes.

  • Welcome To The Course
    00:31
  • Why WordPress
    02:24
  • Differences Between WordPress.com & WordPress.org
    04:44
  • Assignment

What To Do with WordPress ( What is WordPress)
WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS). It's a popular tool for those with no coding skills who wish to create websites and blogs. The software is completely free. It is free to install, use, and modify.

How Much is a WordPress Website?
The following are the most common costs associated with building a WordPress site: Domain name: $12 or more per year. Hosting starts at $2 per month (ongoing). Themes: $0 - $200 (one-time fee). You can use a free theme, purchase a premium theme, or have one made for you. Plugins: $0 - $1,000 (recurring or one-time fee). Some plugins are free, while others need payment. Security: Starting at roughly $50... and much more.

How to Installing WordPress
WordPress is well-known for its ease of installation. In most cases, installing WordPress is a relatively straightforward process that takes less than five minutes. Many web providers now include solutions that will automatically install WordPress for you. If you want to install WordPress yourself, these course will help you.

WordPress Interface Overview
You can quickly access your site's content and receive glances into various areas of the WordPress community from the Dashboard Screen. The Dashboard panel displays information in the form of blocks known as widgets. WordPress includes different widgets on this page by default.

Navigating Through the WordPress Interface
If you're new to WordPress editing, this lesson will help you become familiar with what you see in the editor.

WordPress Settings
WordPress General Settings Provide essential configuration options for your website. To access the General Settings, log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Settings > General. Here, you'll find various options to customize basic settings for your site. Below are the key settings and their explanations:

How to Manage WordPress Users and Content
Managing WordPress users involves tasks such as creating new users, assigning roles, updating user information, and handling user permissions. Moreso, managing content in WordPress involves creating, editing, and organizing pages, posts, media, and other types of content on your website as you will see in this course/lesson.

WordPress Themes and Templates
WordPress Themes and Templates WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that powers millions of websites, blogs, and applications around the world. WordPress themes are designs that work with the WordPress CMS platform and are used to create the overall look and feel of a website. WordPress templates are pre-made designs that can be used to quickly create a WordPress website. WordPress themes are typically created by professional designers and are available for purchase from various online marketplaces. WordPress themes often come with a variety of customization options that allow users to customize the look and feel of their website without having to write any code. WordPress templates are a great way to get a professional website up and running quickly, and they are often much easier to customize than building a website from scratch. WordPress templates are available from a variety of sources, including WordPress’s own repository, as well as third-party websites.

Creating and Setting Up a Static Page and Editing WordPress Content
Creating and Setting Up a Static Page and Editing WordPress Content 1. Create a static page: a. Log into your WordPress dashboard. b. Go to “Pages” in the left-hand menu and click “Add New”. c. Give your page a title and enter the content you want to use for your static page. d. Click “Publish” to save the page. 2. Set up the static page as the home page: a. Go to “Settings” from the left-hand menu. b. Select “Reading” from the options. c. Under “Front page displays”, select “A static page”. d. Choose the static page you just created from the drop-down menu for “Front page”. e. Click “Save Changes” when you’re done. 3. Editing WordPress content: a. Log into your WordPress dashboard. b. Go to “Posts” or “Pages” from the left-hand menu. c. Select the page or post you want to edit. d. Make the necessary changes to the content. e. Click “Update” to save the changes.

More About WordPress Menu and Widgets
More About WordPress Menu and Widgets WordPress Menu: WordPress menus are a way for users to easily navigate and access content on their website. They allow users to create custom menus that can be used to link to pages, posts, categories and other content types. Menus can be displayed in the header, sidebar, footer or other areas of the website. WordPress Widgets: WordPress widgets are small blocks of content that can be added to a website in order to provide additional functionality. Widgets are typically displayed in a sidebar or footer area and can include items such as a search box, a list of recent posts, or a list of popular categories. Widgets can be used to customize the look and feel of a website and make it more user-friendly.

WordPress Plugins, Content, Categories, and Tags
WordPress Plugins, Content, Categories, and Tags 1. Yoast SEO 2. Jetpack 3. Constant Contact Forms 4. WooCommerce 5. WPForms 6. WP Super Cache 7. Akismet 8. WP Rocket 9. iThemes Security 10. Google Site Kits WordPress content can include posts, pages, custom post types, and more. Posts are typically used for blog-style content, while pages are more static, like an “About Us” page. Custom post types can be used to display other types of content, like product listings or reviews. Content can be organized using categories and tags. Categories are typically used to group related content into topics, while tags are used to further refine the content. For example, a post on a cooking blog might be categorized as “Recipes” and tagged with the cuisine type, like “Italian” or “Mexican.”

WordPress Website Security, Password, and Backup
WordPress Website Security, Password, and Backup WordPress Website Security: 1. Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication. 2. Keep your WordPress version, plugins, and themes up to date. 3. Scan your website for malware and vulnerabilities regularly. 4. Install a security plugin such as Sucuri or Wordfence. 5. Implement proper file permissions. 6. Limit access to your WordPress admin area. 7. Use a web application firewall (WAF). 8. Set up a regular backup routine. Password: 1. Create a strong password that is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. 2. Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts. 3. Change your password regularly. 4. Use a password manager such as LastPass or 1Password to store and manage passwords. Backup: 1. Set up a regular backup routine. 2. Back up your entire WordPress installation, including the database, themes, plugins, and media files. 3. Use a cloud-based storage solution such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or Amazon S3. 4. Test your backup regularly to make sure it is working correctly. 5. Store your backups in a secure location off-site.

Building a WordPress Website
Building a WordPress Website - Step 1 1. Purchase a domain name and web hosting. Choose a domain name that is relevant to the purpose of the website. 2. Install WordPress. Log into the web hosting control panel and find the WordPress installer. Follow the instructions to install WordPress. 3. Choose a theme. Select a theme from the WordPress theme directory or purchase a premium theme. 4. Install plugins. Install any plugins you need to add additional features and functionality to the website. 5. Create pages and posts. Use the WordPress editor to create pages and posts for the website. 6. Add images and media. Use the WordPress media library to upload and add images and other media to the pages and posts. 7. Set up menus. Set up the menus for the website using the WordPress menu system. 8. Configure settings. Configure the WordPress settings to customize the website. 9. Test the website. Test the website to ensure that all the features and functionality are working properly. 10. Launch the website. Launch the website and make it available to the public.

Bonus Lessons
Tips on what to do when having issues with a WordPress website, and how to transfer a local website to a web hosting site.

Final Quiz
Answer All Questions

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