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.
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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.
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What Can You Do with WordPress?
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What Can You Do Legally with WordPress?
01:37
Downloadable Resource: How to Launch a WordPress Website
Quiz
00:10:00
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.
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a WordPress Website?
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What is a Domain Name
00:40
Website Hosting and Others
03:11
Quiz
00:08:00
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.
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Two Ways to Install WordPress
03:44
Installing WordPress Locally
07:02
Installing WordPress on Web Hosting Platform
16:43
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.
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WordPress Interface Overview – Dashboard
06:40
Managing Post & Pages
07:43
WordPress Media Library
03:08
Managing Comments in WordPress
02:07
How to Change WordPress Themes
04:55
WordPress Plugin Overview
07:11
WordPress Default Content
01:40
Downloadable Resource: WordPress Tutorial for Beginners PDF file
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.
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How to Navigate Through the WordPress Interface
04:10
Navigating Through WordPress Dashboard Menu
02:04
Detailed Explanation of WordPress Dashboard
29:14
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:
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WordPress General Settings 
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WordPress User Profile Settings
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WordPress Media Setting
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WordPress Permalink Settings 
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WordPress Website Legal and Privacy Settings 
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Downloadable Resources: WORDPRESS SETTINGS HANDOUT
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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.
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Managing WordPress users 
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Creating and Managing WordPress Content 
29:06
Downloadable Resources: A GUIDE ON HOW TO MANAGE WORDPRESS USERS AND CONTENT
15:00
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.
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WordPress Themes, and What to Consider When Choosing a Theme
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How to Install Paid and Free WordPress Themes
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How to Set-up and Customize WordPress Theme
15:28
How to Install Starter Templates To Your Website
06:40
Answer All Questions
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.
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Creating and Setting Up a Static Page on WordPress
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How to Edit Page Content
08:35
Understanding More About Content
06:34
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.
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Elaborating More on the WordPress Navigation Menu
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WordPress Website Widgets
03:17
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.”
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How to Choose and Install the Right WordPress Plugin
07:43
How to Install WP Plugins from a Third-Party Website
03:33
Some Important Plugins to Consider on a WordPress Website
35:13
WordPress Content, Categories, and Tags
06:33
Answer all Questions!
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.
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WordPress Website Security and Backups
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Best Practices to Follow When Building and Managing WordPress Site
03:17
Creating or Using a Strong, and Unique Password
05:43
Using a Plugin to Backup WordPress Website
05:09
Quiz: Answer True or False
00:10:00
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.
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How to Start Building a WordPress Website
03:43
How To Configure Color Pallet and Fonts in WordPress
32:15
How to Create a Post and Page Layout
19:46
Blog Page Configuration, Designing a Static Page and Adding Sections
25:25
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.
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What to Do When Having Issue with WordPress Sites
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How To Move a Local WordPress Website to a Web Hosting Platform
03:24
Final Quiz
Answer All Questions
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Answer all Questions!
Complete WordPress Web Design Course
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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 five widgets on this page by default:

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