About Course
Dive deep into WordPress website development with this comprehensive course. You'll learn everything from domain registration and hosting setup to navigating cPanel, mastering the WordPress dashboard, customizing sites using page builders and plugins, securing your website, optimizing speed, and completing a final project to showcase your skills.
Master the essentials of building, customizing, and managing professional WordPress websites from the ground up.
Requirements
- ✓No prior WordPress knowledge required.
- ✓Basic understanding of web concepts.
- ✓A computer with internet access.
- ✓Willingness to learn WordPress development.
Course Curriculum
Section 1. Introduction
1. Course Introduction
2. What You Will Learn in This Course
3. Course Objectives
4. Why Choose WordPress?
5. Understanding the WordPress Ecosystem
6. WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org Explained
Assessment Exercise - 01
Section 2. Domain & Hosting
7. What is a Domain Name?
8. What is Web Hosting?
9. How to Choose the Right Hosting Plan
10. Recommended Domain and Hosting Providers
11. How to Purchase a Domain and Hosting Account
12. How to Get Free Hosting and Domain Options
13. Understanding Nameservers and Pointing Domains
Assessment Exercise - 02
Section 3. Navigating cPanel and WordPress Installation
14. Overview of cPanel
15. Managing Website Files with File Manager
16. Setting Up Custom Email Addresses (you@yourdomain.com)
17. Easy 3-Step WordPress Installation
18. Manual WordPress Installation Process
Assessment Exercise - 03
Section 4. WordPress Dashboard Deep Dive
19. Exploring the WordPress Dashboard
20. Dashboard Updates and Settings Overview
21. Working with Posts
22. Managing Media Files
23. Creating and Editing Pages
24. Handling Comments
25. Appearance: WordPress Themes Overview
26. Theme Customization Options
27. Latest Website Design Trends
28. Installing Themes
29. Basic Theme Customization
30. Using the Theme File Editor
31. Creating and Managing Menus
32. What Are Plugins?
33. Installing, Activating, and Deleting Plugins
34. Managing Users
35. Tools Overview
36. General Settings
Assessment Exercise - 04
Section 5. Customizing Your Website - Page Builders
37. Introduction to Website Customization and Page Builders
38. What Are Page Builders?
39. Popular Page Builders Overview
40. Getting Started with Elementor
41. Elementor: Rows, Layout, Styling, and Advanced Features
42. Elementor: Columns, Layout, Styling, and Advanced Options
43. Using Elementor Template Kits
44. Designing a Basic Page with Elementor
45. Creating a Website with Free Elementor Layouts and Themes
46. Designing with Premium Elementor Themes
47. Introduction to Elementor Pro
48. Overview of Divi Theme and Builder
49. Divi Settings and Theme Builder Features
50. WPBakery (Visual Composer) Overview
51. Beaver Builder Introduction
Assessment Exercise - 05
Section 6. Plugins for WordPress
53. Introduction to Plugins
54. Form Builder Plugins
55. Social Networking Plugins
56. Security Plugins
57. Social Sharing Plugins
58. Ecommerce Plugins
59. Live Chat Plugins
60. Membership Plugins
61. Plugins for Online Course Websites
62. Website Migration Plugins
63. How to Choose the Right Plugin for Your Needs
Assessment Exercise - 06
Section 7. Website Security, Backup & Maintenance
64. Keeping WordPress, Themes, and Plugins Updated
65. Best Practices for Website Security
66. How to Migrate Your Website Safely
Assessment Exercise - 07
Section 8. SEO & Speed Optimization
67. Basic WordPress SEO with Yoast Plugin
68. Techniques to Optimize Website Speed
69. Course Module Completion
Assessment Exercise - 08
Section 9. Final Projects
70. Building a Personal Portfolio Website
71. Business Website Project
72. Creating a Blog Website
73. Designing an Ecommerce Website
Assessment Exercise - 09
Section 10. Career & Freelancing Opportunities
74. Getting Started with Freelancing
75. Working on Fiverr
76. Getting Jobs on Upwork
77. Leveraging Social Media for Clients
78. Finding Jobs on Popular Platforms
Assessment Exercise - 10
Section 11. Final Exam
Final Exam
What You Will Learn
- ✓Build a WordPress website from the ground up.
- ✓Choose the right hosting and domain for your site.
- ✓Navigate and master the WordPress dashboard.
- ✓Customize sites using popular page builders like Elementor and Divi.
- ✓Install and manage plugins to extend your website’s functionality.
- ✓Implement effective security measures and optimize website speed.
- ✓Create professional portfolio, blog, and eCommerce websites.
- ✓Learn essential WordPress SEO techniques to improve search rankings.