WordPress Level 1 provides the foundational knowledge to launch, create, and optimize your website using WordPress. This course covers essential administrative functions, themes, plugins, and search engine optimization principles designed specifically for non-technical users.
Website Creation and Customization:
You'll learn to launch your website quickly using streamlined WordPress installation procedures and create a quality site with properly organized subpages. The course covers installing and configuring plugins and widgets, creating and customizing attractive themes for your site, building custom menus to enhance user experience, and uploading multimedia content, including images, audio, and video, efficiently.
SEO and Content Management Foundation:
WordPress was developed with search engine optimization in mind from the ground up. This course teaches powerful SEO plugin strategies so you'll be more easily discovered online. The Level 1 course provides fundamental dashboard functions and a solid understanding of basic themes and plugins, giving you the building block foundation for your WordPress experience.
Course Topics
1. Introducing WordPress
- Getting started with WordPress
- Understanding WordPress terminology and concepts
- Why choose WordPress as your platform
- Exploring the WordPress family and ecosystem
- Discovering WordPress features and capabilities
- Learning with online WordPress resources and community
- Staying updated with WordPress news and releases
- Understanding the WordPress Codex and documentation
- Getting support from the WordPress user community
- Using theme and plugin directories
2. Getting Started with WordPress
- Building your WordPress website from the beginning
- Understanding WordPress.com and WordPress.org differences
- Obtaining and installing WordPress
- Using auto-installer scripts for WordPress installation
- Navigating the WP-Admin dashboard panel
- Setting up and using Gravatar profiles
3. Creating Blog Content
- Following WordPress admin conventions
- Publishing blog posts and managing content
- Enabling and managing blog comments and discussion
- Organizing content with categories and tags
4. Pages, Media, and Content Management
- Creating and managing pages versus posts
- Using the media library for asset management
- Importing and exporting website content
5. Plugins and Website Extensions
- Understanding what plugins are and why they matter
- Installing and activating plugins for functionality
- Implementing essential plugins for common needs
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for anyone new to WordPress or who is self-taught on the product. No prior WordPress knowledge, web development, or programming skills are required. It's designed for non-technical users who prioritize content management and search engine optimization over technical website creation aspects.
