In this Level 2 class, you will learn to install WordPress.org on a hosted server, use WordPress as a full content management system (CMS), customize themes and appearance using widgets and code modifications, and extend your site's capabilities with plugins. Some familiarity with HTML, PHP, and Photoshop is recommended before taking this course.
Course Outline
1. Domains and Hosts
2. Installing WordPress
- On a hosted server
- On a local testing server
3. Navigating WordPress
- Tour of the API and features unique to WordPress.org (versus WordPress.com)
4. Configuring WordPress
- General site settings
- Updating permalink structure
5. Creating Sites with WordPress (WP as CMS)
- When to use posts versus pages
6. Themes and Appearance
- Installing custom themes
- Customizing themes with widgets and code
7. Plugins
- Finding, installing, and managing plugins
- Key plugins for SEO, performance, and functionality
8. User Management
- Adding and managing users and roles
