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Build a WordPress Blog Website Step by Step

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Overview

Learn how to build a clean and professional WordPress blog from scratch

What you'll learn:
  • Install WordPress on Your Computer
  • Build Clean and Professional WordPress Blog
  • Install WordPress Theme, Import Demo Content, and Customize Theme
  • Install WordPress Plugins
  • Design User Friendly Blog Website
  • Create Pages and Write Articles
  • Migrate WordPress website to live server

Welcome to “Build a WordPress Blog Website Step by Step”!

Whether you're an aspiring blogger, a freelancer offering blog design services, or someone who simply wants to learn WordPress from scratch, this course is built for you.

This course now includes two complete methods to build a blog.


New Version: Live Hosting + Modern Tools

Ideal if you’re ready to go live with a real domain and hosting. In this updated version, you’ll learn how to,


  • Set up WordPress on real hosting and a custom domain

  • Use the Astra Theme (Free) + Elementor Page Builder (Free)

  • Speed up your workflow using AI tools for content and design

  • Design modern blog layouts with drag-and-drop

  • Create a subscriber form and connect basic email marketing

  • Launch a clean, fast, and mobile-friendly blog

You'll go from zero to fully published using modern tools, no coding or prior experience needed.


Original Version: Beginner-Friendly + No Hosting Needed

Perfect if you're just getting started and want to build your blog without spending money upfront.

You’ll learn how to,

  • Install WordPress using XAMPP (free local server)

  • Work completely offline on your own computer

  • Design a blog using free plugins and a clean theme

  • Create pages, write blog posts, and build layouts

  • Migrate your blog from local server to a live website

This Course is 100% Beginner-Friendly

  • No coding required

  • No prior WordPress experience needed

  • All tools used are free

What You’ll Learn

  • How to install WordPress (both locally & on hosting)

  • How to use Astra + Elementor to design your blog

  • How to use ColorMag theme for a minimalist layout

  • How to use AI tools for writing, design, and efficiency

  • How to build menus, footers, categories, and hero sections

  • How to create and test subscribe forms

  • How to migrate your blog from local to live server

  • BONUS: Blogging tips and monetization ideas

Whether you want to create a personal blog, build blog websites for clients, or just learn how WordPress works, this course gives you everything you need to start and grow.


What You’ll Need

  • A computer

  • An internet connection

  • Hosting and domain name, or use XAMPP for free (Will show how to setup)

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To

  • Launch a clean, professional WordPress blog

  • Start your own blogging journey or sell blog websites to clients

  • Confidently use Astra, Elementor, and AI to build websites faster

  • Understand how to build both local and live WordPress sites from scratch

Let’s get started and bring your blog to life, step by step!


Syllabus

  • New Version: Build a WordPress Blog on Live Hosting
  • New Version: Customize Your WordPress Blog
  • New Version: Email, Forms, and Blog Setup
  • New Version: Final Touches and Launch
  • Introduction
  • Preparing to Build a Blog
  • Setup Server on PC and Install WordPress
  • Install and Setup WordPress Theme
  • WordPress Theme Customization
  • Website Content
  • Go Live
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Gihan Akalanka

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