WordPress Mastery Kit (V1): Essential Setup to Theme Customization
Description
Gain a strong foundation in WordPress with this course, covering everything from installation to essential theme customization. You’ll start with understanding different installation methods for WordPress, including local and cPanel-based installations. Moving forward, you’ll get familiar with WordPress’s dashboard, learning to clear out default content and set up your post and page editors with ease. Each lesson is designed to make your entry into WordPress simple and effective.
Once you’ve set up the basics, this course dives into WordPress settings and site personalization. From adjusting reading and discussion settings to customizing your site’s favicon and author profile, each session guides you step-by-step through essential site settings. Finally, you’ll explore WordPress themes—choosing, installing, and activating the best themes to give your site a professional look. This practical course is ideal for beginners and those wanting a solid start in WordPress without technical overwhelm.
By joining this course, you’ll gain hands-on skills with clear, screencast video tutorials that break down each action into manageable steps. You’ll leave with a fully functional, well-designed WordPress site, ready to showcase your brand or content. If you’re looking for an engaging, thorough introduction to WordPress, this course provides all the tools you need to succeed.
What I will learn?
- Understand the fundamental structure and purpose of WordPress.
- Install WordPress on a local computer and through various hosting environments.
- Navigate and configure the WordPress dashboard with confidence.
- Remove unnecessary default content to prepare for site customization.
- Differentiate between the Post and Page editors.
- Learn to use both the Classic and Block Editors effectively.
- Utilize the Gutenberg Editor to customize post layouts using blocks, templates, and columns.
- Find, add, and manage reusable blocks to speed up content creation.
- Configure essential WordPress settings, such as reading, writing, permalink, and discussion options.
- Customize site identity with favicons and author profiles, including the setup of Gravatars.
- Explore and select WordPress themes.
- Understand how to filter, install, and activate themes from the WordPress library.
- Locate reliable sources for free themes and upload third-party themes to enhance site aesthetics.
- Set up a professional-looking site by understanding the best practices for theme selection and customization
Course Content
Topic 1: Getting Started with WordPress
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03:18
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00:01
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Session 3: Install WordPress on Your Local Computer
02:28 -
Session 4: Install WordPress Manually on cPanel
03:07 -
Session 5: Install WordPress Using Softaculous
01:22
Topic 2: Navigating WordPress
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Session 6: WordPress Dashboard Overview
02:21 -
Session 7: Clearing Out WordPress Dummy Content
01:27
Topic 3: Mastering the WordPress Editor
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Session 8: Post and Page Editors
02:11 -
Session 9: Classic WordPress Editor
01:15 -
Session 10: The Block WordPress Editor
01:34 -
Session 11: The Gutenberg WordPress Editor Templates
01:55 -
Session 12: Anatomy of a Block
01:46 -
Session 13: Working with Columns
01:28 -
Session 14: Adding Blocks to Build a Post
01:25 -
Session 15: Adding Images
01:32 -
Session 16: Discovering More Blocks
01:00 -
Session 17: Reusable Blocks
01:38
Topic 4: Customizing Site Settings
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Session 18: WordPress Site Settings
01:02 -
Session 19: General Settings
01:20 -
Session 20: Writing Settings
01:14 -
Session 21: Reading Settings
01:17 -
Session 22: Discussion Settings
01:38 -
Session 23: Permalink Settings
01:05
Topic 5: Personalizing Your Profile
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Session 24: Adding a Favicon
02:05 -
Session 25: Editing the Author Profile
01:53 -
Session 26: Setting Up Gravatar
02:00
Topic 6: Introduction to Themes
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Session 27: WordPress Theme Overview
01:10 -
Session 28: Finding Themes in the WordPress Library
01:23 -
Session 29: Using Filters to Find the Perfect Theme
01:31 -
Session 30: Installing and Activating a Theme
01:32 -
Session 31: Choosing the Best Theme
02:23 -
Session 32: Top Free Theme Sources
01:39 -
Session 33: Uploading and Activating a Theme
01:30
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Ratings & Reviews
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LevelBeginner
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Total Enrolled2
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Duration3 hours 30 minutes
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Last UpdatedDecember 12, 2024
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CertificateCertificate of completion
Description
Gain a strong foundation in WordPress with this course, covering everything from installation to essential theme customization. You’ll start with understanding different installation methods for WordPress, including local and cPanel-based installations. Moving forward, you’ll get familiar with WordPress’s dashboard, learning to clear out default content and set up your post and page editors with ease. Each lesson is designed to make your entry into WordPress simple and effective.
Once you’ve set up the basics, this course dives into WordPress settings and site personalization. From adjusting reading and discussion settings to customizing your site’s favicon and author profile, each session guides you step-by-step through essential site settings. Finally, you’ll explore WordPress themes—choosing, installing, and activating the best themes to give your site a professional look. This practical course is ideal for beginners and those wanting a solid start in WordPress without technical overwhelm.
By joining this course, you’ll gain hands-on skills with clear, screencast video tutorials that break down each action into manageable steps. You’ll leave with a fully functional, well-designed WordPress site, ready to showcase your brand or content. If you’re looking for an engaging, thorough introduction to WordPress, this course provides all the tools you need to succeed.
Material Includes
- Screencast Tutirial Videos
Requirements
- Basic experience with WordPress dashboard.
Target Learners
- WordPress users with basic experience