WordPress

Course Overview

This course provides complete, step-by-step training on building professional websites using WordPress. It covers everything from basic concepts to advanced customization, security, SEO, and deployment. The course is suitable for beginners, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and aspiring web developers.

Module 1: Introduction to WordPress

• What is WordPress?
• History and evolution of WordPress
• WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
• Features and benefits of WordPress
• Types of websites built with WordPress (blogs, business sites, eCommerce, portfolios)
• Understanding CMS (Content Management System)

Module 2: Domain, Hosting & Installation

• Understanding domain names and web hosting
• Types of hosting (Shared, VPS, Dedicated, Cloud)
• Choosing the right hosting provider
• Buying a domain and hosting
• Installing WordPress (cPanel, Softaculous, manual installation)
• Local server setup using XAMPP/WAMP
• WordPress dashboard overview

Module 3: WordPress Dashboard & Settings

• WordPress admin panel overview
• General, Writing, Reading, Discussion settings
• Media settings
• Permalinks and SEO-friendly URLs
• User roles and permissions
• Updating WordPress safely

Module 4: Themes & Website Design

• What are WordPress themes?
• Free vs Premium themes
• Installing and activating themes
• Theme customization using Customizer
• Understanding responsive design
• Header, footer, and layout settings
• Using child themes
• Popular themes (Astra, OceanWP, GeneratePress)

Module 5: Pages, Posts & Content Management

• Difference between pages and posts
• Creating and managing pages
• Creating and managing posts
• Categories and tags
• Media library (images, videos, PDFs)
• Formatting content using Gutenberg Editor
• Classic Editor vs Block Editor

Module 6: Plugins & Functionality

• What are plugins?
• Installing and managing plugins
• Essential plugins overview
• Security plugins
• Backup plugins
• Performance and caching plugins
• Contact form plugins
• Social media integration plugins

Module 7: Page Builders

• Introduction to page builders
• Elementor overview
• Creating pages using Elementor
• Sections, columns, and widgets
• Designing responsive pages
• Using templates and blocks
• Alternatives (WPBakery, Beaver Builder)

Module 8: Website Navigation & Menus

• Creating menus
• Header and footer menus
• Dropdown menus
• Custom links
• Navigation best practices

Module 9: Forms & User Interaction

• Creating contact forms
• Form fields and validation
• Connecting forms with email
• Google reCAPTCHA integration
• Newsletter subscription forms
• Live chat integration

Module 10: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

• Introduction to SEO
• On-page SEO fundamentals
• SEO plugins (Yoast SEO, Rank Math)
• Keyword optimization
• Meta titles and descriptions
• Image optimization
• XML sitemaps
• Google Search Console integration

Module 11: Website Performance & Optimization

• Importance of website speed
• Image optimization techniques
• Caching methods
• Minifying CSS, JS, HTML
• CDN integration
• Performance testing tools

Module 12: Security & Backup

• Common WordPress security threats
• Securing WordPress admin
• SSL certificate setup
• Firewall and malware protection
• Regular backups
• Restoring website from backup

Module 13: E-commerce with WordPress (WooCommerce)

• Introduction to WooCommerce
• Installing and setting up WooCommerce
• Adding products (simple, variable, digital)
• Payment gateway integration
• Shipping and tax settings
• Order management
• eCommerce security tips

Module 14: Advanced WordPress Concepts

• Custom post types
• Custom taxonomies
• Widgets and sidebars
• Custom CSS
• Introduction to PHP in WordPress
• Understanding WordPress file structure

Module 15: Website Testing & Launch

• Testing website functionality
• Cross-browser testing
• Mobile responsiveness testing
• Fixing common errors
• Website launch checklist
• Migrating website from local to live server

Module 16: Website Maintenance & Management

• Regular updates
• Monitoring performance
• Security monitoring
• Content updates
• Client handover checklist