Course Overview
TOPIn this course, you will learn the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and maintain a WordPress site. You will learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot WordPress. This course is a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises that provide practical real-world experience.
Scheduled Classes
TOP11/21/24 - GVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led |
Outline
TOP1. Foundations of a WordPress-based website
- Understanding and Using Domain Names
- WordPress Hosting Options
- Installing WordPress on a Dedicated Server
- Understanding Directory Permissions
2. Basics of the WordPress User Interface
- Understanding the WordPress Dashboard
- Pages, Tags, Media and Content Administration
- Core WordPress Settings
3. Finding and Using WordPress Plugins
- Finding and Installing Plugins Quickly and Easily
- Upgrading WordPress Plugins
- Recommended WordPress Plugins
4. Working with WordPress Themes
- Understanding the Structure of WordPress Themes
- Finding Themes and Choosing the Right One
- Installing and Configuring Themes
- Editing and Customizing Themes
- Using Theme Frameworks and Parent-Child Themes
- Theme Best Practices
5. WordPress Content Management
- Understanding Posts Versus Pages
- Organizing Posts with Categories
- Connecting Posts Together with Tags
- Custom Post Types and Custom Taxonomies
- Managing Lists of Links
6. Creating and Managing Content
- Hands-On Training on the WordPress Editors
- Hands-On Training on the New Image Editor
- Adding Video and Audio Media to a WordPress Site
7. WordPress-based Sites
- WordPress as a Blog vs. WordPress as a Website
- Converting a Website to WordPress
- WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS)
- Beyond blogging: Other Uses for WordPress
8. WordPress Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- A Checklist for WordPress SEO
- Using SEO Plugins and SEO Friendly WordPress Themes
- Mastering Google Webmaster Tools
- Writing and Linking for SEO
- Avoiding Black Hat SEO tactics that will get you into trouble with Google
9. Managing Multimedia with WordPress
- Organizing Pictures, Videos and Downloadable Files in WordPress
- Alternatives to Using WordPress for Managing Media Online
- Using WordPress Photo Galleries
10. WordPress Site Maintenance
- Updating and Upgrading WordPress itself
- Updating Plugins and Theme s
- Database Maintenance for WordPress Users
- WP-DB Manager
11. WordPress Security
- Securing WordPress Passwords
- Updates and Patches to Keep Your Site Secure
- Connecting Securely to Your WordPress Site
- User Management
12. Troubleshooting Common WordPress Problems
- Fixing Posts and Pages if They Break
- Fixing Broken Widgets
- Fixing Theme Issues
- Fixing Plugins
- Identifying and Fixing Common Database Issues
13. WordPress for iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone Devices
- Write Posts
- Edit Pages
- Upload Photos
- Manage Comments
Prerequisites
TOPWho Should Attend
TOP- Web designers who wish to learn about WordPress
- Anyone wishing to incorporate WordPress into their web workflow