WordPress | An Introduction

In 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.

1. 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

• Web designers who wish to learn about WordPress
• Anyone wishing to incorporate WordPress into their web workflow