In our Level 2 class, Learn to install WordPress.org on a hosted server, use WordPress as a content management system (CMS), customize themes and appearance with widgets and code changes, and add plug-ins. (Some HTML, PHP, and Photoshop knowledge is preferable to take our Level 2 class.)
Course Outline
1. Domains & Hosts
2. Installing WordPress
- On a hosted server
- On a testing server
3. Getting around WordPress
- Tour of API, features unique to WordPress.org
4. Configuring WordPress
- General settings
- Changing permalinks
5. Creating sites with WordPress (WP as CMS)
- When to post, when to page
6. Themes & Appearance
- Installing custom themes
- Customizing with theme settings
- Customizing with code
- Adding & configuring widgets
7. Plugins
- Installing and activating plugins
- Plugin or widget?
- Recommended plugins
8. SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- Plugins for SEO
- SEO tips
9. Maintaining WordPress
- Regular updates of WP, themes, and plugins
- Backing up your database & files