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WordPress Masterclass: The Complete Beginner Website Course

The ultimate beginner's guide to WordPress — build beautiful, functional websites without writing a single line of code!
Instructor:
Brad Merrill
329 students enrolled
English [Auto]
Build beautiful, functional websites using WordPress
Install WordPress locally on your own computer so you can follow the course without paying for web hosting
Master the WordPress interface to build websites and create content with ease
Create stunning pages and blog posts using the WordPress content editor
Build websites using pre-made templates, or start from scratch and create a unique design
Extend your website's functionality with WordPress plugins

If you want to learn how to build beautiful, functional websites without writing a single line of code, you’ve come to the right place.

This course is all about WordPress—and how you can use it to build stunning websites with no programming or web development experience whatsoever.

WordPress is the most popular website building platform in the world, and it’s easy to see why…

The WordPress software is completely free.

It’s insanely extensible with a world of free themes and plugins.

It doesn’t require significant technical knowledge to get started.

…and perhaps most importantly, it allows you to truly own your website and your content.

I’ve been working with WordPress for well over a decade, and I’m in very good company. It’s also used by some of the world’s top companies and organizations, including:

  • The Wall Street Journal

  • Harvard Business Review

  • Forbes

  • Mercedes-Benz

  • Coca-Cola

  • PlayStation

Here are some of the things you’ll learn in this course:

  • How to install WordPress on your own computer so you can follow the course without paying for web hosting

  • How to set up WordPress on a web host

  • How to navigate the WordPress dashboard and configure your site’s settings

  • How to create stunning pages and blog posts using the WordPress content editor

  • How to install WordPress themes and customize your site’s design

  • How to design a custom website, either from scratch or by using a pre-made starter template

  • How to extend your website’s functionality with WordPress plugins

  • How to optimize your site for search engines like Google

  • How to create an ecommerce store with WordPress

  • How to protect your site from hackers, malware, and other security threats

We’ll start with the absolute basics of WordPress to equip you with strong foundational knowledge, and then we’ll walk through the process of actually building a website, step by step, giving you the tools you need to make your site look exactly the way you want, and to add whatever functionality you can imagine.

By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to build virtually any type of website, for yourself or for clients, with WordPress.

I’m so excited to help you upgrade your website building skills, so get yourself enrolled—and I’ll see you inside.

Introduction

1
Welcome!
2
Course Feedback
3
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org: What's The Difference?
4
What Can You Do With WordPress?
5
How Much Does It Cost To Build A Website With WordPress?
6
Tools & Resources For The Course

Setting Up WordPress

1
The Two Ways To Install WordPress
2
Installing WordPress Locally
3
Installing WordPress On A Web Host

Getting Familiar With WordPress

1
Logging Into WordPress
2
Getting To Know The WordPress Dashboard
3
Managing Posts & Pages In WordPress
4
The WordPress Media Library
5
Managing Comments In WordPress
6
Changing Your WordPress Theme
7
Managing WordPress Plugins
8
Clearing The Preloaded Dummy Content

WordPress Settings

1
Editing Your WordPress Profile & Avatar
2
General Settings
3
Writing Settings
4
Reading Settings
5
Discussion Settings
6
Media Settings
7
Permalink Settings
8
Creating A Privacy Policy
9
Managing Users

The WordPress Content Editor

1
Getting To Know The WordPress Content Editor
2
Working With Blocks
3
Working With Images
4
Arranging & Organizing Your Content
5
Post/Page Settings

Designing Your Website

1
Understanding WordPress Themes
2
How To Find And Install A Free WordPress Theme
3
How To Find And Install A Premium WordPress Theme
4
WordPress Theme Recommendations
5
Importing A Starter Template
6
Configuring A Static Homepage
7
Customizing Your Site's Design
8
Using Custom Blocks And Options Added By Your Theme

WordPress Content

1
Posts vs. Pages: What's The Difference?
2
Understanding Categories And Tags
3
Managing Your Menus
4
Managing Sidebars And Widget Areas

WordPress Plugins

1
Understanding WordPress Plugins
2
How To Find And Install Free WordPress Plugins
3
How To Find And Install Premium WordPress Plugins

Examples of Popular WordPress Plugins

1
Popular WordPress Plugins
2
Adding Contact Forms To Your Site
3
Protecting Your Site From Spam
4
Powerful Blocks For The WordPress Editor
5
The Best Plugin For Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
6
Integrating Google Analytics, Search Console, And AdSense
7
Modifying Your Site's User Roles
8
Creating An Ecommerce Store With WordPress

WordPress Security

1
The Importance Of WordPress Security
2
Best Practices For WordPress Security
3
Protecting Your Site From Malware And Other Threats
4
How To Schedule Automated Backups For Your WordPress Site

Example Project

1
Bringing It All Together
2
Choosing Colors & Fonts
3
Designing The Header
4
Designing The Footer
5
Configuring The Page Layout
6
Designing The Sidebar
7
Designing The Blog Page
8
Designing The Homepage
9
The Final Product

Wrapping Up

1
Troubleshooting WordPress Issues And Finding Solutions
2
Thank You!

Extras

1
How To Migrate Your Local Website To A Web Host
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