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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Installing WordPress

  • Exploring hosting options
  • Setting up a Sandbox Server
  • Configuring Directory Permissions

Navigating the WordPress Interface

  • The Dashboard
  • Managing Posts, Pages, Tags, Media, and Other Content
  • Utilizing Core Blog Settings
  • Reviewing Other Settings

Configuring WordPress

  • Selecting Appropriate Blog Settings
  • Moderating Comments and Filtering Spam
  • Managing Multiple Authors
  • Implementing Caching and Performance Tuning
  • WordPress.com Considerations
  • Differences Between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
  • How WordPress.com and WordPress.org Complements
  • Account Creation
  • Setting Up Various Blogs
  • Familiarizing Yourself with the WordPress.com Dashboard
  • Optimizing Settings for WordPress.com
  • Selecting an Appropriate Theme
  • Configuring Sidebar Widgets
  • Determining When to Apply WordPress.com Upgrades
  • Structuring Blog Content
  • Distinguishing Between Posts and Pages
  • Organizing Posts Using Categories
  • Linking Posts with Tags
  • Custom Post Types and Taxonomies
  • Adding a Blogroll of Links
  • Creating and Managing Content in WordPress
  • Practical Editor Usage
  • In-Depth Image Editor Practice
  • Incorporating Media into Blogs and Posts

Plugins

  • Locating and Applying Plugins
  • Search Strategies for Plugins
  • Swift and Simple Plugin Installation
  • Upgrading Existing Plugins
  • Suggested Plugin Options

Themes

  • Comprehending WordPress Theme Architecture
  • Locating and Selecting the Ideal Theme
  • Installing Themes
  • Enabling Additional Theme Features
  • Widget Configuration
  • Customizing Themes for Personalization
  • Leveraging Theme Frameworks and Parent-Child Structures
  • Theme Development Best Practices
  • WordPress.com Specifics

WordPress Maintenance

  • Performing Updates and Upgrades
  • Maintaining Plugins and Themes
  • Database Care for WordPress Users
  • Utilizing WP-DBManager

Requirements

Prerequisites: A foundational understanding of operating systems and web browsers is required.

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