Learn how to quickly build websites using WordPress

Learn how to quickly build websites using WordPress, available at Free, has an average rating of 3.85, with 28 lectures, based on 1067 reviews, and has 37870 subscribers.

You will learn about Register a domain name and get a web hosting account Install WordPress and keep it updated Create your first WordPress website Identify when to use Posts and when to use Pages Personalize your site using Themes Round out your website with menus and sidebars Add functionality to your site using Plugins Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to get your new site found Understand the principles of lead capture This course is ideal for individuals who are This course is meant for newbies who want to either build a website for themselves or get into the business of building websites for a living. It takes your from newbie to being proficient with WordPress and assumes NO prior WordPress or web development experience. It is particularly useful for This course is meant for newbies who want to either build a website for themselves or get into the business of building websites for a living. It takes your from newbie to being proficient with WordPress and assumes NO prior WordPress or web development experience. .

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Summary

Title: Learn how to quickly build websites using WordPress

Price: Free

Average Rating: 3.85

Number of Lectures: 28

Number of Published Lectures: 28

Number of Curriculum Items: 28

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 28

Original Price: Free

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Register a domain name and get a web hosting account
Install WordPress and keep it updated
Create your first WordPress website
Identify when to use Posts and when to use Pages
Personalize your site using Themes
Round out your website with menus and sidebars
Add functionality to your site using Plugins
Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to get your new site found
Understand the principles of lead capture

Who Should Attend

This course is meant for newbies who want to either build a website for themselves or get into the business of building websites for a living. It takes your from newbie to being proficient with WordPress and assumes NO prior WordPress or web development experience.

Target Audiences

This course is meant for newbies who want to either build a website for themselves or get into the business of building websites for a living. It takes your from newbie to being proficient with WordPress and assumes NO prior WordPress or web development experience.

If you've ever wanted to build your own website WITHOUT being a programmer, this is the perfect course for you! It will take you from complete Newbie to being proficient with building professional quality websites, all in less time than you thought possible.

All topics are explained in a easy, non technical manner. I will walk you through everything, from registering a domain name, how to get hosting, installing WordPress and learning how to build websites. All you need to do is follow along with the videos.

The course consists of clear video lectures and will move you from Newbie to Expert.

It is suggested that you follow along by doing as I do, and in the process you will be building a website and learning a valuable new skill.

Learning how to build a website is a critical skill in today's economy, and by utilizing WordPress you can do this without programming. If you have basic computer familiarity like using Word or Powerpoint, you'll be building websites in no time at all.

I look forward to being by your side as you start this new adventure.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Understanding basic web site architecture

Lecture 3: Getting a domain name – Part I

Lecture 4: Getting a domain name – Part II

Lecture 5: Finding a host

Lecture 6: Connecting your domain name to your hosting account

Lecture 7: Installing WordPress

Lecture 8: Using WordPress.com instead of self-hosting

Chapter 2: Building your first site!

Lecture 1: Exploring the sample site

Lecture 2: What's the difference between Posts and Pages?

Lecture 3: Creating a new page

Lecture 4: Advanced Page Editing

Lecture 5: Understanding Themes and how to change your site look

Chapter 3: Let's make this a real website

Lecture 1: Understanding Parent/Child relationships

Lecture 2: Working with Media

Lecture 3: Learn about menus and linking in pages

Chapter 4: Adding functionality to your site

Lecture 1: Introduction to Plugins

Lecture 2: Adding a Contact Us page

Lecture 3: Adding a blog to your website

Lecture 4: Widgets

Lecture 5: Advanced Themes – Part I

Lecture 6: Advanced Themes – Part II

Lecture 7: Advanced Themes – Part III

Chapter 5: The Finishing Touches

Lecture 1: Search Engine Optimization basics

Lecture 2: Search Engine Optimization – Part II

Lecture 3: Watching out for Hacks and keeping updated

Lecture 4: Turning this into a for-profit business

Lecture 5: Concluding

Instructors

Chris du Toit
Lawyer, Developer and Internet Geek

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 14 votes
2 stars: 21 votes
3 stars: 101 votes
4 stars: 345 votes
5 stars: 586 votes

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