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Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Creating a WordPress Website

Course Title:
"WordPress for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your First Website"

Course Overview

This course is designed for complete beginners with no prior experience in web development. By
the end of this course, you’ll be able to create a fully functional WordPress website, customize it
to suit your needs, and understand how to manage your website content with ease.

Who This Course is For:

 Absolute beginners with no coding or web design experience.


 Small business owners or individuals who want to build their own websites.
 Anyone interested in learning how to use WordPress as a content management system.

Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to WordPress

1. What is WordPress?
o Understanding the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
o Benefits of using WordPress for your website (e.g., flexibility, ease of use, and
large community support)
2. WordPress Glossary
o Basic terms: Themes, Plugins, Widgets, Pages, and Posts
o Understanding the WordPress Dashboard

Module 2: Setting Up Your WordPress Site

1. Choosing a Domain Name and Web Hosting


o What is a domain name? (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com)
o What is web hosting? (where your website files are stored)
o Recommended hosting providers (e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround, HostGator)
o How to purchase a domain and hosting plan
2. Installing WordPress
o One-click WordPress installation via hosting provider (e.g., using Bluehost)
o Manual WordPress installation (for advanced users)
3. Logging into Your WordPress Dashboard
o How to access your WordPress site (usually by going to
www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin)

Module 3: Getting to Know the WordPress Dashboard

1. Navigating the Dashboard


o Overview of the main sections: Dashboard, Posts, Pages, Media, Appearance,
Plugins, Users, Tools, and Settings
2. Setting Up Basic Website Information
o Changing your Site Title and Tagline
o Setting up your preferred language, time zone, and date format

Module 4: Selecting and Customizing Your WordPress Theme

1. Choosing the Right Theme


o What is a WordPress theme? (the design and layout of your website)
o How to find free and paid themes from the WordPress Theme Directory
o Recommended free themes for beginners (e.g., Astra, OceanWP,
GeneratePress)
2. Installing and Activating a Theme
o How to install a theme from the WordPress Dashboard
o Activating your theme and viewing your site
3. Customizing Your Theme
o Using the WordPress Customizer to change colors, fonts, and layouts
o Adding a logo, site icon, and background image
o Setting up header and footer sections

Module 5: Creating and Managing Content

1. Understanding Pages vs. Posts


o What is a Page? (e.g., Home, About, Contact)
o What is a Post? (e.g., blog articles)
2. Creating Your First Page
o How to create a new page (e.g., "Home" or "About Us")
o Adding text, images, and links using the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)
o Publishing your page and adding it to your navigation menu
3. Creating Your First Blog Post
o How to create a new blog post
o Adding categories and tags to organize your content
o Using the featured image for your blog post
4. Creating a Navigation Menu
o How to create a custom menu (e.g., Home, About, Blog, Contact)
o Adding pages, posts, and custom links to your menu

Module 6: Using WordPress Plugins


1. What are Plugins?
o How plugins extend the functionality of your WordPress site (e.g., adding contact
forms, SEO tools, etc.)
2. Must-Have Plugins for Beginners
o Yoast SEO: for search engine optimization
o Contact Form 7: for creating contact forms
o Elementor: for drag-and-drop page building
o WP Super Cache: for improving site speed
o UpdraftPlus: for website backups
3. How to Install and Activate Plugins
o Searching for plugins in the WordPress Plugin Directory
o Installing and activating a plugin
o Deactivating and deleting unused plugins

Module 7: Customizing Your Website Further

1. Adding Widgets to Your Sidebar and Footer


o What are widgets? (small content blocks like search bars, recent posts, social
media links)
o How to add and customize widgets
2. Setting Up a Static Front Page
o How to create a static homepage (instead of showing your latest blog posts)
o Setting up a blog page to display your posts separately

Module 8: Enhancing Your Website with Extra Features

1. Setting Up Contact Forms


o How to create a simple contact form using Contact Form 7
o Embedding the form on a page
2. Optimizing Your Site for Search Engines (SEO)
o Installing Yoast SEO plugin
o Basic SEO practices: using keywords, meta descriptions, and alt tags
3. Integrating Social Media
o Adding social media buttons and links to your site
o Using social media plugins to display feeds

Module 9: Managing Your WordPress Website

1. Keeping WordPress Updated


o Importance of updating WordPress, themes, and plugins regularly for security
o How to update from the Dashboard
2. Creating Backups of Your Site
o Using the UpdraftPlus plugin for automatic backups
o How to restore a backup if needed
3. Basic Website Security Tips
o Installing Wordfence Security plugin for protection
o Using strong passwords and limiting login attempts

Module 10: Launching Your Website and Next Steps

1. Final Checks Before Launching


o Testing your site on mobile devices
o Checking page load speed using GTmetrix or Google PageSpeed Insights
2. Making Your Website Live
o How to set your site to public (removing “Coming Soon” mode)
o Announcing your new website on social media and via email
3. Next Steps for Growing Your Website
o Tips on creating regular content to keep your audience engaged
o Exploring advanced WordPress features (e.g., e-commerce with WooCommerce,
membership sites, etc.)

Course Summary & Completion

 Downloadable PDF Checklist: A summary of all steps to keep you on track.


 Resources & Tools: A list of useful WordPress resources, free stock photo sites, and
plugins.
 Certificate of Completion: Receive a certificate after completing all the modules.

Additional Resources

 Cheat Sheets for WordPress shortcuts


 Community Support: Join our private Facebook group for Q&A and additional support
 Bonus Lessons: How to monetize your WordPress site (e.g., affiliate marketing, ads)

By the end of this course, you will have your very own WordPress website up and running, ready
to share with the world! 🎉

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