Module 1: Introduction to WordPress
- What is WordPress? Understanding WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
- The history of WordPress
- Understanding the WordPress Community and resources
Module 2: Getting Started with WordPress
- How to find a good hosting provider
- Domain names and how to register them
- Installing WordPress (one-click installs vs. manual installation)
- WordPress dashboard overview
Module 3: WordPress Basics
- Posts vs. Pages: what’s the difference?
- Creating and editing posts
- Adding and editing pages
- Organizing content with categories and tags
- Comment management
Module 4: Working with WordPress Themes
- Understanding themes and how they work
- How to find and install themes
- Customizing themes with the WordPress Customizer
- Introduction to child themes and advanced customization
Module 5: Extending WordPress with Plugins
- What are plugins and how do they work?
- Must-have plugins for your WordPress site
- How to find, install, and manage plugins
- Plugin settings and customization
Module 6: WordPress Widgets and Menus
- Understanding widgets and how to use them
- Customizing your site with widgets
- Creating and managing menus
- Advanced menu structures for complex sites
Module 7: Media Management
- Working with the media library
- Uploading and managing media files
- Image editing and optimization for the web
Module 8: WordPress Security
- Basic WordPress security best practices
- Backing up your WordPress site
- Managing WordPress users and roles
- Understanding and implementing SSL certificates
Module 9: SEO and WordPress
- Introduction to SEO for WordPress
- Plugins and tools for improving SEO
- Content creation strategies for better SEO
- Analyzing your site’s SEO performance
Module 10: Advanced WordPress Topics
- Introduction to WordPress theme development
- Overview of WordPress plugin development
- Custom post types and taxonomies
- Introduction to WordPress REST API
Module 11: E-commerce and WordPress
- Overview of e-commerce for WordPress
- Setting up an online store with WooCommerce
- Managing products and orders
- Payment gateways and shipping options
Module 12: Performance Optimization
- Speeding up your WordPress site
- Caching solutions
- Image and database optimization
- CDN integration for WordPress
Module 13: Marketing and Maintenance
- Strategies for growing your WordPress site audience
- Social media integration
- Email marketing with WordPress
- Regular maintenance tasks for WordPress sites