This course runs for a duration of 2 Days.
The class will run daily from 9:00 AM CST to 3:45 PM CST.
Class Location: Virtual LIVE Instructor Led - Virtual Live Classroom.
Overview
In this class you will learn to launch your website quickly with the help of a quick WordPress installation guide; create a quality website with a proper assembly of important subpages; install and work with plugins and widgets; install and create attractive themes for your website; create custom menus to improve the user experience of your website; upload multimedia content such as images, audio, and video easily and effectively.
This WordPress Level 2 course builds on the Level 1 course by providing an intermediate understanding of the backend functions of WordPress, such as SEO maintenance and Backup and Recovery functions, along with additional understanding of plugins and how they can extend your WordPress website.
More than just providing an easy way to make a good looking web site or blog, WordPress was developed with search engine optimization in mind. The class also covers how to use powerful SEO plugins so that you will be more easily found online.
Audience
Anyone new to WordPress or who is self-taught on the product is a good candidate for this course. No prior web development or programming skills are required. This course is designed for non-technical users who are more interested in content management and search engine optimization than the technical aspects of web site creation.
1: SECURING YOUR WORDPRESS WEBSITE
The principles of WordPress security
The best practices for WordPress security
Security plugins
Setting up secure user accounts
User roles and abilities
Managing users
User management plugins
2: CHOOSING AND INSTALLING THEMES
Finding themes
Factors to consider when choosing a theme
Installing and changing themes
3: CUSTOMIZING YOUR WEBSITE APPEARANCE/DESIGN
Menus
Widgets
WordPress Customizer
AMP Plugins for WordPress
4: SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION, PODCASTING, AND HTTPS
Integrating social media
Podcasting
HTTPS and SSL
5: CREATING A NON BLOG WEBSITE PART ONE THE BASICS
The Basics
Static websites
Corporate and business websites
One page websites
6: CREATING A NON BLOG WEBSITE PART TWO E-COMMERCE WEBSITES AND CUSTOM
CONTENT ELEMENTS
E-commerce stores
Custom Post Type Plugins
Creating a Custom Post Type
Completion of the WordPress Level 1 class or equivalent experience.
