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.
Securing Your WordPress Website
The Principles of WordPress Security
Best Practices for WordPress Security
Security Plugin for WordPress - Wordfence
Exercise - Installing and Plugin Basics for Wordfence
User Accounts and User Roles in WordPress
Exercise - Managing Users and Roles in WordPress
User Management Plugins
Review - Securing Your WordPress Website
Choosing and Installing Themes
The Factors to Consider When Choosing a Theme
Where To Find WordPress Themes
Installing a Theme thru the Theme Repository
Exercise - Installing the WP Shop WooCommerce Theme
Review - Choosing and Installing Themes
Customizing Your Website Appearance and Design
The WordPress Theme Customizer
Exercise - The WordPress Theme Customizer
Optimizing for mobile and working with AMP
Exercise - Installing and Configuring the AMP Plugin
Podcasting
Exercise - Installing and Configuring the Seriously Simple Podcasting
Review - Customizing Your Website Appearance and Design
Enhanced WordPress Block
Forms
Exercise - Forms
Using Patterns
Exercise - Using Patterns
Additional WordPress Blocks for your Website
Review - Enhanced WordPress Block
WooCommerce for WordPress
WooCommerce Explained
Exercise - Installing and Setup Basics for WooCommerce
Product Types in WooCommerce
Exercise - Creating a Product and Product Category
Shopping Cart Page Types in WooCommerce
Shipping in WooCommerce
Exercise - Setting up Shipping Fees Basics
Review - WooCommerce for WordPress
Completion of the WordPress Level 1 class or equivalent experience.
