Mastering WordPress

• An understanding of basic web concepts
• Experience with website navigation
• No programming experience required

Audience

• Web developers
• Web designers
• WordPress administrators

WordPress is a dynamic content management system (CMS) empowering millions of websites globally. WordPress is also flexible and extensible, as you can use plugins, servers, and templates to enhance its functionality and performance.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level web developers, web designers and WordPress administrators who wish to learn how to install, administer, and optimize WordPress sites, enabling them to create and manage professional and responsive websites.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of WordPress and its features and benefits.
• Install and configure WordPress on a web server.
• Use plugins, servers, and templates to improve WordPress functionality and performance.
• Create and manage custom post types in WordPress.
• Create WordPress sites at basic, medium, and advanced level.
• Use Elementor to design and customize WordPress sites.
• Implement site map and breadcrumbs for WordPress sites.
• Apply good practices in web and responsive design for WordPress sites.
• Optimize WordPress sites for SEO and Google Analytics.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

• What is WordPress and how does it work?
• WordPress vs other CMS
• Overview of WordPress features and architecture
• Benefits of using WordPress

WordPress Installation

• Downloading and installing WordPress on a web server
• Configuring WordPress settings and options
• Exploring the WordPress dashboard and interface

WordPress Administration

• Managing WordPress users, roles, and permissions
• Creating and editing WordPress posts, pages, and media
• Managing WordPress themes, menus, and widgets
• Updating and maintaining WordPress core, plugins, and themes

WordPress Optimization

• Improving WordPress security and performance
• Backing up and restoring WordPress sites
• Troubleshooting and debugging WordPress issues
• Measuring and monitoring WordPress site statistics

Technical Advice on Plugins, Servers, and Templates for WordPress

• Selecting and installing essential plugins
• Server considerations for optimal performance
• Exploring and customizing WordPress templates

Administration in Custom Post Type

• Understanding Custom Post Types
• Creating and managing Custom Post Types
• Displaying and customizing Custom Post Types

Creation of WordPress Sites at Different Levels

• Basic WordPress website creation
• Intermediate-level website development
• Advanced-level website customization
• Leveraging advanced features for unique functionality

Using Elementor

• Understanding Elementor
• Designing pages with Elementor
• Advanced Elementor features
• Integrating Elementor with WordPress

Site Map and Breadcrumbs

• Importance of site structure
• Creating effective site maps
• Implementing breadcrumbs for navigation

Good Practices in Web and Responsive Design

• Key principles of web design
• Ensuring responsiveness in WordPress sites
• Accessibility considerations
• Testing and optimizing for various devices

SEO Optimization for WordPress and Google Analytics Configuration 4

• SEO best practices for WordPress
• Configuring and using Google Analytics with WordPress
• Monitoring site performance and user behavior

Troubleshooting

Summary and Next Steps