WordPress Essentials Introduction
Course
In Manchester and London
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Level
Beginner
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Location
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Class hours
8h
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
Get up and running as you join us to explore the web's leading blogging and site creation tool. Learn how to install and configure a simple setup that will get your content online in no time. This is the ideal way to get started on your own web projects.
Learn how quick and easy it is to get started with WordPress. We will show you the basics of this extremely popular Content Management System (CMS) and guide you on how to install and set up your own functioning site. We will also cover writing and tagging posts, approving comments, attracting visitors, and more. This course is a great way to learn about creating and editing content for the web.
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About this course
Our goal is for you to learn the basics of setting up and managing a WordPress-powered site or blog.
This course is designed for those who are new to web design and development and who want to get started with WordPress.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media. An understanding of HTML and CSS would be useful but is not essential. Ideally, you will have taken our HTML & CSS Combo Essentials Introduction 2 Day course.
Please go to and head to the WordPress Essentials page where you will find a "book this course" link to complete.
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Subjects
- Content Management
- Blogging
- Web
- Writing
- Install
- Web Designer
- Web Development
- Wordpress
- Editing
- Web Design
- Introduction
- Themes
- Website
- Theme Customisation
Teachers and trainers (1)
Course programme
This 1-day Essentials course will teach you everything you need to get started with the world's most popular free tool for creating and managing websites and blogs. Starting from scratch, we will show you how to install and configure WordPress. You will quickly learn the basics and be able to build a simple but professional website.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Install and configure WordPress
- Understand the difference between posts and pages
- Publish a blog post
- Manage links, tags, and media
- Approve or delete blog comments
- Customise your site display by using WordPress themes
- Attract visitors by using methods to enhance SEO
- Track visits by using Google Analytics
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Getting Started - Installation and Upgrades- WordPress in five minutes
- Upgrading WordPress
- New features of WordPress
- Best Practices for upgrading WordPress
- Importing and exporting data
- General settings
- Discussion settings
- Permalink settings
- Privacy settings
- Reading settings
- Writing settings
- Miscellaneous settings
- New features in WordPress
- Creating content: Posts vs. Pages
- How to write a Page in WordPress
- WordPress categories explained
- Using the WordPress Content Management System (CMS)
- Managing Pages
- Managing Links
- Managing WordPress Tags
- Managing your WordPress Media Library
- Updating your WordPress Profile
- Writing a blog Post
- Managing Posts
- Managing comments
- Fighting SPAM with Akismet
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Making your content search-engine friendly
- Using analytics to deliver accountability and insight
- Adding Facebook and Twitter buttons
- Installing and activating WordPress Themes
- Using WordPress plugins
- Working with WordPress Widgets
- Reviewing CMS and eCommerce plugins
- Best Practices for upgrading WordPress
- Managing WordPress users
- Permission levels and log-ins
- WordPress User Roles explained
- Managing files
- The WordPress Dashboard
Additional information
All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
6 months post course support to assist you where needed
Official Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Gregs
Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
Pads and pens
WordPress Essentials Introduction