Details
Learn to use WordPress to manage your website in this comprehensive 2 day, hands-on training class. You’ll learn to use and customize templates, add extensive functionality through the most-important Plug-ins, add and manage content in an organized way, and more.
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for people who have the ability to work in a PC and/or Mac OS environment.
Prerequisites: We recommend that students are comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers as well as a basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Outline
Key learning Points:
Lesson 1:
- Foundations of a WordPress-based website
- Understanding and Using domain names
- WordPress Hosting Options
- Installing WordPress on a Dedicated Server
- Understanding Directory Permissions
Lesson 2:
- Basics of the WordPress User Interface
- Understanding the WordPress Dashboard
- Pages, Tags, Media and Content Administration
- Core WordPress Settings
Lesson 3:
- Finding and Using WordPress Plugins
- Finding and Installing Plugins Quickly and Easily
- Upgrading WordPress Plugins
- Recommended WordPress Plugins
Lesson 4:
- Working with WordPress Themes
- Understanding the Structure of WordPress Themes
- Finding Themes and Choosing the Right One
- Installing and Configuring Themes
- Editing and Customizing Themes
- Using Theme Frameworks and Parent-Child Themes
- Theme Best Practices
Lesson 5:
- WordPress Content Management
- Understanding Posts Versus Pages
- Organizing Posts with Categories
- Connecting Posts Together with Tags
- Custom Post Types and Custom Taxonomies
- Managing Lists of Links
Lesson 6:
- Creating and Managing Content
- Hands-On Training on the WordPress Editors
- Hands-On Training on the New Image Editor
- Adding Video and Audio Media to a WordPress Site
Lesson 7:
- WordPress based Sites
- WordPress as a Blog vs. WordPress as a Website
- Converting a Website to WordPress
- WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS)
- Beyond blogging: Other Uses for WordPress
Lesson 8:
- WordPress Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- A Checklist for WordPress SEO
- Using SEO Plugins and SEO Friendly WordPress Themes
- Mastering Google Webmaster Tools
- Writing and Linking for SEO
- Avoiding Black Hat SEO tactics that will get you into trouble with Google
Lesson 9:
- Managing Multimedia with WordPress
- Organizing Pictures, Videos and Downloadable Files in WordPress
- Alternatives to Using WordPress for Managing Media Online
- Using WordPress Photo Galleries
Lesson 10:
- WordPress Site Maintenance
- Updating and Upgrading WordPress itself
- Updating Plugins and Theme s
- Database Maintenance for WordPress Users
- WP-DBManager
Lesson 11:
- WordPress Security
- Securing WordPress Passwords
- Updates and Patches to Keep Your Site Secure
- Connecting Securely to Your WordPress Site
- User Management
Lesson 12:
- Troubleshooting Common WordPress Problems
- Fixing Posts and Pages if They Break
- Fixing Broken Widgets
- Fixing Theme Issues
- Fixing Plugins
- Identifying and Fixing Common Database Issues
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ITI strive to cultivate an environment that attracts academically competent and talented students. It is our goal to be able to enhance and expand learning opportunities through programs that are relevant and responsive to the demands of the global environment, the dynamic business world and the fast paced landscape.
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