WordPress Basics
Go from complete beginner to confidently building your own WordPress website. No coding required. Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting to learn.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you'll be able to install WordPress, create pages and posts, customize your site's appearance, and publish a professional-looking website.
Module 1: Understanding WordPress
- What is WordPress and why it powers 43% of the web
- WordPress.org vs WordPress.com - which to use
- Understanding domains, hosting, and how websites work
- Setting up your hosting account
Module 2: Installing WordPress
- One-click WordPress installation
- Logging into your WordPress dashboard
- Understanding the admin interface
- Essential settings configuration
Module 3: Themes & Appearance
- Choosing and installing a theme
- Customizing colors, fonts, and logo
- Creating and managing menus
- Setting up your homepage
Module 4: Content Creation
- Creating pages (About, Contact, Services)
- Writing and publishing blog posts
- Adding images and media
- Using the block editor (Gutenberg)
Module 5: Essential Plugins
- What are plugins and how to install them
- Contact form setup (WPForms or Contact Form 7)
- Security basics (Wordfence)
- SEO plugin setup (Yoast or RankMath)
Module 6: Going Live
- Final checklist before launching
- Connecting your domain
- Basic SEO settings
- Submitting your site to Google
How It Works
Step 1: Book your training via WhatsApp or phone. We'll discuss your schedule and goals.
Step 2: Attend your sessions (online via Zoom or in-person in Mandeville). Each session is 2-3 hours.
Step 3: Practice between sessions with homework exercises. I'm available on WhatsApp if you get stuck.
Step 4: By the end, you'll have a working WordPress website and the skills to manage it yourself.
Prerequisites
No prior experience needed! You just need:
- A laptop or desktop computer
- Reliable internet connection
- Basic computer skills (using email, browsing the web)
- A desire to learn!
This Course Is Perfect For
Business Owners
Stop paying someone else to update your website. Make changes yourself.
Entrepreneurs
Build your business website without the $100,000+ price tag.
Students
Add a valuable skill to your resume. Web design is always in demand.
Side Hustlers
Learn to build websites for clients and earn extra income.
Ready to Get Started?
WhatsApp us to book your WordPress Basics training today.
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