WordPress Training Course

Installing WordPress

• Exploring Hosting Options
• Utilizing the Sandbox Server
• Configuring Directory Permissions

Navigating the WordPress Interface

• Understanding the Dashboard
• Managing Content via Posts, Pages, Tags, and Media
• Optimizing Core Blog Settings
• Reviewing Additional Settings

Configuring WordPress

• Selecting Appropriate Settings for Your Blog
• Moderating Comments and Managing Spam
• Managing Additional Authors
• Caching and Performance Tuning
• Specific Considerations for WordPress.com
• Differences Between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
• Complementary Distinctions: WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
• Account Creation
• Setting Up Multiple Blogs
• Familiarizing Yourself with the WordPress.com Dashboard
• Optimizing Settings for WordPress.com
• Selecting the Ideal Theme
• Configuring Sidebar Widgets
• Timing for WordPress.com Upgrades
• Structuring Blog Content
• Distinguishing Between Posts and Pages
• Organizing Posts with Categories
• Linking Posts with Tags
• Implementing Custom Post Types and Taxonomies
• Creating a Blogroll of Links
• Creating and Managing Content in WordPress
• Working with the Text Editor
• In-Depth Use of the New Image Editor
• Integrating Media into Blogs and Posts

Managing Plugins

• Discovering and Utilizing Plugins
• Identifying Suitable Plugins
• Simple Plugin Installation
• Upgrading Installed Plugins
• Recommended Plugin Selections

Customizing Themes

• Analyzing WordPress Theme Structure
• Selecting the Best Theme for Your Needs
• Installing Themes
• Enabling Extra Theme Features
• Configuring Widgets
• Editing Themes for Personalization
• Leveraging Theme Frameworks and Parent-Child Relationships
• Adhering to Theme Best Practices
• WordPress.com Specific Theme Notes

Ongoing WordPress Maintenance

• Updating and Upgrading WordPress Core
• Maintaining Plugins and Themes
• Performing Database Maintenance
• Utilizing WP-DBManager