Astra Theme Complete Tutorial - Create a Niche Website!

Name: Astra Theme Complete Tutorial - Create a Niche Website!
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Learn how to create a niche website using the FREE version of Astra and the default block editor from WordPress.

Created byDavid Utke

Last updated 3/2021

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What you'll learn

Students will learn how to create and design a WordPress website using the Astra theme and the default block editor.
Learn how to structure blog posts for higher conversions.
Add analytics and verify with Search Console.

Course content

5 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 49m total length

Introduction0:45
Learn to build a blog and website with the Astra theme and Gutenberg editor, covering domain registration, hosting, WordPress installation, and site design.
Site Introduction and Prep5:30
Learn to build an information-oriented niche site with the Astra theme and WordPress, including a hero image, text overlays, and email opt-in, plus domain and hosting prep.

Hero Image and Call to Action9:59
Design a homepage hero with a full-width cover image and overlay, craft a clear call to action, adjust headings and typography, and configure a call-to-action button for mobile responsiveness.
Welcome Message5:14
Create a welcoming message with a top call to action and a scannable paragraph explaining the site using WordPress and Astro; adjust spacing, container width, and typography, then publish.
Visual Menu10:59
Learn to design a visual menu on the home page using Stackable blocks and Gutenberg, with columns, image boxes, and call-to-action buttons that link to guides.
Blog Post Feature Section8:29
Learn to add a latest blog post section with a cover image and a four-column posts grid, including per-post typography, category display, and a read more link.
Email Opt-in Section3:46
Create a bottom-of-page email opt-in section with a coffee-bean cover image, a centered HTML form, and a clear call to action to grow your list using WordPress and Mailchimp.
Logo, Favicon and Menu Design8:53
Design a logo and favicon with Caneva Dotcom templates, remove the background, and implement a custom WordPress header and primary menu in the Astra theme.
About and Contact Page7:31
Learn to create an about page that explains the site's purpose with a cover image and transparent header, and build a contact page with a form using a shortcode.
Footer Design3:42
Enable footer widgets, customize the Astra theme footer, and add privacy policy, terms of use, and disclosures with links for a simple brand-new blog.
Legal Pages2:18
Publish privacy policy, terms of service, and disclosures for your WordPress site by creating and linking legal pages in the footer; verify links and slugs.
Analytics and Search Console2:25
Install Google Analytics to track page views and visit duration. Verify your site with Google Search Console using the same email and insert the script into the header.

Blog Design15:04
Learn to customize a blog in the Astra theme by adjusting archive and single post layouts, toggling category and author displays, configuring widgets, and adding breadcrumbs for navigation.
Blog Post Structure8:07
Learn how to structure blog posts in WordPress with clear category setup, headings (H2/H3), and rich blocks from Stackable, including related posts, product boxes, and opt-in forms.

Requirements

You will need an internet connection and a working laptop.
You will need to purchase a domain name and hosting account.
You will need to download and install the Astra theme.

Description

Learn how to create a professional, responsive website using the FREE Astra theme and the Gutenberg block editor from WordPress. Astra is an industry leading WordPress theme and the most download theme across WordPress. In combination with the Gutenberg block editor, you're able to create and design any type of website you like with no coding skills required.

Astra specifically provides drag and drop functionality to your workflow with WordPress, That means you can simply drag and drop element blocks into place in a easy to understand, visual way and edit as you see fit. The Astra Theme overall works perfectly well with the Gutenberg editor to create any type of website you want.

In this course we cover from step 1 to step done about how to create a personal or professional blog with this amazing theme:

Get a domain name from a domain name registrar, Namecheap.
How to get a shared hosting account from SiteGround.
How to properly install WordPress.
A complete design tutorial on how to make an impressive looking website using the Astra theme.
Pro back end settings, permalink and security tips.
Advanced customization features for the Hello Theme.
How to optimize your website for mobile.
Additional tools and plugins to enhance your designs.

The Astra Theme is perfect for anyone looking to start a professional looking website that can be customized to a high degree with the Gutenberg block editor. Multiple design options for pages that is also responsive for multiple devices. This theme is perfect for anyone wanting a blank slate theme to create upon.

This course is a complete guide on how to create a professional website using WordPress on a self hosted web host. It's perfect for anyone looking to learn and understand how to use the Astra theme and the default Gutenberg page building block editor from WordPress.

Who this course is for:

If you are looking to learn how to create a niche website without hiring a designer? This course is for you.

Astra Theme Complete Tutorial - Create a Niche Website!

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Introduction2 lectures • 6min

Website Setup2 lectures • 17min

Astra Theme Design10 lectures • 1hr 3min

Blogging2 lectures • 23min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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