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Master WordPress: Build Stunning Websites from Start

Name: Master WordPress: Build Stunning Websites from Start
Rating: 4.8 (91 reviews)

Learn WordPress step-by-step: From installation to customization, plugins, SEO, and scaling your site

Created bySelfcode Academy

Last updated 5/2025

English

What you'll learn

Install and set up WordPress locally and on live servers with confidence.
Create, manage, and organize content using posts, pages, categories, and tags
Customize the appearance of WordPress sites using themes, widgets, menus, and custom CSS.
Extend website functionality using essential and custom plugins for SEO, security, and backups.
Build scalable, optimized websites with image handling, page builders, and CDN integration.
Create child themes, custom post types, and taxonomies to build advanced websites.

Course content

10 sections • 105 lectures • 40h 10m total length

1.1 What is Wordpress24:39
1.2 Wordpress.com vs Wordpress.org33:59
1.3 Case Studies of WordPress30:35
1.4 Setting Up Environment16:52
1.5 Installing Wordpress Locally22:22
1.6 Version Control & Git24:53
1.7 Navigating Wordpress Dashboard27:24
1.8 Configuring Settings17:43
1.9 Customizing Dashboard23:59

2.1 Project & Content Structure19:45
2.2 Wordpress Posts vs Pages18:30
2.3 Defining Categories & Tags25:51
2.4 Choosing Theme19:11
2.5 Fine-Tuning Design & Layout48:27
2.6 Writing, Editing Posts23:24
2.7 Use Categories, Tags, & Taxonomies37:33
2.8 Reusable Blocks19:28
2.9 Publishing & Previewing Posts23:19
2.10 About & Contact Page28:02
2.11 Use Page Builders32:59
2.12 Optimizing Images & Gallery Usage39:01
2.13 Embedding Videos & External Images16:00
2.14 Introduction to CDN21:50
2.15 Scaling the Website24:20
2.16 Module Review20:26

3.1 Choosing a Theme29:13
3.2 Installing, Activating & Previewing Themes22:58
3.3 Understanding & Adding Widgets in Wordpress26:56
3.4 Customizing Widget Areas with Page Builders32:56
3.5 Create Custom Navigation Menus in Wordpress20:40
3.6 Creating Dropdowns, Submenus & Mega Menus19:57
3.7 Custom Link Configurations in Menus18:11
3.8 Introduction to Custom CSS in Wordpress23:53
3.9 Using Browser DevTools & Debugging CSS31:12
3.10 Why & When to Use a Child Theme23:21
3.11 How to Create a Child Theme20:30

4.1 What are Wordpress Plugins22:04
4.2 How to Choose Quality Plugins in Wordpress25:45
4.4 Essential Plugins for SEO & Analytics20:39
4.3 Installing & Managing Plugins in Wordpress14:38
4.5 Essential Plugins for Security & Backup24:43
4.6_Installing & Managing Plugins in WordPress25:09
4.7 Safe Plugin Updates & Troubleshooting Techniques21:07
4.8 Creating Custom Post Types & Taxonomies22:57
4.9 Display Custom Post Types & Fields on Website22:38
4.10_Module 4 Wrap Up Extending Functionality with Plugins12:56

5.1 Understanding Wordpress User Roles29:03
5.2 Setting Up Safe Team Collaboration in WordPress21:13
5.3 Keeping Wordpress Core, Themes & Plugins Updated21:51
5.4 Backup Strategies & Restoration Procedures26:52
5.5 Manual Backup & Restoration18:53
5.6 Wordpress Security Essentials - Threats & Prevention Basics33:23
5.7 Advanced Wordpress Security- SSL, 2FA & Database Protection24:44
5.8 Monitoring & Responding to Wordpress Security Threats19:13
5.9 Introduction to Website Performance & Speed Testing28:56
5.10 Caching, Lazy Loading & Image Optimization35:14
5.11 Final Performance Tweaks21:20
5.12 Module 5 Wrap Up Site Management, Security & Optimization12:27

6.1 Introduction of Theme Development- Basics & File Structure32:15
6.2 Understanding the Wordpress Template Hierarchy25:48
6.3 Creating Custom Page Templates in Wordpress24:48
6.4 Integration with Page Builders & Advanced Templating Techniques26:55
6.5 Introduction to Plugin Development in WordPress20:02
6.6 Understanding Hooks and Filters in Wordpress29:16
6.7 Hands on Practice with Hooks and Conditional Logic11:06
6.8 Introduction to Custom Widgets and Shortcodes in Wordpress25:39
6.9 Introduction to Wordpress REST API18:48
6.10 Creating and Updating Content via Wordpress REST API11:49
6.11 Introduction to Headless Wordpress27:25
6.12 Setting Up a React Frontend for Headless Wordpress24:21
6.13 Module 6 Wrap Up11:42

7.1 Introduction to WooCommerce & Our Project15:23
7.2 Installing & Configuring WooCommerce19:40
7.3 Overview of WooCommerce Features21:35
7.4 Creating Simple Products in Woocommerce15:47
7.5 Creating Variable Products in Woocommerce20:36
7.6 Organizing Products with Categories, Attributes & Tags19:27
7.7 Managing Inventory & Product Visibility Settings in WooCommerce19:47
7.8 Setting Up Payment Gateways in Woocommerce18:05
7.9 Configuring Shipping Zones and Methods in Woocommerce15:00
7.10 Customizing the Woocommerce Shop and Product Pages20:35
7.11 Advanced Customization Using Page Builders & Shortcodes1:02:37
7.12 Module 7 Wrap-Up4:54

8.1 Introduction to SEO for Wordpress & Woocommerce22:20
8.2 On-Page SEO Optimization Using Yoast29:28
8.3 Optimizing Product Categories and Tags for SEO21:18
8.4 Introduction to Content Marketing for Wordpress & Woocommerce22:05
8.5 Social Media & Sharing Integration for Wordpress15:55
8.6 Integrating Email Marketing & Automation Tools30:59
8.7 Introduction to Website Monetization Strategies14:16
8.8 Setting Up Affiliate Marketing and Digital Products22:19
8.9 Exploring Memberships, Courses, and Ads as Monetization Options20:17
8.10 Module 8 Wrap Up3:19

9.1 Building a Professional WordPress Portfolio Website13:58
9.2 Designing the Homepage and About Page for your Portfolio27:15
9.3 Adding Projects, Services & Contact Pages to your Portfolio23:55
9.4 Introduction to Freelancing with WordPress27:19
9.5 Writing Winning Proposals & Setting Smart Rates24:02
9.6 Building Long-Term Client Relationships12:27
9.7 Introduction to Scaling WordPress Services for Agencies15:30
9.8 Building a Team and Delegating Work12:07
9.9 Managing Multiple Projects & Clients Smoothly15:28
9.10 Freelancing, Business and Agency Growth2:45

Requirements

No prior coding or web development experience needed!
A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with an internet connection
A modern web browser (like Chrome or Firefox)
Willingness to learn and explore WordPress step by step

Description

Want to build your own website or blog using WordPress?
Looking for a step-by-step beginner-friendly WordPress course that teaches you everything from scratch?

This is the perfect WordPress course for beginners, freelancers, entrepreneurs, students, and bloggers who want to build professional, responsive websites—no coding required.

What You’ll Learn in This Course:

Set up WordPress locally and on live hosting (perfect for practice and real websites)
Understand WordPress basics – Posts vs Pages, Tags, Categories, Dashboard, and Settings
Customize WordPress themes and design your website layout with ease
Install & manage plugins for SEO, security, backups, and extra functionality
Use drag-and-drop page builders to create beautiful, responsive pages
Add custom post types, menus, widgets, and blocks to structure your site
Optimize website performance with CDNs, caching, and image compression
Secure your WordPress site and set up regular backups
Learn SEO tools to rank your site better on Google
Make your site mobile-friendly and ready for all devices

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

Beginners who want to learn WordPress from scratch
Students & job seekers looking to build WordPress skills
Business owners who want to build their own company website
Bloggers & content creators launching their first blog
Freelancers who want to offer website design services
Digital marketers learning how to manage or build WordPress sites for SEO and campaigns

What You Need:

No coding or prior experience required
A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
Internet connection
A web browser like Chrome or Firefox
Willingness to learn and build real projects

Why Take This WordPress Course?

100% beginner-friendly – no tech skills required
Step-by-step instructions with real-world projects
Perfect for personal websites, portfolios, blogs, or business sites
Updated for the latest WordPress version
Learn themes, plugins, SEO, design, and security all in one place
Save thousands by building websites yourself

Ready to create and manage professional WordPress websites with ease?
Join now and start building your online presence today!

Who this course is for:

Beginners who have never used WordPress and want to build their first website or blog.
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners looking to create a professional website without hiring a developer.
Freelancers & Aspiring Web Designers who want to learn WordPress to offer website-building services.
Content Creators & Bloggers who want to set up and manage their own WordPress site.
Marketers & SEO Enthusiasts who need to understand WordPress for content optimization.
Students and hobbyists exploring web development and content management systems
Anyone curious about building scalable, optimized websites with one of the most popular platforms on the web!

Master WordPress: Build Stunning Websites from Start

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Introduction to WordPress9 lectures • 3hr 42min

Creating and Managing Content16 lectures • 6hr 58min

Customizing Appearance11 lectures • 4hr 30min

Extending Functionality with Plugins10 lectures • 3hr 33min

Site Management, Security, and Optimization12 lectures • 4hr 53min

Advanced WordPress Development13 lectures • 4hr 50min

E-Commerce with WooCommerce12 lectures • 4hr 13min

SEO, Marketing, and Monetization10 lectures • 3hr 22min

WordPress for Business, Freelancing, and Agencies10 lectures • 2hr 55min

Capstone Project2 lectures • 1hr 14min

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