How To Create Your Own Website (2019)

Name: How To Create Your Own Website (2019)
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A step-by-step, easy to follow guide for building your own high quality website. Don't delay - build yours today!

Created byJennifer Bailey

Last updated 2/2019

English

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What you'll learn

Be able to register a domain name and change its nameservers
Be able to sign up for web hosting
Be able to install WordPress
Be able to customise WordPress

Course content

9 sections • 39 lectures • 3h 56m total length

Welcome & Introduction To The Course4:34
An introduction to the course and what it includes.
Navigating The Udemy Dashboard and Viewing Settings5:16
Introduce Yourself1:22
How to ask question and get support1:03
How To Ask Questions
By joining this class, you've got more than access to training.
You are part of the cool kids. The ones who want to use create a website, and own their own piece of internet real estate.
But chances are that you’re going to get stuck at some point.
Even though I wanted to make this course as clear as possible, I might have skipped something, or maybe something was not clear enough.
Here’s how I will help you:
If you have a question, please post it in the discussion board. I will not only get back to you with a solution, but you’ll also get feedback from other students who attend this class.
* Please bare in mind that I am not logged into the course full time and Udemy using notifies me within 1 day of you posting a question. I also maybe in a different timezone than you. I will however endeavour to answer within 2 working days of you posting a question *
I also have a Facebook group where I offer tips, extra tutorials and advice so please feel free to request to join it. There are details about the group in the Extra Support Section
However, if you feel there’s something not everybody should know about: that's great. In this case, send me a PM and we’ll sort things out via email.
Also feel free to suggest improvements. I am constantly updating this course and I’d be really happy if you could help me make this course the best website training on Udemy!
Quick Start Website Planner10:00
The Quick Start Website Planner helps you to gather all the important information for your website to save you time later on. This planner guides you through the creating on the 5 most common pages on a website: Home Page, Contact, About Me/Us, Testimonials, Products/Services.

Bit Of Background - Domain Names4:26

Background information on Domain names, answering questions such as: What is a Domain Name?, Why do I need one?, How do I get one?, How long so I register it for?, What if I already have one?
Register a Domain Name for a Website8:19
Lecture Objective: To be able to register a domain name with a domain name registrar.

I will show you step-by-step (using screen capture) through the choosing and registering process so that you know exactly what to do. Domain name registrars are pretty similar in the way that they operate so this knowledge is transferable.I have used GoDaddy in this lecture as is the main registrar that I use. It is based in the US but can be used in other countries too (I am in the UK).

Bit of Background - Web Hosting2:11
Background information on web hosting, such as: What does a hosting company/ web host do?, How do I choose a good one? What if I already have a hosting account?
Sign Up For Web Hosting with Siteground6:38
Lecture Objectives: To enable you to sign up for a web hosting account (using Siteground)

In this video I will show you how to sign up for webhosting with Siteground using an existing domain name. I like to use Siteground as is uses CPanel (so it is really easy to install WordPress), it has a reliable service, with 24-7 chat support and it's packages allow unlimited domains, unlimited disk space and unlimited bandwidth.

Resources
Siteground
Log In To Web Host's Control Panel1:23
Lecture Objective:
You will learn how to:
Log in to your new Siteground web hosting account
Install an SSL Certificate on a Website (https://)2:14
Learning Objective:
You will Learn:
Install a SSL Certificate on your website ( from http -> https)
Set Up Email Addresses Using Your Own Domain Name3:11
Lecture Objective:
You will learn:
Setup email addresses using your own domain name
Access the emails using webmail
Forward these emails to another email address

In this video we show you how to set up free email addresses using the already purchased/ owned domain name with Siteground's CPanel and then to forward it to another email account. Emails which contain your domain name look more professional than a free email address.
Tip: If you do not want to have the web hosting but require a business email address you can choose to add on an email address when you register your domain.
Multiple Websites Only - Adding an Additional Domain to Web Hosting BONUS VIDEO2:12
Learning Objective:
You will learn:
Adding an additional domain to your web hosting (only required if hosting more than one website)

Install WordPress On Web Hosting Using cPanel5:46
Lecture Objective: How To Install WordPress Using cPanel
In this video I will walk you through installing WordPress onto your domain. The easiest way to do this is with WordPress Installer which is found within CPanel. I demonstrate this using Siteground's CPanel.
Log In to WordPress Dashboard3:00
Lecture Objective: Be able to log in to WordPress Control Panel
In this video you will be shown how to log in to Wordpress's control panel which is where you create posts, pages and change the way your site looks and works.
Open your internet browser and type in your domain name followed by /wp-admin
e.g. privatetutoring.me/wp-admin and press 'Enter'
NB. If you installed WordPress into a separate directory (e.g. blog) then you will need to include that in the URL
e.g. privatetutoring.me/blog/wp-admin
Now put in your username and password which were set up in the installation process.

Roboform (saves your usernames and passwords)
Introduction to the WordPress Administration Dashboard11:56
Lecture Objective: To familiarise you with the different parts of the WordPress interface and how it affects your website.
Dealing with Updates - Plugins, Theme & WordPress1:27
Lecture Objective:
You will learn:
To update plugins and themes, and upgrade your WordPress version.
Get SEO Friendly Links (Changing Permalinks)4:58
Lecture Objective: How to Change the Permalinks (Permanent URLs) of Your Website

What is a permalink? A permalink is the name for a permanent URL (or the link to the website or page etc.) As a default in WordPress the URLs are made up of a combination numbers and question marks, which does not make them very user friendly. You can change the way that this is displayed and it is recommended that you change the way they are displayed before entering any content onto your website.
If you do not change the permalinks then you will have a page name which does not really say much about the page. If you give someone the link without changing the permalinks it will read something like http://jennifersbailey.com/?page_id=12, - not very pretty nor user friendly. By customising the permalinks will mean that the page will automatically take on the page name - now the same page’s URL is http://jennifersbailey.com/about-me. Much better!

It is possible to edit each permalinks later, for example if you move your posts or pages, but for the sake of ease it is better the change the settings before you add content so all of the future permalinks use the same format.

Choosing & Changing The WordPress Theme9:02
Lecture Objective:
You will learn:
Choosing a WordPress theme
Finding a WordPress Themes (upload, search and featured methods).
Installing and Activating a WordPress theme

Can't find your logo's colours? Upload the image here and it gives you the colour codes: http://imagecolorpicker.com/
Introduction to Weaver Theme3:44
Installing Plugins and Adding Functionality7:00
Overview of Weaver Theme Settings To Quickly Customise WordPress11:59
Lecture Objective:
You will learn:
Use the Live Editor to customise the Weaver Theme
Choose a Weaver Xtreme WordPress sub theme
Change the background colour and background image
Change the website header.
Add a Custom Logo and Header to Website9:23
Lecture Objective:
You will learn how to:
What size a custom logo needs to be (1100 x 200 px)
Upload a custom logo for your WordPress website
Insert a logo to replace the site title and tag line
Move the logo to the primary navigation bar
Hide the visibility of the site title
Upload a custom header to your WordPress website.
To read the Weaver help article on this:
https://guide.weavertheme.com/how-to-using-the-site-logo/
Create Basic Website Structure (Adding Pages)14:13
Lecture Objective: To create the 5 key pages that a website is likely to have: Home Page, Contact Us, About Us, Testimonials, Products/ Services.

This lecture is about adding the navigational structure of the website and the type of content that is suggested for each page. In future videos I will cover adding content.
Adding Content - Contact Us Page (Contact Form & Google Map) Page12:11
Lecture Objective:
Using Elementor page builder you will learn to:
Add a Heading to your page
Add your contact information
A Contact Form (plugin - Contact Form 7)
A Google Map to a page.

In this lecture I will show you how to set up a contact page that contains a contact form which emails visitors' messages to you (Contact Form 7), a Google Map displaying your business location and how to add them to your 'Contact' page. I also cover how to get the information to display in two columns.
Adding and Removing Widgets from the Sidebar4:59
Lecture Objective:
You will learn to:
Add widgets to a widget area
Remove widgets
Reorder widgets
Identify which widgets are available
Remove Page Title, Sidebar and Make Page Full Width4:37
Lecture Objective:
Using Weaver Page Setting you will learn to:
Remove the Page Title from your page
Remove the Side Bar from the page
Make the page Full Width
Using Elementor Page Builder you will learn to:
Align the text on a page
Adding Content - Testimonials (Rotating, Lists & Sidebar)18:08
Lecture Objective: To set up a testimonials/ statements on your website both on a page and in the sidebar. Be able to choose from rotating and listed testimonials.

I will show you a free plugin (Testimonials Widget) to install which gives you the versatility to add numerous testimonials, with images, to your website - they can be in a list or in a rotating form, they can also be added to the sidebar so that they display on every page of your website. As it is possible to put statements into categories this plugin can also be used to adding special offers or product information, not just testimonials.
Adding Content - About Me/Us Page (Inserting Images)8:44

Lecture Objective: Set up the 'About' page, set a 'Featured Image', and also insert other images onto the page/post.

In this lecture I walk you through customizing the 'About Me' page which we set up in a previously. About me pages should have an image, so we will use the featured image option to include one. We will then add an addition image (using the 'Add Media' option) into the body of the page, edit and align it (and then delete it).

As this page is all about informing the visitor about you and your business I will also show you how to include Social Media Icons within the sidebar showing your visitor how to find you on social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc.) These icons will also appear on every page of your website.
Adding Content - Product/Services Page (Pricing Table)11:14
Lecture Objective:
To learn how to:
Create a Products/Services Pricing Table Which Links to Other Product Pages

In this lecture I will show you how to install a plugin (Pricing Table) which creates an attractive visual which displays products/ services and their features. This table can link to additional 'child' product pages which can be navigated to via the buttons on the pricing table or the primary navigation bar.
Adding Video To a Page/Post9:37

Lecture Objective: To be able to insert and video (from YouTube & Media Library) into a page/ post

In this lecture I demonstrate how to insert a YouTube video into a page and also an uploaded video in your media library. Inserting a video from an external source is the best way as videos in your Media Library can put a strain on your web hosting and bandwidth (though Hostgator does give you unlimited bandwidth). If your visitors are likely to have the option to view videos hosted on YouTube or other external sources blocked by their companies then your may have to consider giving other ways of viewing your content.
I also include inserting an image and making it a hyperlink to the video. This method can be used for making text in a page or post into a hyperlink and connecting to other pages within your website, or external sites. I found the free images at: http://findicons.com
Adding Content - Home Page (Insert Image Slider)10:41
Lecture Objective: How to Insert an Image Slider and a Call to Action Button

In this lecture I show you how to create an image slider and insert it onto the home page (or any page) using short codes. I also show you how to insert a call to action button using the same technique.

I will also cover how to order the pages on your primary navigation bar using the 'Page Order' plugin.
How To Add A Blog Page Containing Posts10:51
Lecture Objective: How to include a blog page on your website which contains all your blog posts.

In this lecture I show you how to create a blog page, how to write posts, schedule them, and make one of the 'Sticky' (similar to a pinned post).
How To Change The Default Footer (Weaver II)5:27
Lecture Objective: How to remove the 'Powered by WordPress' and default footer and replace them with text & hyperlink or your choice.

HTML to copy: Website designed by Jennifer Bailey

Requirements

Computer (Mac or Windows), Internet Connection
No prior knowledge - just a desire to have a website!

Description

If you've always wanted to build a personal or business website , this course is going to teach you exactly what you need to know.

This 'Create Your Own Website' course is a step-by-step video tutorial course to help you get your first WordPress website up and running. It is a thorough overview of the WordPress interface and is designed for small business owners, self-employed professions and any other individuals who want to build their attractive, high quality websites, quickly.

In order to create a self-hosted WordPress website, under your own domain name, you will need to purchase a domain name and web hosting, though we will show you exactly what you need to do to set that up.

Typically domains will cost you $10 per year and web hosting will cost between $10-15 per month. You will be able to use the same hosting account for all your websites, both business and personal.

I will show you how to install WordPress onto your web hosting account. How to customize WordPress by changing the theme/ colours to match your business brand or mood, adding extra functions with plugins and widgets and add custom images and logos.

I will teach you to create the 5 key pages that a website should have. Each page we create contains different functions which can be used on ANY page of your site such as adding images, video, contact forms, Google maps, testimonials, plus much more

Who Is This Course For?

If you've always wanted to get a website for your business or for a personal interest then this is going to be the course for you.
If you already have a WordPress website and you have some features which you would like to add, but you don't know how to, then this course will help you - I am also happy to make extra tutorials for anything not covered in the course!
Beginners who want to get their off-line business on-line

It Is Probably Not For You If:

You are very proficient with WordPress already, though there is a chance that you may learn something new!

Who this course is for:

Introductory/ Beginner
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Welcome To The Course5 lectures • 22min

Domain Names2 lectures • 13min

Choosing and Signing Up for Web Hosting6 lectures • 18min

Changing Name Servers (For Domain NOT Registered with Web Host)1 lecture • 4min

Installing and Setting Up WordPress5 lectures • 27min

Quick Start Customisation & Content16 lectures • 2hr 32min

Course Conclusion1 lecture • 3min

Bonus Videos2 lectures • 9min

Extra Support, Tutorials and Tips1 lecture • 1min

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