Unlock WordPress Power: Build Themes, Plugins & FSE Sites.

Name: Unlock WordPress Power: Build Themes, Plugins & FSE Sites.
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Master WordPress Development: Build Themes, Plugins, and Dynamic FSE Websites.

Created byAlexandr Sochirca

Last updated 12/2024

English

What you'll learn

Develop skills to market, price, and deliver WordPress projects professionally.
Gain insights into finding clients, managing projects, and scaling your business.
Learn how to start your own web design business using WordPress as a foundation.
Create a multi-page corporate website tailored for business needs.
Use WordPress Custom Post Types to create a real estate listing site.
Include advanced filtering, property detail pages, and interactive elements.
Work with WordPress REST API to integrate external services.
Write PHP to manipulate WordPress data efficiently.
se JavaScript to add dynamic, interactive functionality to websites.
Learn React to build custom block types for the Gutenberg Editor.
Extend Gutenberg's capabilities with unique blocks tailored to specific needs.
Design your own WordPress theme from scratch
Customize templates for custom post types, pages, and archives.
Navigate the dashboard with confidence, understanding all features and tools.
PHP and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Lay a foundation for plugin development
React Components: Master React for advanced Gutenberg block development.
Custom Functionality: Extend WordPress with unique solutions for client needs.
Learn how to monetize your skills on freelance platforms.
Offer specialized services like custom plugin development or theme design.
Build a portfolio of professional projects to attract high-paying clients.

Course content

8 sections • 150 lectures • 56h 9m total length

Installing WordPress CMS6:38
Starter Theme for WordPress13:15
WordPress Theme File Hierarchy13:40
Including Files/PHP Code9:03
Enqueuing CSS Styles and JS Scripts24:35
Hooks for Header and Footer12:40
Implementing Navigation: Admin and Frontend14:34
Creating a Search Form11:22
Safe Data Output (Escaping)14:58
Preparing Theme Files for Translation19:25
Custom Page Templates9:34
Displaying Posts in the Loop10:30
Registering a Post Type. Part 119:07
Registering a Post Type. Part 220:32
Template for Archive and Single Pages of Post Type10:27
Registering a Taxonomy12:22
Template for Taxonomy Archive Page13:12
Registering and Displaying a Sidebar13:44
Creating a Sidebar Widget17:16
WP_Query Class24:15
Pagination for Archive Pages12:38
Custom Pagination16:55
WordPress Child Theme11:08
Media Files and Custom Image Sizes19:11
Custom Fields: Meta Boxes via Hooks24:53
Integrating Required Plugins into the Theme15:08
Meta Boxes via Plugin19:20
Options Settings30:04
Developing a Core Plugin for the Theme17:08
Ajax in WordPress19:23
Elementor Widget20:19
WPBakery Shortcode20:34
Comments Block in WordPress19:41
List of WordPress Hooks13:22
Monetizing WordPress Theme Development Skills21:37
Converting HTML to WordPress #132:16
Converting HTML to WordPress #215:24
Converting HTML to WordPress #329:56
Converting HTML to WordPress #421:46
Converting HTML to WordPress #522:53
Converting HTML to WordPress #618:15
Theme Testing33:04

Gutenberg Page Builder in WordPress17:57
Difference between Classic and Block Themes for WordPress12:58
Exploring the Design Layout and Beginning the Development8:41
Working with Global Colors and Fonts for the Theme11:48
Creating the Header for a Block Theme14:33
Setting Global Styles for the Button Component7:55
Creating the Footer for a Block Theme14:43
Developing a Hero Block and Using Template Parts11:02
Developing a Post Grid Using Query Loop14:25
Creating Additional Blocks for a Block Theme20:34
Final Adjustments for a Block Theme17:25

Creating and Registering the First Block for Gutenberg13:22
First React Component and Setting Up JSX Compilation15:34
Working with CSS (default classes and attributes)15:29
File Hierarchy and @wordpress/create-block9:20
Understanding the Structure of Gutenberg Blocks in WordPress2:32
Code Validation (Format/Lint:JS/Lint:CSS)14:55
Using the RichText Component13:37
Adding Buttons to the Toolbar12:19
Adding Actions to Buttons in the Toolbar11:32
Using the InspectorControls Component10:43
InnerBlocks Component for Nested Blocks16:21
Using RichText for a Nested Block15:15
Adding an Option to Define the Number of Columns11:44
Adding CSS styles for the block on the front and admin parts15:53
Uploading Images using MediaPlaceholder Component14:50
Using isBlobURL to Determine the Loading Status of an Image9:17
Adding the Option to Replace or Remove an Image6:50
Editing alt for an Image11:21

What is a Dynamic Block. Start of Plugin Development6:29
Render Callback for Frontend Part in PHP10:39
Working on the Logic of the Frontend Part and CSS Styles9:09
Building Block Logic for Gutenberg in JavaScript8:56
Displaying Dynamic Content in the Gutenberg Editor with JavaScript10:50
Using Components for Settings the Block from Sidebar9:30
Adding Sorting with QueryControls Component7:59
Additional Features of the QueryControls Component9:46
Different Ways to Add Meta Boxes in Gutenberg Editor1:07:49
Summarise: Creating Dynamic Blocks2:30

Plugin Structure and Activation/Deactivation Hooks15:32
Registering a Post Type in a Plugin14:59
Registering a Taxonomy in a Plugin13:27
Registering Meta Boxes in a Plugin29:15
Enqueuing CSS Styles and JS Scripts in a Plugin8:46
Safe Data Output (Escaping)10:30
Translating a Plugin and Language Functions12:49
Template Structure in a Plugin21:24
Displaying Content for Post Type, Taxonomy, Meta Boxes14:30
Filtering by Meta Boxes24:48
Filtering by Taxonomies14:01
Shortcode in a Plugin27:44
Implementing a Widget in a Plugin19:52
Elementor Widget in a Plugin. Part 122:12
Elementor Widget in a Plugin. Part 218:30
WPBakery Shortcode27:22
Admin Panel Page for a Plugin11:57
Admin Panel Settings Fields14:58
Ajax for a Plugin. Part 120:35
Ajax for a Plugin. Part 219:42
Custom Page Template in a Plugin16:36
Adding Custom Columns to Post Type List21:42
Adding Properties from the Frontend. Part 113:28
Adding Properties from the Frontend. Part 214:21
Adding Properties from the Frontend. Part 314:56
Adding Properties from the Frontend. Part 414:35
Property Listing. Part 115:23
Property Listing. Part 219:10
Wishlist Option. Part 116:00
Wishlist Option. Part 211:51
Wishlist Option. Part 324:21

Analysis of marketplaces for freelancers – Envato Marketplaces.9:12
Choosing a product and platform for passive income.9:37
How to become an author and sell your digital products.12:24
Skills required to work on marketplaces.9:45
How to build and enhance your personal brand and why it’s essential.11:55
Financial aspects and methods for withdrawing earnings from the Envato Marketpla16:22
Pricing strategies: How to set the right price for your products.13:16
Types of licenses for digital products and how to choose the right one.8:27
Packaging your product for sale on Envato.16:42
Customer feedback and support.10:25
Design requirements for digital products.14:08
Competitor analysis and promoting your product on the Envato Marketplace.12:02
Collaborations and teamwork on Envato marketplaces.14:03
Author motivation system on Envato.9:39
SEO optimization and other promotion techniques for marketplaces.17:24
Alternative platforms to ThemeForest: About TemplateMonster Marketplace.13:08
Reasons you can get banned on Envato.16:38
How traffic is generated for products on marketplaces.18:10
Learn how Envato traffic really works, including direct visits, referrals from impact radius, and the value of creating new templates versus multi-purpose demos to drive sales.

Working Environment, Variables, and Constants55:27
Data Types in PHP54:50
Conditionals: if else, switch case, match57:35
Arithmetic Operators and Loops: for, while, do while, foreach1:01:44
include / require / User-Defined Functions43:26
Predefined Functions in PHP for Strings and Date/Time Operations57:11
HTTP Data Transmission: $_POST / $_GET57:01
File Upload and File Interaction Functions48:36
Sessions and Cookies in PHP: $_SESSION, $_COOKIE55:06
Databases (MySQL & phpMyAdmin)52:12
Database Practice1:02:26

What is Headless WordPress and How to Use It30:05
Run WordPress with Docker28:39
WooCommerce Intensive Course Stream: Part 12:33:51
WooCommerce Intensive Course Stream: Part 21:49:17
WooCommerce Intensive Course Stream: Part 31:17:13
WooCommerce Intensive Course Stream: Part 41:30:54
WooCommerce Intensive Course Stream: Part 51:24:55
WooCommerce Intensive Course Stream: Part 61:31:35
WooCommerce Intensive Course Stream: Part 755:51

Requirements

Basic WordPress knowledge (how to create a blog post, etc)
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS/JS/PHP (be familiar with syntax)

Description

Ready to elevate your web development skills and become a WordPress expert? This comprehensive course is your gateway to mastering modern WordPress, including Full Site Editing (FSE), custom theme and plugin development, dynamic Gutenberg blocks, and more.

What You’ll Learn:

Start from Scratch: No prior coding knowledge? No problem. We'll guide you through WordPress fundamentals, from installation to advanced concepts.
Master the Latest Tools: Learn Full Site Editing (FSE), Block Themes, and the Interactivity API introduced in 2024.
Build Custom WordPress Solutions: Develop unique themes, create plugins, and design custom post types with intuitive relationships between content.
Dive into the Gutenberg Editor: Create dynamic blocks using React.js, customize layouts with InnerBlocks, and enhance the editing experience.
Learn Back-End Essentials: Understand PHP and MySQL fundamentals, REST API integration, and custom fields to build robust websites.
Front-End Mastery: Customize your site with CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress hooks for seamless user interactions.
Optimize for Performance: Implement SEO best practices, enhance website speed, and ensure top-notch security.

What Makes This Course Unique?

Expert Instruction: Learn from an experienced developer with years of real-world WordPress experience.
Up-to-Date Content: Updated for 2025, covering the latest features and development practices.
Hands-On Projects: Work on practical, real-world examples that mimic client projects to boost your portfolio.
Comprehensive Support: Get answers to your questions and access to a supportive community of learners.

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:

Build professional websites from scratch or customize existing themes for clients.
Develop and deploy custom plugins and Gutenberg blocks.
Create complex, dynamic websites with custom fields and post types.
Launch fully optimized, secure, and scalable websites online.

Why Learn WordPress?

With over 40% of the web powered by WordPress, mastering this platform opens doors to a thriving freelance career, full-time opportunities, or the ability to bring your entrepreneurial ideas to life.

Don’t miss your chance to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of web development. Enroll now and start building the websites of tomorrow, today!

Who this course is for:

Perfect for those who see WordPress not just as a blogging platform but as a powerful Content Management System (CMS).
Ideal for developers who want to create custom solutions like bespoke themes, plugins, and advanced functionality.
If you're looking to learn PHP and JavaScript, this course offers practical, real-world applications to help you grasp these languages.
Dive into the REST API to interact with WordPress data dynamically, enabling you to build modern, real-time applications.
For those curious about creating Custom Post Types, custom fields, and content relationships, this course provides hands-on guidance
Starting your own website design business? This course equips you with the skills to create professional websites and manage client projects effectively.
Freelancers looking to expand their services can leverage this course to deliver more advanced WordPress solutions.
If you're new to WordPress and want to build beautiful, responsive websites, this course is an excellent starting point.
Learn the fundamentals of WordPress, from installation to creating content and managing plugins and themes.
Experienced WordPress Developers: If you're already skilled in custom themes, plugin development, and the REST API, this course might cover familiar ground.
Those Seeking Niche Expertise: Developers focused on highly specific areas like advanced server-side optimization or Gutenberg Core development may need more specialized resources.

Unlock WordPress Power: Build Themes, Plugins & FSE Sites.

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Creating a Block Theme (FSE) for WordPress11 lectures • 2hr 32min

Developing a Static Gutenberg Block with JavaScript18 lectures • 3hr 41min

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Developing a Plugin for WordPress with PHP (OOP)31 lectures • 9hr 5min

Monetize your Skills with Passive Freelancing: Sell on Envato & TemplateMonster18 lectures • 3hr 53min

PHP Fundamentals for Beginners11 lectures • 10hr 6min

Advanced WordPress Skills9 lectures • 12hr 2min

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