
WordPress, a free open source content management system, enables you to create and manage websites with thousands of themes and plugins, monetization options, and WooCommerce.
Discover how WordPress powers blogs, business sites, e-commerce stores with the WooCommerce plugin, portfolios, memberships, LMS platforms, newsrooms, social networks, NGOs, and landing pages.
Download the latest xampp 8.2.12 64-bit for Windows, run the installer, and choose the install folder and language. Complete the lamp setup and prepare for WordPress installation.
Start Xampp - Start Apache Webserver - MySql server
Launch the Xampp control panel, start Apache and MySQL, and view the WordPress landing page at localhost to run your site locally. Future videos will cover site customization.
Access the WordPress admin panel by navigating to localhost/wordpress/wp-admin after starting the Apache server. Log in with the default username admin and password demo-123.
Clear WordPress default content by deleting the sample post, changing the category to blog, clearing pages, and permanently deleting posts, pages, and comments via bulk actions in the admin panel.
Install a WordPress theme directly from the dashboard by searching and selecting a theme, then activate it and refresh the front end to see the updated layout.
Install a WordPress theme by uploading the downloaded file through the dashboard, then install and activate to apply the change, using official or third-party free themes.
Log into the WordPress admin panel, go to posts and categories, and create multiple categories—blog, news, events, and sports—to publish a blog post.
Learn to manage WordPress blog categories with quick edit and edit options, rename and update URLs, delete with confirmation, and assign a parent category under the blog category.
Enable and manage blog comments in WordPress 2025 by using quick edit to confirm the default allow comments setting, submitting a test comment, and viewing moderation status.
Learn to manage blog comments in WordPress: approve, edit, publish, or delete comments from the admin panel, including moving to spam, replying, and viewing updates on the frontend.
Log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to appearance menus, create a new navigation menu, add pages like homepage, about, and contact, arrange with drag and drop, and save.
Navigate to WordPress appearance menus, manage locations, and select the primary menu from the dropdown. Save changes and view the front end to confirm.
Create and name a new WordPress navigation menu, add custom links with URLs, and save it as the primary menu; learn to view changes and how to delete a menu.
Toggle the navigation menu icon to remove an item, then save the menu and preview on the front end to confirm the main menu item is removed.
Welcome to the "WordPress 2026 : Complete WordPress Website Course" course! In this comprehensive program, you will learn how to create and manage your own website using WordPress, one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in the world. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to enhance your web development skills, this course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to build a professional-looking website from scratch.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand WordPress Fundamentals: Learn about the architecture of WordPress, including themes, plugins, and the WordPress dashboard.
Set Up Your Website: Acquire skills to choose a web hosting provider, register a domain name, and install WordPress.
Create Compelling Content: Master the art of creating and formatting posts and pages using the WordPress editor.
Customize Your Site: Explore different themes and learn how to customize them to fit your brand identity.
Add Functionality with Plugins: Discover how to enhance your website's functionality by installing and configuring various plugins.
Optimize for SEO: Learn the basics of search engine optimization to increase your website's visibility in search engines.
Launch Your Website: Prepare your website for launch, including best practices for testing and maintaining your site.
Manage and Update Content: Understand how to regularly update your content and manage your site's performance.
Custom WordPress Plugin Development : You will learn how to create your own WordPress plugin from scratch
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to WordPress
Module 2: Setting Up WordPress
Module 3: Creating and Publishing Content
Module 4: Customizing Themes
Module 5: Essential Plugins
Module 6: SEO Best Practices
Module 7: Launching Your Website
Module 8: Post-Launch Maintenance
A Powerful WooCommerce Website
Take your skills further by building a full-fledged eCommerce store using WooCommerce, the go-to platform for online stores. You’ll learn how to set up products, configure payment gateways, manage shipping options, and create a user-friendly shopping experience.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for:
Entrepreneurs and small business owners wanting an online presence.
Bloggers looking to share their passions and interests.
Marketers and content creators interested in website management.
Anyone interested in learning web development skills with WordPress.
Course Deliverables
Each module includes:
Video lectures
Step-by-step guides
Resources for further learning and exploration
Conclusion
Join us on this exciting journey to become proficient in WordPress! Whether you want to build a personal blog, a portfolio, or a fully functional e-commerce site, this course will provide you with foundational skills and confidence to succeed. Let's get started on your web development adventure!