WordPress Essentials

In this comprehensive 8+ hour course, award-winning software trainer Geoff Blake takes you through the process of mastering WordPress, the world’s most popular blogging platform. Whether you’re setting up a blog on a local machine or a live site, this course will guide you step by step through installation and configuration. You'll learn the essentials of creating engaging pages and posts, adding images and media, and integrating applications like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator to enhance your content.

As you progress, you’ll explore the customization features of WordPress, which include customizing your blog’s layout and functionality. Geoff covers topics such as using widgets, creating blogrolls, and managing custom sidebars to make your blog unique and user-friendly. Additionally, you'll learn how to enhance your site with powerful plugins that extend WordPress's capabilities and give you more control over design and performance.

By the end of this course, you will have gained the knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently navigate WordPress, create visually appealing blogs, and optimize your site with essential tools and customizations. Whether you're a beginner looking to start your first blog or someone interested in taking your WordPress skills to the next level, this course provides all the knowledge you need to succeed in the world of blogging.