WordPress for Beginners

Wordpress tutorial for beginners focusing on the essential concepts and knowledge you need to get started with WordPress

Created byOS Training LLC

Last updated 11/2013

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What you'll learn

Install Wordpress and find a web host
Navigate Wordpress
Create content
Set up a blog
Customize the appearance and install themes
Install plugins, configure a contact form plugin, and a photo gallery plugin
Maintain, backup, and secure your website

Course content

8 sections • 39 lectures • 2h 49m total length

Introduction to the Course1:45
How to Get the Most Out of the Course2:54
What is WordPress?10:00
Resources You'll Need for the Course1:42
Here are the resources you'll need to make the most out of the course: Web Browser A web browser. We recommend Mozilla Firefox , Google Chrome or Apple Safari as they are generally faster and do a better job of implementing web standards than Internet Explorer. FTP Program If you don't already have…

Picking a Web Host3:52
Evaluate storage, bandwidth, uptime, and support when selecting a host, then compare cost, backups, and guarantees to ensure reliable WordPress performance.
One Click Installations5:15
Manual Installations7:41
Install WordPress manually by downloading from WordPress.org, unzipping, uploading files via FTP, creating a database, and running the browser-based installer to complete setup.
Navigating WordPress5:40
Explore the WordPress interface by viewing a blog, recognizing its title, post area, and sidebar, and learn to navigate the admin panel, manage posts, comments, and theme options.
Activity - Setting Up the Foundation0:54
Setting the Foundation To help solidify the information from the last three sessions, go ahead and complete the following tasks: Choose a web host Select a web host to use and create an account with them Register your domain name File your welcome email containing account login instructions in a saf…

Organizing Posts4:42
Organize posts on the WordPress home page in chronological order with archives. Create categories and subcategories with slugs, and use tags to group related posts.
Creating a Post6:46
Create a blog post in WordPress by adding a title and permalink, and using excerpts and teaser text. Manage categories, tags, visibility, revisions, and interface options to tailor your post.
Inserting & Formatting Text13:22
Inserting Images, Audio and Video6:24
Master inserting images, audio, and video in WordPress posts, including uploading and editing images, choosing sizes, managing galleries, and embedding YouTube or other sources.
Managing Content5:48
Explore the WordPress media library and posts, including uploading, attaching and unattached files, inserting media, and using bulk actions, quick edits, and trash recovery.
Activity - Creating Content1:31
Creating Content Set up Structure In Posts then Categories create categories called "Photos," "Tips" and "Adventures. Under "Photos" create categories called "Sports" and "People". Create posts Using Posts then Add New create 3 posts for "Adventures" (e.g. Traveling Italy, Hiking in Yellowstone, Sk…

Listing Links2:44
Explore how to manage and display links in WordPress, including linking to other sites, organizing with categories, configuring display options, and target behavior.
Adding Pages2:55
Learn to create and manage WordPress pages in the admin panel, publish or draft pages, use bulk actions and search, and work with parent and sub pages.
Moderating Comments4:07
Activity - Additional Types of Content1:14
Additional Types of Content Edit links In Links select any of the sample links that you don't intend to display, and use the bulk action to delete them. Add 4 or more links to your favorite blogs and/or other websites. Add pages In Pages replace the default text on the "About" page with your own. (F…

Users6:15
Tools2:03
Explore WordPress tools for importing from Blogger, LiveJournal, Movable Type, and RSS feeds, and exporting based on date, author, or category. Manage categories and tags to streamline blog setup.
Settings8:23
Activity - Controlling Your Blog2:12
Users In Users then Your Profile enable keyboard shortcuts for comment moderation, then update your nickname and set it to be used for public display. Next, create a new user, setting the role to "Author." Log out of your main (administrator) account, and log in to the new author account you just cr…

What is a Theme?4:44
Finding & Installing Themes4:35
Explore, search, preview, and install WordPress themes, including free, commercial, and uploaded options, then activate and manage your installed themes.
Theme Settings3:04
Learn to customize the WordPress 2010 theme by changing the background color or image, cropping assets, and adjusting alignment, tiling, and fixed scrolling. Also note header options vary by theme.
Widgets5:01
Menus3:48
Create and customize custom menus in WordPress, add links to pages, posts, categories, tags, and Facebook, and organize items with drag-and-drop and submenus, then save and preview.
Activity - Customizing Appearance1:32
Themes In Appearance then Background set a different background color. In Appearance then Header set a different header image, either uploading one of your own or selecting from the included options. In Appearance then Themes click on the "Install Themes" tab. Find and install one one-column theme a…

What is a Plugin?4:12
Explore how WordPress plugins extend site functionality with widgets, forms, speed boosts, and search engine friendly enhancements. Learn how to activate, update, and troubleshoot plugins to keep your site secure.
Finding & Installing Plugins4:48
Recent Tweets1:26
Learn to display your Twitter feed on a WordPress site by installing a Twitter plugin, adding a widget to the right column, and configuring your Twitter username.
Adding a Contact Form6:25
Adding a Photo Gallery7:31
Explore WordPress plugins with NexGen Gallery, learn to organize images into albums and galleries, display slideshows and thumbnails via shortcodes, and manage tags, resizing, and access roles.
Activity - Working with Plugins1:35
Working with Plugins Let's warm up with the demo plugin. In Plugins activate the "Hello Dolly" widget. Reload the page a few times to see it in action at the top right of your screen. Next, deactivate the widget and delete it. Next, let's make it easy for readers to share your posts on their favorit…
Comment Spam4:12
Learn how to curb WordPress comment spam by configuring moderation rules, link thresholds, and keyword filters, and by deploying the Akismet plugin with an API key.
Backups3:05
Backups are the most important WordPress maintenance task; back up your database—the core store of posts and settings—frequently, and schedule daily or weekly backups using WPB backup and WordPress backup.
Security & Updates3:28
Protect your WordPress site with secure setup, regular updates, reliable hosting, strong logins, and careful plugin choices, backed by backups before updates.
Activity - Maintaining Your Website1:28
Maintaining Your Website Comment Spam In Plugins activate the "Akismet" plugin. Get an Akismet API key and enter it in Plugins then Akismet Configuration to complete the setup. Backups Pause for a moment to decide on how frequently you want backups to be made of your website, whether you want them t…

Description

This wordpress tutorial for beginners will teach you the basics of WordPress from start to finish. By the end of this wordpress online training you will have enough knowledge to create a website of your own.

This is an absolute wordpress tutorial for beginners. We start at the beginning and assume that you know nothing about Wordpress, Content Management Systems (CMS), and creating websites in general.

Who this course is for:

Individuals wanting to learn Wordpress best practices.
Business owners or employees responsible for their company's website.
Web designers looking to expand their service offerings by providing Wordpress sites for clients.
Individuals considering Wordpress for small to medium websites or for blogs.
Web Professionals looking to save time by learning from Wordpress experts.

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 16min

Setting the Foundation5 lectures • 23min

Creating Content6 lectures • 39min

Additional Types of Content4 lectures • 11min

Controlling Your Blog4 lectures • 19min

Customizing Appearance6 lectures • 23min

Working with Plugins10 lectures • 38min

Maintaining Your Website0

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