Complete WordPress Website Development – Beginner to Advanced

Learn how to build professional, responsive, and SEO-friendly websites using WordPress—the world's most popular CMS (Content Management System). This comprehensive course covers everything from setting up a WordPress site to customizing themes, using plugins, optimizing for search engines, and securing your website. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this course will help you master WordPress and create stunning websites with ease.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to WordPress

• What is WordPress?
• WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
• Understanding domains and hosting
• Installing WordPress (Manual & One-Click)

Module 2: WordPress Dashboard & Basic Settings

• Navigating the WordPress Admin Panel
• Configuring General, Reading, and Discussion Settings
• Managing User Roles & Permissions
• Updating WordPress Core, Themes, and Plugins

Module 3: Creating & Managing Content

• Posts vs Pages – Key Differences
• How to Add & Format Posts/Pages
• Using Categories & Tags for SEO
• Working with the Gutenberg Block Editor
• Adding Images, Videos, and Galleries

Module 4: WordPress Themes & Customization

• How to Choose the Right Theme
• Installing & Activating Themes
• Customizing with the WordPress Customizer
• Using Theme Builders (Elementor, Divi, Astra)
• Creating a Child Theme

Module 5: Essential WordPress Plugins

• Must-Have WordPress Plugins (SEO, Security, Caching)
• Installing & Configuring Plugins
• Best Contact Form Plugins (WPForms, Contact Form 7)
• WooCommerce Setup for E-Commerce

Module 6: SEO & Website Optimization

• On-Page SEO Best Practices
• Using Yoast SEO & Rank Math
• Improving Website Speed (Caching, Image Optimization)
• Mobile Responsiveness & Core Web Vitals

Module 7: WordPress Security & Backups

• Securing Your WordPress Site (SSL, Firewalls)
• Best Security Plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri)
• Automated Backups with UpdraftPlus
• Protecting Against Hackers & Malware

Module 8: E-Commerce with WooCommerce

• Setting Up an Online Store
• Adding Products & Payment Gateways
• Managing Orders & Customers
• Optimizing WooCommerce for Better Sales

Module 9: Advanced WordPress Development

• Introduction to HTML, CSS, and PHP for WordPress
• Customizing Themes with Code
• Creating Custom Post Types & Taxonomies
• Basics of WordPress Hooks & Filters

Module 10: Launching & Maintaining Your Website

• Migrating WordPress to a Live Server
• Monitoring Performance with Analytics
• Regular Maintenance Checklist
• Troubleshooting Common WordPress Errors

Who Should Enroll?

• Beginners who want to build a website without coding
• Bloggers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs
• Web developers looking to master WordPress
• Business owners managing their own websites

Prerequisites:

• Basic computer skills
• No prior coding experience required

Course Outcome:

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• ✓ Build fully functional WordPress websites
• ✓ Customize themes & plugins like a pro
• ✓ Optimize for SEO & speed
• ✓ Secure & maintain your site effectively
• ✓ Create an e-commerce store with WooCommerce