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Getting started with WordPress


Introduction to WordPress Preview

WordPress essentials: Domains and hosting Preview

Choosing and installing a theme Preview

Choosing and installing a plugin Preview

Getting started with the WordPress dashboard Preview

5 lessons, 3 quizzes




Gain a familiarity with the WordPress Interface


Understanding the difference between WordPress posts and pages Preview

Using the Media Library Preview

Creating posts and pages with the WordPress Block Editor Preview

Basic WordPress settings Preview

What is the difference between the Block Editor and Site Editor? Preview

5 lessons, 2 quizzes




Site Editing


Intro to the Site Editor Preview

Using page templates Preview

Using template parts Preview

3 lessons, 1 quiz




Content Creation


Setting up your pages, posts, site logo and navigation menu Preview

Creating and customizing a header and footer Preview

Nesting and using blocks to create visually appealing content Preview

Using block patterns Preview

Embedding media and third-party content on your website Preview

5 lessons, 3 quizzes




Security, Spam and Backups


7 Tips to improve website security Preview

Managing spam on your site Preview

How to backup your site Preview

3 lessons, 2 quizzes




SEO


How to improve SEO rankings Preview

How to use headings for accessibility and SEO Preview

2 lessons, 2 quizzes




Getting help


How to find help with WordPress Preview

1 lesson




Getting started with WordPress

Introduction to WordPress




Transcript

Hi, and welcome to this introduction to WordPress. In this lesson, we’ll delve into the basics, helping you understand what you can achieve with WordPress, even if you’re a beginner.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this session are to define WordPress, discuss what can be achieved using WordPress, explore examples of WordPress sites, clarify what open source means, and briefly discuss the importance of themes and plugins.

What is WordPress?

At its core, WordPress empowers you to create your own website or blog. Millions and millions of websites have been built using WordPress, ranging from online stores and small businesses to renowned entities like NASA, the Walt Disney Company, and the Facebook Newsroom.

WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS)

But first things first, WordPress is a CMS or content management system. In simple terms, it is a free tool or platform that helps you create, edit, and manage your own website or blog without needing to learn code. Whether you’re a small business owner, a passionate blogger, or an aspiring entrepreneur, WordPress provides the perfect platform to showcase your ideas, products, and services to the world.

Examples of WordPress Websites

Did you know more than 40% of all the websites in the world are built using WordPress? Therefore, you can rest assured that it is an extremely reliable, secure, and sustainable platform. Let’s look at a few examples to see what types of websites have been built on WordPress.

First up, we have the Art Gallery of Ballarat, which is situated in Australia. They have an extensive collection of artwork, host exhibitions, and also sell jewelry, gifts, and accessories.

The next example is a business website of a plumbing company based in Cape Town. And as you will notice, the homepage is full of helpful information. We can read about the services, see testimonials, and find out where they are situated and how to contact them.

The third example is a food blog named Minimalist Baker, where you can find simple recipes, shop for kitchen utensils, and also learn more about baking and cooking.

The last example is of a website named Mrs. O. Around the World. It is a luxury travel blog filled with travel hacks, guides, and more.

WordPress as Open Source

Something else to mention is that WordPress is open-source. That means it is free software that anyone can download and use. It also means that anyone can contribute to the code or in other areas of WordPress to help improve it. Even you can get involved.

Themes and Plugins

There are two important elements to remember when you start building your WordPress site: themes and plugins. You will need a theme that will determine the look and feel of your website. And there are thousands of free and premium themes to choose from. Secondly, WordPress allows you to install plugins to add extra functionality to your website. Plugins can, for example, be added if you want to sell products on your site, improve the security or speed of your website, add forms, etc. Please note the themes and plugins featured here are merely examples.

Next Steps

So, to summarize, WordPress is a free tool you can use to build a website without knowing any code. WordPress is used by individuals such as bloggers, small business owners, etc. as well as large companies and even government agencies. WordPress is truly for everyone. But now you might be asking what happens after you download WordPress? That is a great question and exactly what we will be talking about in our next video, as you will need a domain name and a place to host your site. All the best as you start your journey with WordPress.





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