Course Outline: Website Designing with WordPress

Course Title: Website Designing with WordPress  

Offered by: Blogger Brackets  

Mode: Remote and In-Person  

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 Course Overview:

This course is designed for individuals interested in building and designing professional websites using WordPress. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this course covers everything from the basics of website creation to advanced design techniques. Delivered by Blogger Brackeyts, our course is available both online and in physical classes, ensuring flexibility for all learners.

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 Module 1: Introduction to Website Designing

– 1.1 Understanding the Basics of Web Design

  – Key concepts and terminology

  – Importance of a well-designed website

  – Overview of the design process

– 1.2 Introduction to WordPress

  – What is WordPress?

  – Advantages of using WordPress for web design

  – Differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org

– 1.3 Setting Up Your WordPress Environment

  – Domain and hosting basics

  – Installing WordPress

  – Introduction to the WordPress dashboard

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 Module 2: WordPress Basics and Essentials

– 2.1 Exploring WordPress Themes

  – Selecting the right theme for your site

  – Installing and customizing themes

  – Child themes: creation and use

– 2.2 Essential WordPress Plugins

  – Must-have plugins for every website

  – Installing and configuring plugins

  – SEO, security, and performance optimization plugins

– 2.3 Creating and Managing Content

  – Posts vs. Pages: When to use each

  – Creating and formatting posts and pages

  – Utilizing categories and tags for organization

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 Module 3: Designing and Customizing Your Website

– 3.1 Customizing Your Website Appearance

  – Working with the WordPress Customizer

  – Customizing headers, footers, and navigation menus

  – Widgets and sidebars: How to use them effectively

– 3.2 Visual Design Principles

  – Color theory and typography basics

  – Designing for user experience (UX)

  – Responsive design: Making your site mobile-friendly

– 3.3 Advanced Customization with Page Builders

  – Introduction to popular page builders (Elementor, Divi, etc.)

  – Creating custom layouts and designs

  – Advanced features and widgets

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 Module 4: Advanced WordPress Features

– 4.1 E-commerce Integration

  – Setting up an online store with WooCommerce

  – Product management and payment gateways

  – Customizing the shopping experience

– 4.2 SEO and Analytics

  – On-page SEO best practices

  – Integrating Google Analytics

  – Using SEO plugins to optimize your site

– 4.3 Security and Maintenance

  – Securing your WordPress site

  – Regular maintenance tasks

  – Backup and restore procedures

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 Module 5: Launching and Managing Your Website

– 5.1 Preparing for Launch

  – Final checks and testing

  – Launch strategies and promoting your site

  – Monitoring site performance

– 5.2 Ongoing Management and Updates

  – Updating WordPress, themes, and plugins

  – Managing content updates

  – Handling website issues and troubleshooting

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 Module 6: Special Topics and Advanced Techniques

– 6.1 Custom Post Types and Taxonomies

  – Creating and using custom post types

  – Custom taxonomies for better organization

– 6.2 WordPress Multisite

  – Setting up and managing a WordPress Multisite network

  – Use cases and best practices

– 6.3 Introduction to Custom Code

  – Basic HTML, CSS, and PHP for WordPress

  – Customizing themes and plugins with code

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 Module 7: Capstone Project and Final Assessment

– 7.1 Capstone Project

  – Designing and launching a complete WordPress website

  – Implementing learned skills and techniques

– 7.2 Final Assessment

  – Evaluation and feedback on the capstone project

  – Certification of completion and skills recognition

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Additional Information:

– Course Duration: Flexible schedules available

– Materials Provided: Course materials, access to online resources, and project templates

– Support: Access to instructors for Q&A sessions, both during and after the course

– Certification: A certificate of completion from Blogger Brackets

Enrollment Information: Contact us to enroll or inquire about course details, schedules, and pricing.

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This outline provides a comprehensive pathway for mastering website design using WordPress, tailored to meet the needs of both beginners and advanced learners. Whether you choose to attend remotely or in-person, our course offers hands-on experience and practical knowledge to help you succeed in the world of web design.