Mastering WordPress Development: From Installation to Theme & Plugin Customization

Description

Course Structure:

Title: Mastering WordPress Development: From Installation to Theme & Plugin Customization

Duration: 2 Months

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Week 1: Introduction to WordPress

• Lesson 1: Understanding WordPress
  • What is WordPress?
  • WordPress.org vs WordPress.com
  • Benefits of using WordPress for websites
• Lesson 2: Setting Up WordPress
  • How to choose hosting for WordPress
  • Domain name and DNS setup
  • Installing WordPress manually and via cPanel

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Week 2: Getting Familiar with the WordPress Dashboard

• Lesson 1: WordPress Dashboard Overview
  • Navigation through different menus
  • Posts vs. Pages in WordPress
• Lesson 2: Managing Website Settings
  • General, Writing, and Reading settings
  • Permalinks and media settings configuration

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Week 3: Customizing Your WordPress Theme

• Lesson 1: Introduction to WordPress Themes
  • How to choose the right theme
  • Installing free and premium themes
• Lesson 2: Customizing Themes
  • Theme options and settings
  • Adding custom headers, footers, and sidebars
  • Understanding child themes

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Week 4: Plugin Installation and Setup

• Lesson 1: What are WordPress Plugins?
  • Introduction to plugins and their importance
  • Installing and activating plugins
• Lesson 2: Essential WordPress Plugins
  • SEO plugins, security plugins, and backup plugins
  • Configuring plugin settings for best performance

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Week 5: Advanced Theme Customization

• Lesson 1: Customizing WordPress with the Customizer
  • How to change the site identity and appearance
  • Using widgets and menus effectively
• Lesson 2: Introduction to Page Builders
  • Using page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery) to create custom pages
  • Designing custom templates

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Week 6: Content Management and Optimization

• Lesson 1: Creating and Formatting Content
  • Writing posts and adding media (images, videos)
  • Using categories and tags to structure content
• Lesson 2: On-page SEO Best Practices
  • Optimizing content with Yoast SEO or Rank Math
  • Image optimization and speed enhancements

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Week 7: WordPress Security & Backup

• Lesson 1: Securing Your WordPress Site
  • Installing security plugins (Wordfence, iThemes)
  • Managing user roles and permissions
• Lesson 2: WordPress Backup and Restore
  • Setting up automatic backups
  • Restoring a WordPress website from backup

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Week 8: Final Project & Course Wrap-Up

• Final Project: Build a Complete WordPress Website
  • Implement all the skills learned in the course by creating a functional WordPress site
• Course Wrap-Up: Certificate of completion and final review

 

Contact Information:

For inquiries about the course:

• WhatsApp: +92345-8804969
• Email: info@seomasterz.com
• Office Location: SEOMasterz Pvt Ltd, 38-C1 Engineers Town Main Boulevard, Sector A, Defense Road, Lahore
• Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HNFWWt5Y2ynapiXs8