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Week 1: Introduction to WordPress
- What is WordPress?
- CMS vs. Static Websites
- Open-source vs. Proprietary Software
- WordPress Architecture:
- Themes and Plugins
- Core Files
- Database
- Setting Up a WordPress Site:
- Hosting Options (shared, VPS, dedicated)
- Domain Name Registration
- WordPress Installation
Week 2: WordPress Dashboard and Customization
- Understanding the WordPress Dashboard:
- Menu Navigation
- Common Settings
- Customizing Your Site:
- Themes and Plugins
- Changing the Site Title and Tagline
- Customizing the Homepage
- Creating Pages and Posts:
- Adding Content
- Formatting Text and Images
- Categories and Tags
Week 3: Media Management and SEO
- Managing Media:
- Uploading and Organizing Images
- Adding Captions and Alt Text
- Optimizing Images for the Web
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO):
- Basic SEO Concepts
- Optimizing Content for Search Engines
- Using WordPress SEO Plugins (Yoast SEO, Rank Math)
Week 4: Creating a Custom Menu and Navigation
- Understanding Menus:
- Creating Custom Menus
- Adding Pages and Posts to Menus
- Customizing Menu Appearance
- Navigation Options:
- Creating a Custom Navigation Menu
- Using a Theme’s Built-in Navigation
- Customizing Navigation Appearance
Week 5: Widgets and Sidebars
- Understanding Widgets:
- Types of Widgets (text, images, categories, etc.)
- Adding Widgets to Sidebars and Footers
- Customizing Widget Appearance
- Creating Custom Sidebars:
- Adding Custom Sidebars to Themes
- Assigning Widgets to Custom Sidebars
Week 6: Advanced WordPress Features
- Custom Post Types:
- Creating and Managing Custom Post Types
- Custom Taxonomies
- Custom Fields:
- Adding Custom Fields to Posts and Pages
- Using Custom Field Plugins (ACF, Pods)
- WordPress Hooks and Filters:
- Understanding WordPress Actions and Filters
- Customizing WordPress Behavior with Hooks
Week 7: WordPress Security and Maintenance
- WordPress Security Best Practices:
- Strong Passwords and User Permissions
- Keeping WordPress and Plugins Updated
- Using Security Plugins
- Website Maintenance:
- Backups and Data Restoration
- Performance Optimization
- Troubleshooting Common WordPress Issues
Week 8: WordPress Themes and Plugin Development
- Creating Custom Themes:
- Theme Structure and Template Hierarchy
- Customizing Theme Styles
- Child Themes
- Developing Custom Plugins:
- Plugin Structure and Development
- Creating Custom Functions and Hooks
- Testing and Debugging Plugins
Note: This outline provides a basic framework for an 8-week WordPress course. The specific topics and depth of coverage may vary depending on the instructor’s expertise and the students’ learning objectives.