Learn WordPress with me!
Let us learn WordPress through an online workshop format and see how it goes from there!
Preparation before the session
Please download and install the software from https://localwp.com (about 150MB) . This will help you create a WordPress site on a local server on your own computer. (needs a laptop / desktop).
Alternatives to LocalWP – Bitnami WP installer
Online alternatives – https://tastewp.com (gives you a test website that lasts for 2 – 7 days)
Getting Started
- Why are we studying WordPress?
- Using LocalWP as a test / learning bench
- Other alternatives if LocalWP does not work for you
- Front end (user facing site) vs Admin interface
Hello World
Content and Presentation
- Pages vs. Posts
- The WordPress Editor
- Posts – Categories & Tags
- Presenting content using Themes
Adding Functionailty
- Plugins in WordPress
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