Wordpress course-outline-bongomin-daniel
- 1. This course outline might change without notice P a g e | 1 July 2019 Bongomin Daniel - Facilitator - bongomindaniel@gmail.com /+256752870614 /+256787343721 PRACTICLE WORDPRESS WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT MODULES BY BONGOMIN DANIEL bongomindaniel@gmail.com
- 2. This course outline might change without notice P a g e | 2 July 2019 Bongomin Daniel - Facilitator - bongomindaniel@gmail.com /+256752870614 /+256787343721 Module 1: Open Source Software Introduction Different Terminology Platforms for Open Source Software Conclusion Module 2: Creating a WordPress Website Creating a Database Creating a Website Folder Copying the WordPress Files and Folders Configuring WordPress Module 3: Dashboard Login Starting WampServer Opening the Localhost Page Opening the Website Logging in to the Website Module 4: The WordPress Interface The Notion of the Dashboard Opening a New Tab For Your Website The Screen Options Expanding or Collapsing the Boxes Collapsing the Menu Module 5: Changing WordPress Settings Accessing General Settings Changing the Site Title and Tagline Changing the E-mail Address Changing the Timezone Module 6: About Plugins What is a Plugin? Where to Find Plugins Downloading a Plugin Installing a Plugin Updating a Plugin Deleting a Plugin Module 7: The Page Screen Switching Between the Visual and TextEditors Toggling the Toolbar Adding Buttons to the Editor Toolbar Module 8: Creating Web Pages Viewing All the Pages Adding Pages Creating Parent Pages Inserting Images Module 9: Creating Posts Creating Categories Creating Posts Adding Featured Image Module 10: Creating a Menu Creating a New Menu Adding Pages to the Menu Re-Arranging Menu Items Setting the Menu Location Removing a Menu Item Setting the Home Page Module 11: Inserting Hyperlinks Inserting a Hyperlink to Download a File Inserting a Hyperlink to an External Website Inserting a Hyperlink to an Internal Page Inserting an E-mail Address Removing a Hyperlink Module 12: About Shortcodes What is a Shortcode? How to Use a Shortcode Shortcode Example Module 13: Adding a Photo Gallery Installing a Plugin Creating the Photo Gallery Adding Shortcode to a Page Adding Page to the Menu Module 14: Creating a Contact Form Installing a Plugin Adding a Shortcode to a Page Changing the E-mail Address
- 3. This course outline might change without notice P a g e | 3 July 2019 Bongomin Daniel - Facilitator - bongomindaniel@gmail.com /+256752870614 /+256787343721 Module 15: About Widgets and Sidebars What is a Widget? What is a Sidebar? Adding/Removing Widgets Adding Text Widget Adding an Image Widget Adding a Post Widget Module 16: WordPress Themes What is a Theme? Viewing Themes Changing the Theme Where to Find Free Themes Installing a Downloaded Theme Module 17: Adding a Slideshow Uploading Images for Slideshow Using the Theme’s Built-in SlideshowFeature Installing a Slideshow Plugin Creating a Slideshow Adding the Slideshow to a Page Adding a Slideshow to a Sidebar Module 18: Adding Social Media Buttons Using a Plugin to Add Social MediaButtons Adding Social Media Buttons to a Widget Using the Theme’s Option to Add Social Media Button Module 19: Styling the Home Page Changing the Logo & Favicon Changing Home Page Content Area Module 20: Inserting A GoogleMap Opening Google Maps Copying the Code Changing the Editor Pasting the Code Module 21: Newsletter Signup Installing a Plugin Configuring the Plugin Adding Shortcodes Module 22: WordPress Web Security Installing & Activating the Plugin Scanning Your Website for Vulnerabilities Using Strong Passwords Changing the Admin User Keeping WordPress & Plugins & Themes up toDate Avoiding Free Themes Module 23: Redirecting Pages Installing a Plugin Configuring the Plugin Adding a Redirect Module 24: Backing Up the Website Installing a Plugin Creating a Backup Locating the Backup Downloading the Backup Changing the Backup Location Appendix A: Making the Website Live Uploading Files Creating a Database, User and Password Restoring the Backup Appendix B: WordPress Overview What is WordPress? The Difference Between wordpress.organd wordpress.com Features of WordPress Appendix C: Registering and Hosting a Website Introduction Creating an Account Option 1: Web Hosting Only Option 2: Registering a Domain & WebHosting Option 3: Transferring a Domain & Web Hosting