- $89.00
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Workshop Overview
This hands-on workshop is designed to give participants a confident foundation in WordPress, the world’s most widely used content management system. Whether you’re launching a new website, taking over an existing one, or simply trying to understand how it all works, this workshop walks you through the essential tools and settings you need to manage your site effectively. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to configure your site settings, create and organize content, and understand how WordPress structures information all without needing to write a single line of code.
Prerequisites
No prior experience with WordPress is required. Participants should be comfortable navigating a web browser and have basic computer skills (typing, clicking, copying and pasting).
What You Will Learn
- 01Getting Oriented in WordPress
- What is WordPress and How Does it Work?
- The Difference Between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
- Navigating the WordPress Dashboard
- Understanding the Admin Menu and Toolbar
- 02Essential Settings and What They Mean
- Site Title and Tagline — What They Are and Where They Appear
- Site URL vs. WordPress URL — and Why They Matter
- Setting Your Timezone, Date Format, and Language
- Reading Settings — Choosing What Your Homepage Displays
- Discussion Settings — Controlling Comments and Notifications
- Permalink Settings — How URLs are Structured and Why it Impacts SEO
- 03Pages vs. Posts — Understanding the Difference
- What Pages are and When to Use Them (About, Contact, Services)
- What Posts are and When to Use Them (News, Blogs, Updates)
- Creating and Publishing Your First Page
- Creating and Publishing Your First Post
- Using the Block Editor (Gutenberg) to Add Text, Images, and More
- Saving Drafts, Scheduling Content, and Managing Visibility
- 04Organizing Content with Categories and Tags
- What Categories are and How They Structure Your Content
- Creating, Editing, and Assigning Categories to Posts
- What Tags are and How They Differ from Categories
- Best Practices for Keeping Your Content Organized and Findable
- 05Media and the Media Library
- Uploading Images and Files to the Media Library
- Adding Media to Pages and Posts
- Understanding Image Sizes and Alt Text for Accessibility and SEO
- 06Managing Your Team and Toolbox — Users and Plugins
- Understanding User Roles and What Each One Can Do (Admin, Editor, Author, etc.)
- Adding and Managing Users on Your Site
- What Plugins are and Why They Matter
- Finding, Installing, Activating, and Updating a Plugin
- Knowing When to Use a Plugin and When to Keep it Simple
- 07Q&A
- Time to Answer Any Related Questions
Included With The Workshop
- A PDF guide on the information covered in the workshop.
Associated Certifications
Not applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that you may have questions, and we’re here to help! Some of the most commonly asked questions about this course are covered below but if they don’t cover what you are looking for feel free to reach out to us through our contact page, and we’ll respond promptly to ensure you get the assistance you require. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re committed to making sure you have all the information necessary for a seamless experience.
No, we'll provide a practice environment for the workshop. However, if you already have a site, feel free to bring your login credentials and follow along on your own.
This workshop focuses on core WordPress functionality like settings, content, and organization. We discuss plugins briefly but do not get into themes at this time.
This workshop will be based on the most current, stable version of WordPress using the Block Editor (Gutenberg). If you're running an older version or using the Classic Editor, some steps may look slightly different.