By the end of this project, you will create a full web-site that is attractive and user friendly using a free content management system, WordPress. You will learn how to create a website utilizing themes and plug-ins using the web creation tool. You’ll have a virtual space to showcase your business with customers who want to stay connected.
Build a Full Website using WordPress
Build a Full Website using WordPress
Instructor: Stacey Shanklin-Langford
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Advanced level
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2 hours
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Create a new website for development in WordPress.
Edit webpage content, links, and images.
Add and organize widgets to a webpage.
Skills you'll practice
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Set up a New Site for Development in Wordpress (7 min)
Update Homepage Settings and Edit Content (10 min)
Edit the Homepage (11 min)
Add and Link Secondary Webpages (11 min)
Edit and Publish Webpages and Blogposts (8 min)
Embed Links (9 min)
Add Social Media Buttons (10 min)
Recommended experience
This is an advanced level course. Learners should understand web design principles and have familiarity with WordPress.
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How you'll learn
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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HE
5
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2023
Absolutely essential for anyone who wants to understand or to learn how to use WordPress to build a website. Clear instruction in nice American English accent.
SN
4
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2022
The guided course video need to be updated to be in line with the current version of WordPress that is available. Other than that, very clear course, good for the basics.
DD
5
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
Very nice course, the instructor has fully explained how to set up a basic website from scratch. now I feel confident that I can set up a website for myself as well as my clients.
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Because your workspace contains a cloud desktop that is sized for a laptop or desktop computer, Guided Projects are not available on your mobile device.
Guided Project instructors are subject matter experts who have experience in the skill, tool or domain of their project and are passionate about sharing their knowledge to impact millions of learners around the world.
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