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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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.
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Taught in English
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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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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.
MA
5
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2020
Friend Here Your Videos So Excellent Nice #Mytv786 1st like and comment yesss n view stay connected always. Nice video big like👍Done I hope you come back👍👍👍👍👍❤️ 💙💛🌸🌸🌺🌺🍃🌱🌷💐🌿🌱💓 #Mytv786,
MS
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Reviewed on Sep 2, 2021
Though the course was a bit long for my liking,i enjoyed every single moment of doing this project.Now i have a good idea about the basics and can develop other websites on my own.
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