WordPress syllabus:
1. Introduction to WordPress
- What is WordPress?
- History and evolution of WordPress
- WordPress vs. other CMS platforms
- Benefits of using WordPress
2. Setting Up Your WordPress Site
- Choosing a domain name and web hosting
- Installing WordPress
- Understanding the WordPress dashboard
- Customizing your WordPress theme
3. Creating and Managing Content
- Adding pages and posts
- Using the WordPress editor (Gutenberg or Classic)
- Adding media (images, videos, audio)
- Organizing content with categories and tags
- Creating and managing custom post types
4. WordPress Themes and Customization
- Understanding WordPress themes
- Choosing the right theme for your website
- Customizing themes with the WordPress Customizer
- Using child themes for safe customization
- Creating custom templates
5. Plugins and Extensions
- Understanding WordPress plugins
- Installing and activating plugins
- Popular plugins for common tasks (SEO, security, contact forms, etc.)
- Creating your own plugins
6. WordPress SEO
- On-page SEO best practices
- Keyword research and optimization
- Creating an XML sitemap
- Submitting your site to search engines
- Using SEO plugins
7. WordPress Security
- Common WordPress security threats
- Best practices for securing your WordPress site
- Using security plugins
- Regular backups and updates
8. E-commerce with WordPress
- Setting up an online store with WooCommerce
- Adding products and managing inventory
- Payment gateways and shipping options
- Marketing and promotions
9. WordPress for Developers
- Understanding WordPress themes and plugins
- Creating custom templates and functions
- Working with the WordPress API
- Debugging and troubleshooting WordPress issues