Website Design 1 Day Grand Workshop by Edutech365

Course Title: Introduction to WordPress Web Design

Duration: 2 Hours

Objective:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to set up a basic WordPress website, understand how to customize themes, and manage content effectively.

Hour 1: Setting Up and Basics

1. Introduction to WordPress (10 minutes)
   • What is WordPress?
   • Benefits of using WordPress for web design.
   • Overview of WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org.
2. Installing WordPress (15 minutes)
   • Setting up a local environment (using tools like XAMPP or MAMP).
   • Installing WordPress on a server.
   • Overview of the WordPress dashboard.
3. Themes and Customization (20 minutes)
   • Exploring the theme library.
   • Installing and activating themes.
   • Basic customization using the WordPress Customizer (colors, fonts, layouts).
4. Creating Pages and Posts (15 minutes)
   • Difference between pages and posts.
   • Creating a new page.
   • Creating a new post.
   • Using categories and tags.

Hour 2: Intermediate Techniques and Content Management

1. Plugins and Widgets (15 minutes)
   • What are plugins?
   • Installing essential plugins (SEO, security, contact forms).
   • Using widgets to enhance site functionality.
2. Menus and Navigation (10 minutes)
   • Creating custom menus.
   • Adding pages, posts, and custom links to menus.
   • Understanding and setting up navigation structures.
3. Media Management (10 minutes)
   • Uploading and managing images, videos, and other media.
   • Best practices for media management (compression, alt text).
4. Introduction to SEO (10 minutes)
   • Basic SEO practices for WordPress.
   • Using an SEO plugin (like Yoast SEO).
   • Optimizing content for search engines.
5. Q&A and Final Overview (10 minutes)
   • Addressing participant queries.
   • Quick recap of the session.
   • Tips for continued learning and resources.