Video description
Master WordPress CMS on your terms with this one-of-a-kind video training course WordPress is the largest self-hosted blogging tool and is renowned and revered for its ease of use and robust toolset. Now, you can learn the ins and outs of maximizing WordPress CMS tools - from installing the blogging software to creating your own fully customizable blog - with WordPress CMS Essentials. Our instructors provide expert, straight-forward, user-friendly training to help you tackle new topics the way you want to learn. Master basic skills, boost your creativity, and challenge yourself in bold new directions. Get to know WordPress basics, familiarize yourself with its platform and tools, and set up your profile Selectexisting templates or get creative and customize your own WordPress theme Add video, audio, images, and other media to your posts and work with widgets to provide a dynamic reader experience on your blog Assign user permissions, use scheduling tools, and optimize your site for performance, security, and discoverability Includes over 6 hours of WordPress CMS video training. If youre looking for real-world WordPress CMS instruction, youll find it here.
Table of Contents
Getting Started with WordPress
Choosing between the WordPress CMS and the hosted blogging service
00:09:51
Obtaining the WordPress installation files
00:05:42
Installing WordPress on your server
00:08:16
Becoming familiar with the front end of your new site
00:05:34
Logging in and out of the admin system
00:05:48
Becoming familiar with the back end of your new site
00:06:33
Customizing the WordPress administration dashboard
00:05:45
Configuring the WordPress CMS
Configuring the general settings
00:08:27
Using the reading and writing settings
00:08:33
Configuring the discussion settings
00:06:42
Choosing the media settings
00:04:23
Setting up permalinks
00:05:54
Working with WordPress Themes
Reviewing the default themes
00:05:03
Finding additional themes
00:07:48
Adding a new theme
00:04:12
Changing between themes
00:03:28
Customizing Themes
Using the WordPress theme options
00:07:15
Modifying the site name and tagline
00:04:28
Setting a custom header
00:08:55
Adding your own logo
00:06:22
Setting a custom background
00:07:45
Modifying theme colors
00:04:43
Using the theme editor
00:05:08
Creating Posts and Pages
Understanding the Difference Between Posts and Pages
00:09:19
Creating a New Post
00:06:51
Editing an Existing Post
00:05:52
Creating a New Page
00:07:01
Editing an Existing Page
00:04:48
Adding an Image to a Post or a Page
00:08:13
Working with Categories
00:04:35
Tagging Your Posts
00:05:13
Working with Widgets
Working with the Widgets Manager
00:06:32
Adding Widgets to Your Site
00:03:28
Configuring Widgets
00:04:19
Controlling Widget Visibility
00:07:19
Managing Menus in WordPress
Using the WordPress Menu Manager
00:07:18
Creating New Menus
00:03:49
Adding Items to a Menu
00:03:23
Adding Custom Links to a Menu
00:05:50
Using the Menu Widget
00:05:22
Expanding Your Site with WordPress Plugins
Using the Plugin Manager
00:05:39
Finding Additional Plugins
00:08:28
Adding New Plugins to your Site
00:04:22
Enabling and Disabling Plugins
00:04:52
Configuring Plugins
00:04:50