Course Content
What is WordPress?
History and Evolution WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
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History and Evolution
09:20
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
07:40
Why WordPress?
Popularity and Community Versatility in Web Development Case Studies: Examples of WordPress Sites
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Popularity and Community
03:29
Versatility in Web Development
04:24
Case Studies: Examples of WordPress Sites
08:40
Setting Up a WordPress Site
Domain Registration and Hosting Solutions Installing WordPress
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Domain Registration and Hosting Solutions
11:35
Installing WordPress
08:06
Dashboard Overview
Navigating the WordPress Dashboard User Roles and Permissions
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Navigating the WordPress Dashboard
04:08
User Roles and Permissions
07:12
Posts vs Pages
Creating and Editing Posts Adding and Managing Pages
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Creating and Editing Posts
08:47
Adding and Managing Pages
01:20
Media Management
Uploading and Managing Media Files Best Practices for Media Optimization
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Uploading and Managing Media Files
03:07
Best Practices for Media Optimization
03:36
Themes and Templates
Choosing the Right Theme Customizing Themes
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Choosing the Right Theme
04:32
Customizing Themes
09:26
Plugins
Essential Plugins for Beginners Installing and Managing Plugins
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Essential Plugins for Beginners
15:19
Installing and Managing Plugins
06:15
Basic SEO for WordPress
SEO Plugins and Tools On-Page SEO Best Practices
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SEO Plugins and Tools
07:48
On-Page SEO Best Practices
25:43
Analytics and Performance
Integrating Google Analytics Monitoring Site Performance
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Integrating Google Analytics
05:11
Monitoring Site Performance
03:22
WordPress in the Medical Marketing Field
Tailoring WordPress for Client Needs Case Studies: Successful WordPress Sites in Medical Marketing
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Tailoring WordPress for Client Needs
04:31
Security and Maintenance
Keeping WordPress Secure Regular Maintenance Tasks
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Keeping WordPress Secure
04:50
Regular Maintenance Tasks
09:48
Hands-On Session
Building a Simple WordPress Site Applying What We've Learned
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Building a Simple WordPress Site
12:08
Wordpress Basic Knowledge Quiz
01:00:00
WordPress Essentials for Beginners
About Lesson

WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that enables users to create and manage websites easily. It’s known for its simplicity, flexibility, and user-friendly interface. Originally created as a blogging platform in 2003, WordPress has evolved into a powerful tool used for all types of websites, from small personal blogs to large corporate sites.

History and Evolution

  • 2003: WordPress was launched by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little as a fork of b2/cafelog.
  • 2004-2005: Introduction of plugins and themes, allowing users to extend the functionality and design of their sites.
  • 2008: The WordPress admin dashboard was revamped for better usability.
  • 2010: WordPress 3.0 introduced custom post types, making it a comprehensive CMS, not just a blogging platform.
  • 2013-2016: The platform focused on improving the user experience with responsive design and enhanced media management.
  • 2018: Gutenberg, a new block-based editor, was introduced, changing how users build content layouts.
  • 2021-Present: Ongoing improvements in performance, security, and Gutenberg functionality.
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