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

Site performance impacts everything from user engagement to search engine rankings. Slow loading times, unresponsive pages, and downtime can lead to increased bounce rates and lost traffic. Regular monitoring helps you understand how well your site is performing and where improvements can be made.

Key Metrics to Monitor

  1. Page Load Time: How long it takes for a page to fully display on the screen.
  2. Time to First Byte (TTFB): The time it takes for the first piece of data to be received by the browser.
  3. Page Size: The total size of a page, including all of its content (images, scripts, CSS, etc.).
  4. Request Counts: The number of HTTP requests made for each page element.
  5. Uptime: The amount of time your site is available and accessible to users.

Tools for Monitoring WordPress Site Performance

  1. Google PageSpeed Insights:

  2. GTmetrix:

    • Offers detailed reports on page load time and recommendations for optimization.
    • Available at gtmetrix.com.

  3. Pingdom:

    • A tool for analyzing site speed and performance from multiple locations globally.
    • Check out tools.pingdom.com.

  4. WordPress Plugins:

    • Plugins like ‘Query Monitor’ or ‘WP Performance Profiler’ can help identify slow plugins or themes and monitor database queries.

Improving Site Performance

  1. Optimize Images:

    • Use image optimization plugins to compress and resize images without losing quality.

  2. Use Caching Plugins:

    • Implement caching to store static HTML versions of your pages, reducing load times for returning visitors.

  3. Optimize Your Theme and Plugins:

    • Choose lightweight themes and avoid using too many plugins. Regularly update them to ensure optimal performance.

  4. Optimize Database:

    • Regularly clean your WordPress database to remove unnecessary data like spam comments and old revisions.

  5. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN):

    • A CDN can distribute your content across multiple servers around the world, reducing the load time for users in different geographical locations.

  6. Choose a Reliable Hosting Provider:

    • Your hosting provider plays a significant role in site performance. Consider upgrading to a better hosting plan or a managed WordPress hosting service if necessary.

Regular Monitoring and Updates

  • Regularly Test Your Site’s Performance: Use the tools mentioned above periodically to track your site’s performance.
  • Stay Updated: Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated to the latest versions.
  • Analyze and Adapt: Use the insights from performance tests to make informed decisions about changes and improvements to your site.
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