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

Regular maintenance helps in optimizing your website’s performance, securing data, and providing a better user experience. It involves a series of tasks that keep the website updated, backed up, and free from unnecessary clutter.

Key Regular Maintenance Tasks for WordPress

  1. Update WordPress Core, Themes, and Plugins:

    • Keeping your WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated is crucial for security and functionality. Updates often include patches for vulnerabilities and enhancements.
    • Check for updates regularly in your WordPress dashboard and apply them promptly.

  2. Back Up Your Website:

    • Regular backups are essential to safeguard your website’s data. In case of any issues, you can restore your site to a working state.
    • Use a reliable backup plugin or service to schedule automatic backups.

  3. Optimize the WordPress Database:

    • Over time, your WordPress database can accumulate unnecessary data, such as post revisions, spam comments, and transient options, leading to inefficiency.
    • Use database optimization plugins to clean and optimize your database regularly.

  4. Check and Fix Broken Links:

    • Broken links can negatively impact user experience and SEO. Regularly scan your site for broken links and either fix or remove them.
    • Tools like Broken Link Checker can automate this process.

  5. Review Security Scans:

    • Perform regular security scans to check for vulnerabilities or malware. Security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri offer scanning features.
    • Address any security issues that are identified immediately.

  6. Monitor Website Performance:

    • Regularly test your website’s performance for speed and responsiveness. Tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix can provide insights.
    • Implement performance improvements as needed, such as caching and image optimization.

  7. Clean Up and Optimize Media Library:

    • Remove unused media files and optimize existing images for faster loading times.
    • Plugins like Smush can automate image optimization.

  8. Check for Functionality and User Experience:

    • Regularly check your website from a user’s perspective to ensure all features are functioning correctly.
    • This includes testing forms, checkout processes, and navigation.

  9. Review SEO Strategies:

    • Stay updated with SEO best practices and update your content and SEO settings accordingly.
    • Use SEO plugins like Yoast SEO for guidance and recommendations.

  10. Audit Content and Update Regularly:

    • Regular content audits can help keep your site relevant and engaging. Update outdated content and publish new content consistently.

Creating a Maintenance Schedule

  • Develop a Regular Schedule: Depending on your website’s complexity, decide on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly maintenance schedule.
  • Use Maintenance Tools and Services: Leverage tools and services that can automate many of these tasks to save time and ensure consistency.
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