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Your First Day with WordPress CMS

Learn to install WordPress locally! This tutorial guides you through downloading and setting up WordPress with XAMPP and a web browser. Start building your WordPress sites today.

4.4(189)
2h 47m
Certificate
Susan Simkins
Susan SimkinsInstructor

Course Content

Your First Day with WordPress CMS is a beginner-level Pluralsight course taught by Susan Simkins. It runs 2h 47m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.4 out of 5 from 189 reviews. It is a paid course, first published July 2021.

Learn how to download and install WordPress on your computer! This comprehensive WordPress CMS tutorial guides you through setting up a local WordPress environment, empowering you to begin building your own websites.

WordPress is the most popular Content Management System (CMS) globally, driving over 20% of all websites. If you're seeking user-friendly web software to create powerful websites with effortless content management and extensive functionality, WordPress is the ideal choice.

This tutorial will walk you through:

  • Installing WordPress: A step-by-step guide to getting WordPress up and running locally.
  • Navigating the WordPress Interface: Become familiar with the dashboard and key features.
  • Creating a WordPress Website: Learn to build a new site from scratch using existing themes.
  • Theme Selection: Discover best practices for choosing the perfect WordPress theme for your needs.
  • Plugin Management: Understand how to leverage WordPress plugins to extend site functionality.
  • Theme Customization: Explore how to customize a WordPress theme using CSS or create a child theme for more advanced modifications.
  • WordPress Publishing Best Practices: Learn crucial considerations before launching your site.

Software Required:

  • WordPress
  • Web Browser
  • XAMPP (for local server setup)

Start creating amazing websites with WordPress today! This tutorial provides the foundational knowledge you need to confidently manage and expand your online presence.

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