Getting Started with WordPress in 2025: Get Familiar

Course Overview

Welcome to Getting Started with WordPress: Get Familiar! If you’re just diving into the world of WordPress for the first time and want to explore its powerful features, this course is designed to guide you step-by-step. Whether you’re building a personal blog, an online store, or a professional website, mastering the WordPress dashboard is your key to success.

Once you’ve chosen your hosting provider (covered in our previous course), it’s time to dive into the ins and outs of WordPress. This course will walk you through the essentials of navigating the WordPress dashboard, creating content, customizing your site, and setting up important features like security and SEO.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to manage your own WordPress site and take it from a blank canvas to a fully functional website.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for you if:

• You’re exploring the WordPress dashboard for the first time.
• You’ve installed WordPress on a host of your choice or created a self-hosted WordPress installation.
• You’re unsure how to get started and need a clear roadmap to navigate WordPress effectively.

Time Requirement

The course takes approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours , depending on how deeply you engage with each topic. Feel free to move at your own pace!

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Navigate the WordPress dashboard confidently.
• Create posts, pages, and customize your site using the Block Editor and Site Editor.
• Add and manage media files in the Media Library.
• Install and configure themes and plugins.
• Secure your site, improve SEO rankings, and troubleshoot common issues.
• Understand the basics of WordPress settings and customization options.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to WordPress

1. Introduction to WordPress

   • What is WordPress?
   • Why choose WordPress for your website?
   • The difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org.

2. WordPress Essentials: Domains and Hosting

   • Recap: Choosing a domain name and hosting provider.
   • Connecting your domain to your hosting account.

Module 2: Setting Up Your WordPress Site

3. Choosing and Installing a Theme

   • How to browse and install themes.
   • Customizing theme settings.
    

4. Choosing and Installing a Plugin

   • What are plugins?
   • Finding and installing essential plugins for your site.

5. Getting Started with the WordPress Dashboard

   • Tour of the WordPress admin area.
   • Understanding menus, widgets, and tools.

Module 3: Creating Content

6. Understanding the Difference Between Posts and Pages

   • When to use posts vs. pages.
   • Organizing your content effectively.

7. Using the Media Library

   • Uploading, organizing, and managing images and videos.
   • Optimizing media for performance.

8. Creating Posts and Pages with the WordPress Block Editor

   • Writing and formatting content with blocks.
   • Adding headings, paragraphs, lists, and buttons.

9. Basic WordPress Settings

   • General settings (site title, tagline, etc.).
   • Permalinks and reading settings.

10. What is the Difference Between the Block Editor and Site Editor?

    • Exploring the two editors in WordPress.
    • When to use each editor.

11. Intro to the Site Editor

    • Building and customizing your site structure.
    • Using templates and template parts.

Module 4: Customizing Your Site

12. Using Page Templates

• Selecting and applying pre-designed page layouts.

13. Using Template Parts

• Reusing sections across multiple pages.

14. Setting Up Your Pages, Posts, Site Logo, and Navigation Menu

• Creating a homepage, about page, and contact page.
• Adding a logo and configuring navigation menus.

15. Creating and Customizing a Header and Footer

• Adding branding elements to your header and footer.
• Including copyright information and links.

16. Nesting and Using Blocks to Create Visually Appealing Content

• Combining blocks for better design.
• Tips for creating engaging layouts.

17. Using Block Patterns

• Discovering and applying pre-designed block patterns.
• Customizing patterns to fit your style.

18. Embedding Media and Third-Party Content on Your Website

• Adding YouTube videos, social media feeds, and other embeddable content.

Module 5: Advanced Topics

19. 7 Tips to Improve Website Security

• Protecting your site from hackers.
• Best practices for secure passwords and backups.

20. Managing Spam on Your Website

• Identifying and removing spam comments.
• Configuring anti-spam plugins.

21. How to Backup Your Site

• Why backups are important.
• Manual and automated backup methods.

22. How to Improve SEO Rankings

• On-page SEO techniques.
• Using plugins like Yoast SEO for optimization.

23. How to Use Headings for Accessibility and SEO

• Structuring content with proper heading tags.
• Enhancing readability and search engine visibility.

Module 6: Getting Help and Support

24. How to Find Help with WordPress

• Resources for troubleshooting and learning more.
• Joining the WordPress community for support.

Course Completion

After completing this course, you’ll have the foundational knowledge to:

• Navigate the WordPress dashboard confidently.
• Create engaging content using the Block Editor and Site Editor.
• Customize your site’s appearance and functionality.
• Optimize your site for security, performance, and SEO.

Click here to access your private and secure WordPress site where you can practice everything you learn in this course. Are you ready to get started?

Ready to Dive In?

Take the first step toward mastering WordPress by enrolling in this course today. Whether you’re building a blog, an online store, or a portfolio, this course will give you the tools and confidence to succeed. Let’s get familiar with WordPress together!