20-Day WordPress Website Creation Course Syllabus
Course Title: Building a Professional WordPress Website in 20 Days
Course Overview
This course is designed to guide participants through creating a professional WordPress website from scratch in 20 days. By the end of the course, students will have a fully functional website with essential pages, SEO optimization, and enhanced security features, ready for launch.
Get ready to build a professional online presence with a fully functional WordPress website! This boot camp will guide you step-by-step, even if you’re a beginner.
Learning Objectives
- Understand WordPress basics, hosting, and domain setup.
- Build a fully functional website with professional design and essential pages.
- Optimize the site for SEO, speed, and mobile responsiveness.
- Secure the website with essential tools and configurations.
- Launch a polished website ready to attract visitors and generate leads.
Syllabus Breakdown
Week 1: Foundations of Website Creation
- Day 1: Introduction to WordPress, Hosting, and Domain Setup
- Understanding WordPress: CMS basics.
- Setting up hosting and domain registration.
- Installing WordPress and basic configurations.
- Day 2: Choosing and Installing a Theme for Your WordPress Website
- Exploring free vs. premium themes.
- Installing and customizing a theme to fit your brand.
- Day 3: Setting Up Website Structure and Navigation Menus
- Planning site structure and user flow.
- Creating navigation menus and submenus.
- Day 4: Building a Professional Homepage
- Designing a compelling homepage layout.
- Adding banners, headlines, and calls-to-action.
- Day 5: Crafting the “About” Page
- Writing a clear and engaging “About” story.
- Adding images, timelines, or team bios.
Week 2: Core Pages and Functionality
- Day 6: Creating a Services Page
- Structuring and presenting service offerings.
- Including pricing tables or service descriptions.
- Day 7: Adding a Contact Page
- Embedding contact forms and maps.
- Including essential contact information.
- Day 8: Integrating Testimonials or Reviews
- Adding credibility with testimonials.
- Using plugins or built-in features to display reviews.
- Day 9: Installing Essential Plugins for SEO, Security, and Backups
- Recommended plugins for SEO, security, and backup.
- Installing and configuring key plugins.
- Day 10: Optimizing Your Website for SEO
- Conducting keyword research.
- Writing SEO-friendly titles, meta descriptions, and content.
Week 3: Advanced Features and Security
- Day 11: Creating a Blog Page
- Setting up a blog section.
- Writing and publishing your first blog post.
- Day 12: Adding Payment Options
- Integrating payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, etc.).
- Setting up product/service purchase buttons.
- Day 13: Securing Your Website
- Installing SSL certificates.
- Configuring security settings and firewalls.
- Day 14: Mobile Optimization and Speed Testing
- Ensuring responsive design.
- Testing site speed and optimizing performance.
- Day 15: Creating a Landing Page
- Designing high-conversion landing pages.
- Using templates or page builders like Elementor.
Week 4: Final Touches and Launch
- Day 16: Implementing Lead Magnet and Opt-In Forms
- Adding email capture forms.
- Integrating with email marketing tools.
- Day 17: Adding a Portfolio or Projects Page
- Showcasing past work with galleries or sliders.
- Structuring portfolio pages effectively.
- Day 18: Setting Up a Booking Page (for Service-Based Sites)
- Integrating booking systems or plugins.
- Adding calendar functionality.
- Day 19: Performance Optimization and Final Checks
- Checking for broken links and errors.
- Conducting a pre-launch checklist review.
- Day 20: Launching Your Website
- Finalizing site configurations.
- Publishing your site and announcing it.
Course Deliverables
- A fully functional WordPress website.
- Knowledge of essential WordPress tools and best practices.
- A certificate of completion (optional).
Additional Materials
- Worksheets and templates for each day.
- Recorded lessons and resources for independent review.
- Access to a private student community for Q&A.
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Bonus Features
- Access to 90 days of free hosting, domain, and security.
- Vendor list for resources and tools.
- Private Facebook group and live Q&A sessions.
Let’s build your dream website and take your online presence to the next level!