Objective:
The objective of this lesson is to equip learners with a foundational understanding of the core building blocks of WordPress. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to navigate the WordPress dashboard, create posts and pages, understand the difference between themes and plugins, and customize basic settings. These skills are essential for anyone looking to manage a WordPress website effectively, whether for personal blogging, business use, or professional web development.
Comprehensive Content Overview:
WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that allows users to create and manage websites through a user-friendly interface. It’s known for its ease of use, flexibility, and a large community of users and developers. In this section, we will cover the following WordPress skills:
- Navigating the Dashboard.
- Creating Posts and Pages.
- Using Themes and Plugins.
- Customizing Settings.
In-depth Explanations with Actionable Insights:
Navigating the Dashboard
The WordPress dashboard is the control center of your website. To access it, visit yoursite.com/wp-admin and enter your credentials. Once logged in, you will see the dashboard with a menu on the left side, containing items like Posts, Media, Pages, Comments, Appearance, Plugins, Users, Tools, and Settings.
Actionable Insight: Familiarize yourself with the ‘At a Glance’ widget on the dashboard home. It provides a quick overview of your content and the number of posts and pages you have.
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