Complete Course of
WordPress CMS
Complete Course of WordPress CMS
WordPress is a widely-used, open-source content management system (CMS) that allows users to create, customize, and manage websites with ease.
Built on PHP and using MySQL or MariaDB as its database, WordPress powers over 40% of websites globally, ranging from blogs to e-commerce platforms.
Chapter 1: Introduction to WordPress
Lesson 1: What is WordPress?
Lesson 2: Evolution of WordPress
Lesson 3: The WordPress Ecosystem
Lesson 4: Use Cases: Blogs, business sites, e-commerce, membership sites, and more
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your WordPress Environment
Lesson 1: Installing WordPress Locally and on Live Servers
Lesson 2: Hosting Options: Shared, VPS, managed WordPress hosting, and cloud solutions
Lesson 3: Development Tools: Using Local by Flywheel, Docker, Vagrant, etc.
Lesson 4: Basic Configuration: Editing wp-config.php, file permissions, and initial settings
Chapter 3: Navigating the WordPress Dashboard
Lesson 1: Overview of the Dashboard Interface
Lesson 2: User Roles, Capabilities, and Permissions
Lesson 3: Managing Core Settings: General, Reading, Discussion, and Media
Lesson 4: Content Management: Posts, pages, media library, and comments
Chapter 4: Content Creation and Management
Lesson 1: Creating and Managing Posts and Pages
Lesson 2: Working with the Gutenberg Block Editor: Blocks, layouts, and best practices
Lesson 3: Organizing Content: Categories, tags, and custom taxonomies
Lesson 4: Managing Media and File Uploads
Chapter 5: Themes and Customization
Lesson 1: Overview of WordPress Themes: Free vs. premium and their role
Lesson 2: Installing and Customizing Themes using the Customizer
Lesson 3: Widgets and Menus: Placement, customization, and best practices
Lesson 4: Introduction to Full Site Editing and Block Themes
Chapter 6: Theme Development Fundamentals
Lesson 1: Anatomy of a WordPress Theme: Template hierarchy and core files
Lesson 2: Creating a Basic Theme from Scratch
Lesson 3: The Loop and Template Tags: Displaying content dynamically
Lesson 4: Conditional Tags and Template Parts
Chapter 7: Advanced Theme Development
Lesson 1: Building Child Themes
Lesson 2: Responsive Design and Mobile Optimization
Lesson 3: Integrating Custom CSS, JavaScript, and Third-Party Libraries
Lesson 4: Accessibility and SEO Best Practices in Theme Design
Chapter 8: Plugin Development Basics
Lesson 1: Introduction to Plugins
Lesson 2: Creating Your First Plugin: Structure, headers, and basic hooks
Lesson 3: Using Actions and Filters to Modify Behavior
Lesson 4: Plugin Debugging and Best Practices
Chapter 9: Advanced Plugin Development
Lesson 1: Building Complex Plugins: Custom post types, taxonomies, and meta boxes
Lesson 2: Developing Shortcodes and Custom Widgets
Lesson 3: Integrating with the WordPress REST API
Lesson 4: Security Considerations and Performance Optimization in Plugins
Chapter 10: Custom Post Types, Fields, and Taxonomies
Lesson 1: Understanding and Registering Custom Post Types (CPT)
Lesson 2: Creating Custom Taxonomies
Lesson 3: Using Custom Fields and Meta Boxes for Extended Content
Lesson 4: Leveraging Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and other frameworks
Chapter 11: The WordPress REST API
Lesson 1: Introduction to the REST API and Its Capabilities
Lesson 2: Creating Custom Endpoints
Lesson 3: Authentication and Secure API Access
Lesson 4: Integrating with External Applications and Headless CMS Concepts
Chapter 12: WordPress Hooks: Actions and Filters
Lesson 1: Deep Dive into the Hook System
Lesson 2: Practical Examples Using Actions to Modify Behavior
Lesson 3: Using Filters to Alter Data Before Output
Lesson 4: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
Chapter 13: Gutenberg Block Editor and Custom Blocks
Lesson 1: Overview of Gutenberg
Lesson 2: Creating Custom Blocks with JavaScript and React
Lesson 3: Extending and Customizing the Block Editor
Lesson 4: Advanced Block Development Patterns and Reusable Components
Chapter 14: WordPress Security Essentials
Lesson 1: Identifying and Mitigating Common Vulnerabilities
Lesson 2: User Authentication, Secure Passwords, and Two-Factor Authentication
Lesson 3: Securing the Admin Area and File System
Lesson 4: Security Plugins, Firewalls, and Regular Audits
Chapter 15: Performance Optimization for WordPress
Lesson 1: Caching Techniques: Page, object, and database caching strategies
Lesson 2: Optimizing Images, Scripts, and Stylesheets
Lesson 3: Database Optimization and Query Profiling
Lesson 4: Tools and Strategies for Monitoring and Debugging
Chapter 16: SEO and Analytics in WordPress
Lesson 1: SEO Fundamentals for WordPress Sites
Lesson 2: Configuring SEO Plugins (Yoast, Rank Math, etc.)
Lesson 3: Structured Data, Schema Markup, and Rich Snippets
Lesson 4: Integrating Google Analytics and Other Tracking Tools
Chapter 17: E-Commerce with WordPress
Lesson 1: Introduction to WooCommerce and Other E-Commerce Plugins
Lesson 2: Setting Up and Customizing an Online Store
Lesson 3: Managing Products, Orders, and Payment Gateways
Lesson 4: Extending E-Commerce Functionality with Custom Code and Extensions
Chapter 18: Multisite and Network Management
Lesson 1: What is WordPress Multisite?
Lesson 2: Setting Up and Configuring a Multisite Network
Lesson 3: Managing Users, Themes, and Plugins Across Sites
Lesson 4: Security and Performance Considerations for Multisite
Chapter 19: Internationalization and Localization
Lesson 1: Preparing Your Site for Multiple Languages
Lesson 2: Using Translation Plugins and Tools (e.g., WPML, Polylang)
Lesson 3: Best Practices for Theme and Plugin Localization
Lesson 4: Managing Locale Files and Contributing to Translations
Chapter 20: Backup, Migration, and Maintenance
Lesson 1: Best Practices for Regular Backups and Recovery
Lesson 2: Migrating WordPress Sites: Tools and techniques
Lesson 3: Routine Maintenance: Updates, cleaning, and optimization
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Common Issues and Error Logging
Chapter 21: WordPress CLI and Automation
Lesson 1: Introduction to WP-CLI and Its Benefits
Lesson 2: Automating Routine Tasks via the Command Line
Lesson 3: Managing Themes, Plugins, and Core Updates with WP-CLI
Lesson 4: Advanced Scripting and Automation Scenarios
Chapter 22: Advanced Integrations and Headless WordPress
Lesson 1: Understanding the Headless CMS Approach
Lesson 2: Integrating WordPress with Modern Front-End Frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
Lesson 3: Using GraphQL and REST for Seamless Data Interaction
Lesson 4: Case Studies: Real-World Headless Implementations
Chapter 23: Continuous Integration, Deployment and DevOps
Lesson 1: Version Control with Git
Lesson 2: Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines for Automated Testing and Deployment
Lesson 3: Containerization with Docker for WordPress Environments
Lesson 4: Monitoring, Scaling, and Ongoing Maintenance Strategies
Chapter 24: Building and Distributing Themes and Plugins
Lesson 1: Packaging and Documenting Your Themes and Plugins
Lesson 2: Submitting to the WordPress Repository and Licensing Considerations
Lesson 3: Marketing and Monetization Strategies for Your Products
Lesson 4: Community Support and Continuous Improvement
Chapter 25: Capstone Project and Future Trends
Lesson 1: Project Planning: Conceptualizing a complete WordPress solution
Lesson 2: Building an End-to-End WordPress Site Integrating Custom Themes, Plugins, and APIs
Lesson 3: Emerging Trends: Full Site Editing, AI integrations, and evolving standards
Lesson 4: Course Wrap-Up: Best practices, further learning resources, and community engagement
