WordPress网站开发

📘 课程名称: Website Development with WordPress for Beginners
🕒 期间: 24 教训 (每个〜1.5–2小时)
🎯 客观的: 到本课程结束时, 学生将能够创建, customize, and publish fully functional WordPress websites.
👨🏫 Target Audience: Individuals with no prior coding or website-building experience.
🗂️ Course Breakdown
MODULE 1: WordPress Basics (Lessons 1–6)
课 1: Introduction to Websites and WordPress
- How websites work (domains, hosting, CMS)
- What is WordPress? (WordPress.com vs WordPress.org)
- Overview of WordPress features
- Live WordPress site tour
课 2: Getting Started with WordPress.com
- Creating a free account
- Navigating the WordPress dashboard
- Understanding the block editor
- Publishing your first post
课 3: Understanding Domains & Hosting
- Registering a domain name
- Introduction to hosting services (Bluehost, SiteGround, 等等)
- Installing WordPress via one-click install
课 4: Introduction to WordPress Dashboard
- Posts vs Pages
- Media Library, Appearance, Plugins, Settings overview
- Configuring general settings (timezone, site name, tagline)
课 5: Creating Pages and Navigation Menus
- Adding and organizing pages
- Creating custom menus
- Adding menus to headers and footers
课 6: Working with the Block Editor (Gutenberg)
- Understanding blocks (text, image, gallery, 视频, buttons)
- Creating layouts with columns
- Tips for using reusable blocks
MODULE 2: Themes, Customization & 设计 (Lessons 7–12)
课 7: Selecting and Installing Themes
- What are themes?
- Exploring the WordPress theme directory
- Installing and activating themes
- Theme customization basics
课 8: Using the Customizer
- Site identity and logo
- Colors, fonts, and layout options
- Live preview and saving changes
课 9: Introduction to Page Builders (Elementor, 等等)
- What are page builders?
- Installing and using Elementor
- Creating advanced page layouts visually
课 10: Building a Homepage with a Page Builder
- Designing a hero section
- Adding call-to-action (CTA) buttons
- Adding testimonials, 图片, and service blocks
课 11: Creating Blog and Portfolio Pages
- Setting up a blog archive page
- Creating categories and tags
- Showcasing projects using grid or portfolio layouts
课 12: Responsive Design
- What is mobile responsiveness?
- Using page builders for mobile layouts
- Testing your site on different devices
MODULE 3: Plugins, SEO, and Security (Lessons 13–18)
课 13: What Are Plugins?
- Understanding plugin functionality
- How to find, install, and activate plugins
- Recommended essential plugins
课 14: Forms and Contact Pages
- Installing a contact form plugin (WPForms or Contact Form 7)
- Creating and styling forms
- Spam protection tips (CAPTCHA)
课 15: SEO Basics for WordPress
- What is SEO?
- Installing and configuring Yoast SEO or RankMath
- Writing SEO-friendly content (标题, meta, slugs, headings)
课 16: Website Performance Optimization
- Caching plugins (例如, WP Super Cache)
- Image optimization tools (例如, Smush)
- Speed testing with Google PageSpeed Insights
课 17: Backups and Security
- Why backups matter
- Installing backup plugins (UpdraftPlus)
- Installing a security plugin (Wordfence or Sucuri)
课 18: Managing Users and Roles
- Understanding WordPress user roles (行政, Editor, 作者, 等等)
- Creating and managing users
- Security best practices (strong passwords, limited permissions)
MODULE 4: Advanced Customization and Final Project (Lessons 19–24)
课 19: Widgets and Sidebars
- What are widgets?
- Adding and customizing widgets
- Managing sidebar and footer content
课 20: Working with Custom Post Types
- What are CPTs?
- Using plugins like Custom Post Type UI
- Displaying custom content (例如, reviews, team members)
课 21: E-Commerce with WooCommerce (Intro)
- Installing and setting up WooCommerce
- Adding products
- Configuring payments and shipping basics
课 22: Multilingual & Accessibility Basics
- Adding multiple languages (TranslatePress or Polylang)
- Accessibility tips for all users
- Using alt tags, color contrast, and ARIA roles
课 23: Final Project Workshop
- Planning and building a complete website
- Personal portfolio, blog, business site, or nonprofit project
- Peer review and instructor feedback
课 24: Launch & Next Steps
- Domain pointing and going live
- Final checklist before launch
- Career paths, freelancing, and additional learning resources
🎓 Deliverables & Outcomes
到本课程结束时, students will:
- ✅ Build and launch their own WordPress website
- ✅ Understand how to manage content, 设计, SEO, and performance
- ✅ Have a functional contact form and optional blog
- ✅ Gain experience with plugins, page builders, and security
- ✅ Be ready to freelance or build websites for others