Web Design with WordPress

class handouts

• Download Full Class Slides (PDF)
• Download Class Handout (PDF)

basics

• Sign Up for 1&1 Web Hosting Account
• VIDEO: 1&1 Managed WordPress Account Set Up
• VIDEO: Installing WordPress on 1&1 Managed WP Account
• VIDEO: Setting Up SSL Certificate on 1&1

tools

• Free WordPress Themes
• Premium Themes: TemplateMonster.com
• Canva (Online Design Tool and Highly Recommended!) | Video Tutorial
• PIXLR (Free Online Photo Editor | Video Tutorials)
• OpenShot (Browser-based Video Editor | Tutorial)
• Top 5 Best Free Video Editing Software For YouTube (Video w/Demos)
• The Ultimate Web Writing Cheat Sheet
• Web Design/Usability Resources

wordpress tutorials

General Functionalities (Videos)

• WordPress Tutorial
• WordPress Dashboard
• Changing General Settings
• Installing a WordPress Theme
• Creating Blog Categories
• Creating Blog Post
• Adding/Editing Your Navigation Menu
• Installing Plugins
• Difference Between Widgets & Plugins

Elementor Page Editor (Videos)

• Installation
• Editor Overview
• Creating Your First Page Overview

Creating/Managing Menus (Videos)

• Adding/Editing Your Navigation Menu
• Creating Drop-down Menus

Plugins & Widgets (Videos)

• Difference Between Widgets & Plugins
• Elementor Page Editor: Overview
• All-in-One SEO Plugin
• Creating Forms with Ninja Forms

Google Tools (Videos)

• Google Analytics Tutorial
• Google Search Console Tutorial

Related Tutorials (Videos)

• Building an eCommerce Site with WooCommerce
• WordPress Training from Lynda.com (Subscription Required)
• WordPress.tv (Free)

wordpress plugins

• Elementor Page Editor | Step-by-Step | Full Documentation
• Akismet (Blog Spam Filter; Subscription Required)
• All In One SEO Pack | Beginner’s Guide | Video Tutorial
• WordFence Security
• Ninja Forms
• Ninja Forms + Paypal
• Ninja Forms w/ File Uploader
• Google Analytics Dashboard
• Jetpack
• WonderPlugin Photo Galleries
• Page/Post Duplicator
• Simple Share Buttons Adder
• Twitter Widget Pro
• Woo Commerce
• 8 Degree Coming Soon Landing/Maintenance Page
• WP Google Fonts
• Your Channel YouTube Channel Integrator
• Enable Media Replace
• LiveHelpNow HelpOut Tab (Requires a LiveHelpNow Subscription)
• WP Google Fonts

IgniteWoo UPS Shipping Plugin

third-party programs

• Free Broken Link Checker
• MailChimp
• Constant Contact
• LiveHelpNow Chat Software
• CallRail (Call Tracking Platform)

photography/illustrations/video footage

• 21 Amazing Sites With Breathtaking Free Stock Photos
• Depositphotos
• OpenClipArt
• Pixabay
• Pexels (Free Video Footage)
• Public Domain/Free Image Sites

seo resources

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