Web Design with WordPress

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
• Download Full Class Slides

tools

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

wordpress tutorials

General Functionalities (Videos)

• WordPress Overview
• WordPress Dashboard
• Changing General Settings
• Installing a WordPress Theme
• Creating Blog Categories
• Creating/Editing Pages
• Adding Images to Pages/Posts
• Adding/Editing Your Navigation Menu
• Installiung Plugins
• Difference Between Widgets & Plugins

Step-by-Step and Overviews (Articles)

• Difference Between Posts & Pages
• Visual Editor Toolbar Icons
• Writing & Editing Blog Posts
• Adding Images to Your Pages/Posts
• Understanding Short Codes
• Customizing YouTube Video Player Size/Appearance

Menus (Videos)

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

Plugins & Widgets (Videos)

• Difference Between Widgets & Plugins
• All-in-One SEO Plugin
• Creating Forms with Ninja Forms

Google Tools (Videos)

• Google Analytics Tutorial
• Google Webmaster Tools Tutorial
• Submitting Your Sitemap to Webmaster Tools

Related Tutorials (Videos)

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

wordpress plugins

• Akismet (Blog Spam Filter; Subscription Required)
• All In One SEO Pack | Beginner’s Guide | Video Tutorial
• WordFence Security
• Ninja Forms
• 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)

third-party programs

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

photography/illustrations

• 21 Amazing Sites With Breathtaking Free Stock Photos
• Depositphotos
• OpenClipArt
• Pixabay
• Public Domain/Free Image Sites

seo resources

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