Complete Basics of WordPress Web Design and Web Development

🎓 **Welcome to the Complete Basics of WordPress Web Design and Development Course!** --- ### Your Journey into WordPress Begins Here! Are you ready to dive into the world of web design and development with WordPress, the most used Content Management System (CMS) globally? If you're nodding along or even just curious, this is where your adventure begins. 🚀 --- ### **What Will You Learn in This Course?** This course is meticulously designed to cater to both novices and those with existing WordPress knowledge. We'll explore the ins and outs of WordPress together, ensuring you have all the tools to build stunning websites from scratch. Plus, with a focus on no prior programming experience necessary, we're making it accessible for everyone! --- **🌟 Why This Course? ** - ✅ You're eager to **learn WordPress**. - ✅ You own or plan to start a business. - ✅ You have an idea for creating websites. - ✅ You dream of freelancing in web design/development. - ✅ You wish to create and sell websites. - ✅ And so much more! This course is tailored for anyone looking to enter the exciting world of website creation. --- ### **WordPress by the Numbers** 🤖 As of mid-2023, over **810 million websites** are powered by WordPress, making up about **43% of all websites** worldwide. With an estimated **500 new websites built daily**, there's no denying the platform's dominance and growth potential. --- ### **WordPress Demystified** WordPress is a user-friendly, open-source CMS that allows you to create advanced websites with **ZERO programming knowledge**. The three key components of WordPress—**Server, Database, and Language**—are all thoroughly covered in this course. --- ### **Your Instructor: Oliver Eklu** With over 7 years of hands-on experience in building, managing, diagnosing, migrating, and hosting websites, Oliver is the seasoned pro you'll learn from. His teaching approach ensures that every concept is explained clearly and concisely to facilitate an in-depth understanding of WordPress. --- ### **Hands-On Learning: The Project** - 🌐 **Project 1**: Build a Basic Personal Portfolio/Resume Website. Showcase your talents and skills to the world with a website that's both functional and visually appealing. --- ### **Course Summary** Here's what you can expect to master in this course: - 🛠️ Understand the complete process involved in developing a WordPress Website. - 🔍 Master the anatomy of a WordPress website. - 🧩 Learn problem-solving strategies for common WordPress issues. - 🎨 Discover how to use the most popular page builder, Elementor. - ⚙️ Explore WordPress Sections, Columns, and Elements. - 📄 Navigate and configure Pages effectively. - 🔗 Understand the importance of links and learn to add anchor links through CSS IDs. - 👥 Manage users within your WordPress environment. --- ### **Course Requirements** To get the most out of this course, you'll need: - ✅ A modern web browser like Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. - ✅ A laptop or desktop running Windows (7,8,10, or 11) or Mac OS 10.15 or above. - ✅ Reliable internet access. - ✅ No prior programming experience is required! --- Thank you for considering this enriching course to kickstart your WordPress journey. We're excited to welcome you and guide you through the transformative process of becoming a WordPress web design and development expert. 🌟 Let's embark on this adventure together!