Introduction to the Fundamentals (Session 1 of 3)

Lay a solid foundation to navigate WordPress with confidence. By the end of this session, you will understand the WordPress dashboard, themes, and basic content creation. You will be able to navigate the WordPress dashboard, install and customise a theme, and create basic pages and posts.

Topics covered:

WordPress Dashboard Overview:

• Understanding the layout and functionality of the WordPress dashboard.

• Overview of key sections like Posts, Pages, Media, Plugins, and Settings.

Theme Installation and Configuration:

• Introduction to WordPress themes: What they are and why they matter.

• Step-by-step guide on how to install a theme from the WordPress repository.

• Basic theme customization: Modifying headers, footers, colours, and fonts.

Creating Pages and Posts:

• Difference between Pages and Posts in WordPress.

• Hands-on exercise: Creating a new page and a new blog post.

• Introduction to the Gutenberg editor: Adding and arranging blocks.

• Setting up page hierarchies and managing menus.