Resources
- WordPress.com – Free platform to create and manage WordPress websites.
- Canva – Online design tool for creating logos and other graphics.
- Kids and Teen-friendly video tutorials – Search for “WordPress for Kids” on or use this playlist YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmquH1ejoNYNY2CtTQD_ZlOsDG9x5PW7e
- WooCommerce – Plugin to turn a WordPress site into an eCommerce store. https://en-ca.wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/
- Brand Story – Examples and templates for creating a compelling brand story.
- More on Brans story and examples https://www.prezly.com/academy/brand-story-examples
Definitions
- Internet: A global network connecting millions of computers for communication and data sharing.
- Website: A collection of web pages accessed through the internet.
- WordPress: A popular content management system (CMS) used to create websites.
- Branding: Creating a unique name and image for a product or service.
- cPanel: A web hosting control panel to manage websites and servers.
- Hosting: A service that allows websites to be accessible on the internet.
- WooCommerce: A WordPress plugin that turns a website into an online store.
- Themes: Pre-designed templates that change the appearance and layout of your WordPress website.
- Plugins: Add-ons that extend the functionality and features of your WordPress website.
- Elementor Theme: A WordPress theme designed to work seamlessly with the Elementor page builder, allowing easy drag-and-drop customization of your website’s design.
- Brand Story: A narrative that combines facts and emotions that your brand evokes.
Sample Visuals
Website Layout Example
- Header: Site title and navigation menu.
- Main Content: Blog posts or main pages.
- Sidebar: Widgets, search bar, and recent posts.
- Footer: Contact information and links.
Brand Guide Example
- Logo: A simple icon or text-based logo.
- Colors: Primary and secondary colors used on the website.
- Fonts: Styles of text for headers and body content.
cPanel Interface Screenshot
- Highlight key areas: File Manager, Email Accounts, Backup Wizard.
- File Manager – cPanel allows you to upload files directly from its web-based interface called File Manager. Through it, you can upload and manage present and uploaded files right from a web-based interface.
- Email Accounts – Web-hosting email service included in cPanel is a common email hosting, which allows you to send emails, manage email accounts through webmail and email clients (Outlook, Thunderbird, Mail. app, . etc) via SMTP/POP/IMAP connection/protocols.
- Creating and managing the email accounts
- Backup Wizard ( Advanced learners only)
- The WordPress Toolkit provides a convenient, easy-to-use interface directly within cPanel that you can use to install, configure, and manage WordPress websites.
- Ways to install wordpress
- Way 1: Access Softaculous on cPanel and Start the Installation
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- Go to your cPanel account.
- Scroll down to the SOFTWARE section.
- Choose WordPress Manager by Softaculous from the list.
- Once the manager opens, select Install.
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- File Manager – cPanel allows you to upload files directly from its web-based interface called File Manager. Through it, you can upload and manage present and uploaded files right from a web-based interface.
WordPress Interface
After Installation 
Settings
WordPress Settings: Configurations that control various aspects of your WordPress website, such as site title, timezone, and permalink structure.
Features:
- General Settings: Configure the site title, tagline, WordPress address, and email address.
- Reading Settings: Determine what your homepage displays and how many posts are shown.
- Writing Settings: Set default post categories, formats, and mail server options for posting via email.
- Discussion Settings: Manage comment settings, including moderation and email notifications.
- Media Settings: Define default image sizes and how media is organized.
- Permalink Settings: Customize the URL structure of your posts and pages for better SEO and readability. For better SEO functionality
Plugins:
- Some Functionality Extensions:
- WooCommerce: Adds eCommerce capabilities to sell products online.
- Yoast SEO: Enhances search engine optimization for better site visibility.
- Contact Form 7: Creates customizable contact forms for user interaction.
- Jetpack: Provides security, performance, and site management tools.
- WPForms: Simplifies form creation with drag-and-drop functionality.
- Features:
- Social Media Integration: Share buttons and feeds from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Analytics: Track website traffic and user behavior with Google Analytics integration.
- Backup Solutions: Automatically backup your website data with plugins like UpdraftPlus.
- Security Enhancements: Protect your site from threats with plugins like Wordfence.
- Multilingual Support: Translate your site into multiple languages with plugins like WPML.
Themes:
- Layout Examples:
- Grid Layout: Displays content in a grid format, ideal for portfolios and galleries.
- Single Column Layout: Focuses on a straightforward, vertical flow of content.
- Magazine Layout: Presents posts and articles in a multi-column, magazine-style format.
- Sidebar Layout: Includes a sidebar for additional navigation or widgets alongside the main content area.
- Full-Width Layout: Uses the entire width of the screen for a more immersive visual experience.
- Appearance Examples:
- Minimalist: Clean and simple design with ample white space.
- Modern: Sleek and contemporary look with bold typography and dynamic visuals.
- Classic: Traditional design with structured layouts and serif fonts.
- Creative: Vibrant and artistic styles with unique design elements.
- Professional: Polished and formal appearance suitable for business websites.
WooCommerce Setup Screenshot
- Highlight key areas: Product management, Payment settings, Shipping options.
- Product Management
- Payment Settings
- Shipping Options
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