WordPress Website Mastery

26 Lessons / 16.36 hours by Brian Richards

Welcome to WordPress Website Mastery, a comprehensive, multi-part course designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to build and launch exceptional websites using WordPress. In this introductory video, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of the key tools, concepts, and processes covered throughout the course.

Brian Richards provides a high-level overview of what to expect, introduces his preferred tools for development, and walks through the basics of a typical WordPress installation and server environment. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to solidify your knowledge, this video sets the stage for your journey into WordPress website development.

What You’ll Learn:

  • An introduction to the tools used by professional WordPress developers, including Sublime Text, Sequel Pro, and Transmit.
  • The components of a typical WordPress installation and how to set up your database.
  • Key server basics, including Apache, Nginx, PHP, and MySQL.
  • The roles of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in building dynamic websites.
  • The importance of caching, file permissions, and debugging for a secure and efficient website.
  • A glimpse into WordPress’s database structure and how it stores critical information.

Get ready to dive into the world of WordPress development with a solid foundation for success!

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Lessons

1 WordPress Website Mastery Introduction 27:35
2 Registering a Domain 3:17
3 Registering a Hosting Account 7:14
4 Pointing the Domain to your Hosting 3:27
5 “One Click” WordPress Install 2:08
6 Understanding WordPress Roles 7:10
7 Understanding Post Types 8:22
8 Understanding Taxonomies 4:57
9 Getting Started with Themes and Plugins 8:46
10 Presentation vs Functionality 6:21
11 Learn something useful every day 42:37
12 How WordPress Themes Work 57:15
13 Intro to creating your first WordPress Theme 1.6 hours
14 Intro to creating your first WordPress Theme 1.6 hours
15 WordPress Archive Templates 53:33
16 Finding quality themes and plugins 1.46 hours
17 Understanding Parent & Child Theme Relationships; Intro to CSS 1.13 hours
18 Exploring CSS and Stylesheets 55:41
19 Launch That Project! 58:31
20 Landing the Job – Finding, interviewing, and educating clients 54:26
21 Writing Proposals and Contracts 1.3 hours
22 Running Your Business – Getting Paid 59:01
23 Running your Business – Building a network 48:40
24 Designing for Content and User Experience 1.21 hours
25 Business Advice and another quick look at Beaver Builder 52:35
26 WWM Resources 0:00