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freeCodeCamp

Build a Website from Start to Finish using WordPress

via freeCodeCamp

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive 5-hour tutorial to build a fully customized website using WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and Elementor. Set up a local server, create a design, and develop a custom WordPress theme compatible with Elementor. Learn essential PHP concepts, create custom post types and meta boxes, implement shortcodes, and design responsive layouts. Master the process of migrating from a local server to a production environment, and optimize your site with proper SEO, security, and caching techniques. Access provided assets, including mockups and theme folders, to enhance your learning experience.

Syllabus

Intro.
Designing Your Website (Speed Art).
Setting Up Your Local Server.
Create Your WordPress Database.
Download WordPress.
Installing WordPress.
Install Elementor and Theme Plugins.
Creating Your Theme Files.
Using functions.php to Set Up Your Theme Defaults.
Creating Default Theme Pages.
Install Your Theme.
General Setup.
Creating Header and Footer Blocks.
Creating Your Home Page.
Create Custom Post Type and Meta Boxes.
Creating Shortcodes Using Your CPTs.
Modifying Columns for Your CPTs.
Create Your Menus.
Creating Additional Pages.
Create Single Pages for Your CPTs.
Create A Form.
Create Elementor Section Templates.
Create Another CPT.
Validate and Modify Mobile.
Export Your Website for Production.
Recommend Security, SEO, and Caching Plugins.
Setup Security.
Setup Caching.
Setup SEO.
Wrap Up.

Taught by

freeCodeCamp.org

Reviews

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    Sunil Sharma
    entire course for building wordpress website from scratch using elementor is fantastic. Learnt new things and tips to work with CPTs and also regarding security plugin for wordpress.

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