Create a Full WordPress Website with Free Themes and Plugins - Follow Along Tutorial

Overview

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Follow along in this comprehensive tutorial video to create a full WordPress website using free themes and plugins. Learn step-by-step how to set up hosting, install WordPress, configure basic settings, choose a theme, design pages, create forms, customize menus, write blog posts, and enhance your site's appearance. Gain practical knowledge on essential aspects like SEO, security, and logo creation using Canva. Perfect for beginners, this guide covers everything from initial setup to final design touches, empowering you to launch a professional-looking website without any cost.

Syllabus

- Getting Started
- Free SSL Certificate
- Installing WordPress
- Create a 'Coming Soon' Page
- Change Basic Settings
- Setting up 'Home' & 'Blog' Pages
- SEO & Security Plugins
- Finding a Free WordPress Theme
- Adding & Editing Pages
- Create a Contact Form
- Creating Custom menus
- Creating Blog Posts
- Change Public Username
- Customizing the Theme Design Part 1
- Creating & Adding a Logo Canva
- Customizing the Theme Design Part 2
- Add a Sidebar Image & Link