WordPress Fundamentals for Beginners
WordPress Fundamentals for Beginners is a non technical course that will show you how create a self hosted WordPress blog.
You'll learn about the different ways you can use a blog to work from home and how blogs earn money.
This is a beginner friendly, no-obligation, self paced course so there is no time limit. You can go as quickly or as slowly as you want, and repeat things as needed.
You will need to register for an account (log in) to take the course. If you haven't set up an account with a user name and password, you will be prompted to set one up.
Welcome to the Course! Where Things are Located and How to Get Around
Learn how the course is organized and how to ask questions and get help. You'll also learn about resources you can access that will help you get more out of the lessons.
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Understanding the Benefits and Features of a Self-Hosted WordPress Site
In this lesson, we will explore what it means to have a self-hosted WordPress site and delve into the benefits and features associated with this approach.
What is a Domain and Why It's Important
In this lesson, you'll learn what a domain is and why the name you choose is important.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing WordPress
This is where the fun begins! In this lesson, we will install WordPress on your site and set up your blog using Bluehost. Once you have completed this lesson, you are officially a WordPress user!
How to Log in to Your WordPress Blog Before Launching
You'll learn in this lesson, how to log into your blog while you're working behind the scenes, and getting it ready for launch.
Choosing the Right WordPress Theme: Setting the Tone for Your Online Business
you will learn how selecting the appropriate WordPress theme can have a significant impact on the success of your online business. A well-designed theme sets the tone for your website, creates a positive user experience, and helps to establish credibility and trust with your target audience.
Thrive Suite: Enhancing Conversion Rates for WordPress Users
This lesson will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make the most of the Thrive Suite toolset, a powerful suite of plugins designed to help WordPress users boost their website's conversion rates.
Prioritizing Goals and Needs When Choosing a WordPress Theme
In this lesson, you'll obtain the knowledge and skills to make an informed decision when choosing a WordPress theme that meets your business needs and goals.
How to Design Gorgeous No Code Websites with Thrive Suite
you'll learn how to create stunning and functional websites without needing any coding skills. With the help of Thrive Suite, a suite of powerful WordPress plugins, you'll be able to design websites that look and function just as good as if they were custom-built by a professional developer.
What are Plugins and How Do They Work?
Plugins help to extend the capabilities of your site and they can do some amazing things, and they can also shut your site down as well if you use them haphazardly.
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Thrive Suite on Your WordPress Site
In this lesson you'll learn how to install and set up Thrive Suite, a powerful set of tools and plugins designed to help you optimize and grow your WordPress website.
Finding Themes on Bluehost: A Step-by-Step Guide
you'll learn how to find and select the perfect WordPress theme for your website using Bluehost. As one of the most popular web hosting providers, Bluehost offers a wide range of themes that can help you create a stunning and functional website.
Finding Themes on the Envato Marketplace: A Step-by-Step Guide
you'll learn how to find and select the perfect WordPress theme for your website using the Envato Marketplace. With a vast collection of themes and templates, the Envato Marketplace offers an excellent platform for finding the perfect theme for your website.
Setting up Your Logo and Top Navigation
You'll learn how to create a professional-looking logo and set up your website's top navigation to improve user experience and increase engagement.
How to Set Your Permalinks and Why It's Important
You'll explore the basics of permalinks and how to customize them to make your URLs more descriptive, user-friendly, and easy to remember. You'll also discover how to set up and configure your permalinks for optimal SEO and website performance.
Setting Up Your Primary Fonts
This lesson shows you how to choose and set up the perfect font for your website to create a professional and cohesive design. You'll discover how to set up and customize your website's primary fonts to create a consistent look and feel across your pages and posts.
Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your First Perfect Blog Post
In this lesson, you'll learn how to create a high-quality blog post that engages your readers and drives traffic to your website.
Setting up Site Pages and Navigation
You'll learn how to create and organize your website's pages and navigation to provide a clear and intuitive user experience for your visitors.
Planning for Success: A Step-by-Step Blog Planning Guide
you'll learn how to create a comprehensive blog plan that sets you up for success. Whether you're a new blogger or a seasoned pro, having a solid plan in place can help you stay organized, motivated, and on track to achieve your blogging goals.
The Power of Integrated Systems: Creating an Amazing Customer Experience
You'll discover how integrating your business systems and tools can help you provide a seamless and exceptional experience for your customers.
A Step-by-Step Guide: Building a Lead Generation System with Thrive Leads
You'll explore different lead generation strategies and learn how to implement them using Thrive Leads, a powerful WordPress plugin. You'll discover how to create high-converting opt-in forms, design effective landing pages, and automate your lead generation processes to save time and maximize results.
Mastering the Art of Captivating Product Photography
You'll learn how to take stunning product photos that capture the attention of your audience in a way that helps you sell more products.
Building Income-Generating Systems for Business Success
We'll discuss how to build effective income-generating systems that can help you grow your business and achieve your financial goals.
How to Set up a Shop with Woocommerce
You'll explore different e-commerce strategies and learn how to implement them using WooCommerce. You'll discover how to set up your online store, add products, manage inventory, and process payments.
How to Set up Courses on Your Site with Thrive Apprentice
In this lesson, you'll learn how to create and sell online courses using Thrive Apprentice, a WordPress plugin designed for course creators.
What is WordPress and How Can It Help You Make Money with a Blog?
In this lesson, you'll learn why so many people are using the self hosted version of WordPress to build thriving online businesses. You'll learn how beginner blogs make money as well as items you might want to get together prior to setting up your blog.
Marvelyn Brown, the founder of Making It Remotely is a former analyst and project manager who turned her love of crafting, organizing, blogging and creating digital content into a business building resource for entrepreneurs. Here, we focus on tools, step by step tutorials, beginner friendly templates, courses and resources designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs create side hustles and full time businesses.