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WordPress Tutorial for Beginners 2023 | What Is WordPress and How Does It Works? | Simplilearn
The document provides an overview of content management systems, focusing on WordPress as a leading platform for website development and blogging. It outlines WordPress features, installation steps, and advantages compared to competitors like Wix, emphasizing its customization options and large user base. It also highlights the pros and cons of using WordPress, including the need for some technical skills and maintenance.
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- 4. Agenda What is ContentManagement System? What is WordPress? WordPress Features Competitor Analysis WordPress Installation Website Creation Advantages & Disadvantages
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- 6. What is ContentManagement System?
- 7. What is ContentManagement System? CMS A Content Management System (CMS) is a software application that provides a centralized and organized method for managing, storing, and publishing digital content.
- 8. It allows multipleusers with different levels of access to create, manage, and publish website content without needing specialized technical knowledge. CMS What is Content Management System?
- 9. CMS can beused for a wide range of websites, including blogs, e-commerce sites, portfolios, and business sites, among others. CMS What is Content Management System?
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- 11. What is WordPress? WordPressis a content management system (CMS) used for website development and blogging. It is open-source software and allows users to create and manage websites without any technical skills. WordPress
- 12. What is WordPress? WordPresshas a large user base and a vast array of themes, plugins, and widgets to enhance the look and functionality of websites. WordPress
- 13. What is WordPress? Itis widely used by individuals, small businesses, and corporations to build websites, blogs, portfolios, e-commerce sites, and more. WordPress
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- 15. WordPress Features WordPress Features Customizable Themes And Templates Supportsmultiple languages, making it easy to create and manage multilingual websites. Allows users to extend the functionality of their website with thousands of available plugins. Websites built with WordPress automatically adapt to different screen sizes and devices. User-friendly interface for creating, editing, and publishing content. Offers a wide range of customizable themes and templates for website design and style. 1 2 3 4 5
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- 17. Competitor Analysis Wix hasa more limited set of templates and design options Customization WordPress is highly customizable, with thousands of plugins and themes available Customization
- 18. Competitor Analysis Wix isknown for its user- friendly interface, making it easier for non-technical users to create a website. Ease Of Use WordPress can require more technical skills, especially if you want to create a custom design or add advanced functionality. Ease Of Use
- 19. Competitor Analysis Wix hasa more limited set of SEO options built into its platform, and users may need to upgrade to premium plans to access advanced SEO features. Search Engine Optimization WordPress allows you to install plugins and themes that can improve your site's SEO, such as Yoast SEO and All in One SEO Pack. Search engine optimization
- 20. Competitor Analysis Wix provideshosting as part of its platform. Pricing WordPress requires users to pay for hosting Pricing
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- 22. Configure WordPress: Afterinstallation, log into the WordPress admin area to choose a theme, add plugins, and create pages and posts. Launch your site: Now you need to change the site URL in the WordPress settings to your live domain name. WordPress Installation Choose a web host: WordPress requires a web host. Bluehost, HostGator, and DreamHost are among the hosting options. Download WordPress: You can download the latest version of WordPress from the official WordPress website Upload WordPress to your server: You can upload the WordPress files to your server using a FTP client, such as FileZilla, or through your web hosting control panel. Create a MySQL database: WordPress uses a database to store its content. You'll need to create a MySQL database for WordPress on your web server. Run the WordPress installation script: After uploading the WordPress files and creating a database, you can execute the WordPress installation script through your website. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
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- 24. Website Creation Example Text 1 Choosea Hosting Provider: You'll need a place to host your website. WordPress recommends using Bluehost, SiteGround, or WP Engine, but there are many other options available. 2 Install WordPress: Most hosting providers offer a one-click installation of WordPress, which makes it easy to get started. You can also install it manually, but this requires more technical knowledge. 3 Choose a Theme: WordPress has a large library of free and paid themes that you can choose from to change the look of your website. You can also install custom themes created by third-party developers. 4 Customize Your Website: Once you have installed a theme, you can start customizing it to fit your needs. You can change the logo, add pages, and publish posts. 5 Add Plugins: WordPress has a large repository of plugins that add new features to your website. You can add plugins for security, SEO, social media sharing, and much more. 6 Publish Your Website: Once you have completed your website, you can publish it for the world to see. You can then share it on social media and start promoting your website. 4
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- 26. Cons Pros • Open-Source • Customization •Large Community • SEO-Friendly • Content Management • Technical skills • Maintenance • Security • Speed Advantages & Disadvantages