WordPress Video Tutorials

WordPress 101 Video Tutorials

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Introduction

What is WordPress?

In this section you’ll find out what WordPress is, the difference between the .com and the .org versions and how to install it.

Getting Started

The WordPress Dashboard

In this video, we’ll take a quick tour of the WordPress Dashboard, which provides access to all the site management features for your website.

Posts vs. Pages

In this video, you’ll learn the difference between the two primary forms of content in WordPress: Posts and Pages, and the best way to use each one.

What is Gutenberg?

In this video, you’ll learn the difference between the two primary forms of content in WordPress: Posts and Pages, and the best way to use each one.

The Block Editor

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the all-new Block Editor to create just about any type of layout you can imagine.

Creating Content

Create a New Post

In this video, you’ll learn how to create a new Post using the all-new Gutenberg Block Editor in WordPress to create a Paragraph Block and add a Drop Cap.

How to Add an Image

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to add photos using the Image Block in the all-new Gutenberg Block Editor in WordPress 5.0 and newer.

Creating Links and Buttons

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to add text links and create buttons using the new Button Block in the all-new Editor in WordPress 5.0 and newer.

Embed a PDF File

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to upload a PDF file and create a download button using the new File Block in the all-new Editor in WordPress 5.0.

Embed Video or Audio

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to embed video and audio files into your posts and pages using the Video and Audio Blocks in WordPress 5.0 and up.

Add a Featured Image

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a Featured Image to your posts and pages, improving how your content looks when it’s shared on social media.

Categories and Tags

In this video, you’ll learn the difference between categories and tags in WordPress, and how to use them to help your readers to find related content.

Publishing Options

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the Publishing Options in WordPress to make private, password-protected posts and pages, and how to schedule posts for automatically publishing at a future date or time.

Edit Existing Posts

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the All Posts screen to manage, edit, and delete posts that you’ve already published on your WordPress site.

How to Create Pages

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to create and edit Pages on your WordPress website for static content like your About or Contact pages.

Customise Your Site

Creating Custom Menus

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to create and customise the site navigation menu that appears at the top of your WordPress site.

How to Add Widgets

In this video, you’ll learn how to add widgets to the sidebar, footer, or other widget-enabled areas in your site, using both the Appearance > Menus screen or the Customiser.

Create a Static Homepage

In this video, you’ll learn how to use a static homepage as the front page of your WordPress website, instead of the default list of blog posts.

Customise the Theme

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the WordPress Customiser to configure the options for your website, upload a logo, personalise the colours, and even add custom CSS to personalise the design of your site.

Installing New Themes

In this video, you’ll learn how to install a new WordPress theme, upload a commercial theme, and preview what your site will look before you switch themes.

How to Install Plugins

In this video, you’ll learn how to find and install new WordPress plugins, adding all kinds of additional features to your WordPress-powered website.

Exploring Blocks

Text Blocks

In this video, you’ll learn how to use Text Blocks in WordPress for instance, to add a Quote or even a beautiful, full-width Pullquote with a color background.

Media Blocks

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the Cover Image and Gallery Blocks in Gutenberg to add beautiful, full-width photos and galleries to your WordPress pages.

Design Blocks

In this video, you’ll learn how to create custom layouts with multiple columns, media and text, separators, and spacers.

Widget Blocks

In this video, you’ll learn how to use Widget Blocks to display your most recent posts, comments, and more… anywhere in your pages and posts.

Pattern Blocks

In this video, you’ll learn how to use Pattern Blocks to easily add groups of predefined blocks to your pages, enabling you to create rich layouts with just one click!

Managing Your Site

The Media Library

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the Media Library in WordPress to manage, edit, or delete media files that you’ve previously uploaded to your site.

Managing Comments

In this video, you’ll learn the tips, tricks, and best practices for managing comments and encouraging meaningful discussion with your visitors.

Adding New Users

In this video, you’ll learn how to add new authors or users to your WordPress site, assign specific roles and permissions, and even review other contributors’ posts before publishing.

Edit Your Profile

In this video, you’ll learn how to edit your Personal Profile, create a Gravatar, and configure your preferences to make WordPress work even better for you.

WordPress Tools

In this video, you’ll learn about the tools in WordPress to export and backup your content, import content, and ensure compliance with user privacy laws.

WordPress Settings

In this video, you’ll learn how to configure the Settings for your WordPress website to ensure the best experience possible for you and your visitors.

WordPress 101 Videos


Course Information

Estimated Time: 130 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner

 

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