Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I will be missing a module as I’ll be on vacation (travelling, etc), will this cause me any problems with learning WordPress through your course?

A: No you won’t have any problem learning WordPress even after you take your vacation.

The course is set up with a bunch of video modules that are self-study, you’ll be able to catch up on them at anytime.

Q: Is this course live or recorded?

A: Actually, it’s both. The weekly modules are recorded videos that you can refer back to at anytime. The Q&A sessions are live weekly but will also be recorded so if you miss any you can view the recordings.

Q: Are there any additional software purchases I will need to build my website?

Not at all! WordPress is free and so is Gimp (the program I recommend for website graphics). The only additional purchase you’ll need to make is website hosting which you would need to buy no matter how you build your website.

Q: I’m struggling with a specific theme for my website, will you cover this in your course?

We don’t cover specific themes in the course as there are thousands and thousands of themes! What I can do for you, however, is walk you through anything you need help with during the Q&A sessions that you’ll get ongoing, forever as long as this course is active.

Q: Can I see your full course curriculum?

A: Of course! Here is the new curriculum to be released for the June 6th version of this course:

Module 1: WordPress Basics, Hosting & Installation
- WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
- How WordPress works
- Ordering & Setting up Hosting
- Understanding & Using cpanel
- Setting up an email account
- Understanding & Using FTP
- WordPress Easy Install

Module 2: WordPress Tour
- WordPress Tour: Dashboard
- WordPress Tour: Posts
- WordPress Tour: Media
- WordPress Tour: Links
- WordPress Tour: Pages
- WordPress Tour: Comments
- WordPress Tour: Appearance
- WordPress Tour: Widgets
- WordPress Tour: Custom Menus
- WordPress Tour: Editor
- WordPress Tour: Plugins
- WordPress Tour: Users
- WordPress Tour: Tools
- wordPress Tour: Settings

Module 3: Uderstanding WordPress Themes & Plugins
- Install Theme
- Add Header
- Edit Footer
- Install Plugins
- Setup RSS Feeds With Feedburner
- Changing Permalinks
- Changing Theme Colors
- Editing Your CSS Files
- Editing Your PHP Files
- Adding a Favicon
- Creating Custom Menus

Module 4: Adding Content to WordPress Websites
- WYSIWYG Editor
- HTML Editor
- Adding Posts
- Categories
- Post Tags
- Adding Pages
- Adding Hyperlinks
- Adding Pictures
- Publishing Your Content
- Scheduling Posts
- Comments

Module 5: WordPress Safety & Security
- Backing up your WordPress Installation
- Doing security upgrades
- Troubleshooting site problems
- Additional safety precautions
- Security Plugins

Module 6: WordPress Files & Add-Ons
- Understanding your WordPress files
- Using FTP to add or change files
- Child Themes
- Getting a Google Account
- Webmaster tools
- WordPress analytics
- Activating Feedburner
- Privacy & security disclaimers