The Practical Guide to Learning WordPress

Premium Course What is WordPress?

This 3-minute video provides a quick introduction to WordPress and demonstrates why it is the most popular web publishing platform today.

Premium Course WP.com vs WP.org?

This video explains the differences between the two versions of WordPress that are available from WordPress.com and WordPress.org.

Premium Course The 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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course What is Gutenberg?

In this video, you’ll learn how to create media-rich, custom layouts using the Block Editor in WordPress 5.5, nicknamed, “Gutenberg.”

Premium Course The Block Editor

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

Premium Course Create a New Post

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

Premium Course How to Add an Image

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

Premium Course Creating Links and Buttons

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

Premium Course Embed a PDF File

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

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course Creating Custom Menus

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

Premium Course 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 Customizer.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course Customize Your Theme

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

Premium Course Installing a New Theme

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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course Text Blocks

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the Text Blocks in WordPress to add lists, quotes, tables, and more.

Premium Course Media Blocks

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the Media Blocks in WordPress to add photos and photo galleries to your WordPress pages.

Premium Course Design Blocks

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the Design Blocks in WordPress to create rich layouts with Columns Blocks, Reusable Groups, Separators, and Spacer Blocks.

Premium Course Widget Blocks

How to use Widget Blocks to display your most recent posts, comments, a search bar, social icons, and more… anywhere in your pages and posts.

Premium Course Pattern Blocks

How to use Pattern Blocks to easily add predefined collections of blocks to your pages to create rich layouts with just one click!

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course Managing Comments

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

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course 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.

Premium Course 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.