Put yourself in the shoes of a community organizer tasked with creating a website for your school’s annual charity fundraiser. Envision a platform that inspires action and ignites passion to make a difference.
This is a scenario
Introduction
- Overview of WordPress as a CMS.
- Importance of website design for effective communication and engagement.
Setting Up Your WordPress Site
- Installing a local server environment (e.g. XAMPP, MAMP) for local hosting.
- Overview of online hosting options (e.g. shared hosting, WordPress-specific hosting) and considerations for future deployment.
Choosing and Adding the Right Theme
- Exploring different types of themes (e.g. multipurpose, niche-specific).
- Tips for selecting a theme that fits your website’s purpose and design preferences.
- A step-by-step guide to installing and activating a theme.
Designing Key Pages
- Understanding the structure and hierarchy of website pages.
- Designing specific pages for your website, such as:
- Home page: Introduction to the charity fundraiser, featuring impactful visuals and a clear call to action.
- About page: Providing information about the cause, organization, and team behind the fundraiser.
- Causes page: Showcasing the different causes supported by the fundraiser, with engaging content and visuals.
- Donate page: Creating a dedicated page for donations, including secure payment options and compelling donation appeals.
Customizing Your WordPress Theme
- Exploring advanced customization options through the WordPress Customizer.
- Customizing site identity, colors, typography, and additional design elements to complement the designed pages.
Adding Functionality with Plugins
- Introduction to essential plugins and their functions.
- Demonstrations of installing and activating plugins for various functionalities, including:
- Contact forms for inquiries and communication.
- SEO plugins for optimizing website visibility.
- Donation plugins for accepting online payments and donations.
Optimizing Your Website for Local and Online Viewing
- Ensuring responsive design for both local and online viewing.
- Testing website responsiveness on different devices.
- Discussion on considerations for online hosting, such as performance and security.
Exporting Your WordPress Website as HTML
- Introduction to exporting WordPress websites as static HTML for local hosting.
- Discussion on the process of migrating a website from local to online hosting.
Launching Your Website
- Final preparations for website launch.
- Overview of steps to launch a website online.
- Resources for further learning and assistance with online hosting setup.
Conclusion
- Recap of key points covered.
- Encouragement to explore further, practice and continue learning.
- Q&A session for any remaining questions.