WordPress beginners should watch this tutorial “crash course” on getting started with WordPress. We move quite fast, and cover only the high-level important areas of managing a WordPress website in this video.
If you’re looking for a slow-paced, step-by-step (boring) guide — this isn’t it! Use the links below to skip ahead, and be sure to checkout additional resources mentioned below.
Skip ahead:
00:14 Intro to WordPress tutorial for beginners
00:49 Logging into your WordPress website
01:26 Understanding the WordPress dashboard
02:35 Where & How to update WordPress/Themes/Plugins
03:05 Understanding WordPress Posts (vs. Pages)
08:57 Understanding WordPress Pages (vs. Posts)
10:30 Understanding the Media page
11:46 Managing your blog comments
13:03 Managing the appearance of your WordPress website
19:39 Where to configure your website’s menu
24:39 Managing your plugins
26:45 Managing WordPress users
29:48 Understanding WordPress tools options
30:51 An overview of WordPress settings
35:53 Setup your permalinks for better SEO results
37:01 How adding themes/plugins can change your WordPress dashboard
Resources mentioned:
How to build a profitable blog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgJwqcjW56c
Using the Twenty Seventeen theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOSZKsvFepo&t=64s
15 Ways to make money with WordPress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_sOZZCH6Yc
How to use Ninja Forms 3.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd3afgZUCBQ&t=18s
How to choose a WordPress theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32hdIJQP4zs
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Thank you so much for the video. Very helpful!
That's exactly what I needed. Fast and easy to understand. Thank you.
Thank you! Good, smart, informative and easy to follow for this total beginner.
Thank you! This was simple and informative. I loved that you mentioned other videos that you have created for some of the things and offered links. Thank you!
Amazing! Thanks
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I'm toying with upgrading my WordPress site and needed this refresher. I've only been using WordPress for about 4 months so I'm picking up all sorts of tidbits I missed. Much appreciated.
Great Video