Free WordPress Course

Welcome to this Free WordPress Course—your first step towards building a powerful presence on the web.

Whether you’re an aspiring blogger, a small business owner, or someone looking to develop digital skills, you’re in the right place.

Over the next series of lessons, we’ll walk through everything you need to get started with WordPress—from buying a domain to setting up backups to protect your hard work. And the best part? You don’t need to be a tech expert to follow along. We’ll keep everything simple, clear, and hands-on.

Here’s a quick look at what you’ll learn:

🔹 Domain Names – You’ll understand what a domain name is, how to choose the right one for your website, and where to register it. This is your online identity, and we’ll help you get it right from the start.

🔹 Hosting – Think of hosting as the home where your website lives. We’ll explain what hosting is, the types available, how to set it up, and what to look for in a good host to keep your site fast and reliable.

🔹 WordPress – This is the heart of our course. You’ll learn how to install WordPress, how to use its dashboard, choose themes, install plugins, and create stunning pages and blog posts. Whether you’re making a portfolio, a business site, or an online store, WordPress can handle it—and we’ll show you how.

🔹 Solid Backups (formerly BackupBuddy) – Mistakes happen. That’s why we’ll also cover how to use a powerful backup tool to keep your website safe. You’ll learn how to schedule backups, restore your site if something goes wrong, and move your site between servers with confidence.

This course is designed to be practical and empowering. By the end of it, you’ll have a fully functional WordPress website that you created yourself, and you’ll know how to manage it like a pro.

So get ready to take control of your digital space. Ask questions, follow along, and don’t worry if you get stuck—we’re here to help every step of the way.

Let’s get started!