The end of a course is always a critical moment. You have learned a lot and are now ready to put your knowledge into practice. In this conclusion video, the most important steps are summarized that you need to successfully continue and maintain your WordPress site.
Key insights
You have not only learned the basic functions of WordPress, but also how to create a website, add content, and consider legal aspects. Now it is time to apply this knowledge purposefully.
Step-by-step guide
At the beginning of the course, you learned what WordPress is and what options it offers to create an attractive website. To create your own site, you first need a web hosting provider and a domain provider. These two factors are fundamental to building your website.
Once you have found a provider, it was important to proceed with the WordPress installation. If your provider does not do this automatically, you have learned how to do it yourself. An important resource available to you is the support documentation of the respective providers. These help you resolve any uncertainties.
A crucial step on your journey was finding your way around the WordPress dashboard. Here, you learned about the most important areas such as settings, user management, plugins, design, and the media library. All these aspects are essential for successfully managing your website.
Additionally, you have learned how to create new content, whether through posts or pages. It is important that you understand and utilize the different editors that WordPress offers. The Gutenberg editor is the standard editor, while the Elementor editor provides you with additional flexibility and options to design your content.
Finding suitable plugins can be a challenge, but you now have a good overview of what to look for: trustworthy sources, high user ratings, and regular updates are signs of good plugins. This allows you to further customize and optimize your website.
You have also not neglected the security of your website. Keeping plugins up to date, removing inactive plugins, and complying with legal requirements are essential. You have learned that a privacy policy, an imprint, and a cookie banner are among the most important legal requirements.
Finally, once your design and all content are ready, you know how to put your site online so that it is accessible to everyone. The right hosting plays a significant role in ensuring the stable availability of your website.
I hope you have gained a lot of valuable information and skills from this course. Of course, I am always available for any questions and suggestions.
Summary - Guide to independently managing and maintaining your WordPress site
In this guide, we have summarized the steps you should know to successfully continue your WordPress site. You have learned the basics, the most important tools, and the necessary legal aspects. The successful management of your WordPress site now lies in your hands.
FAQ
What are the first steps after creating my WordPress site?First, you should ensure that you have correctly set up your web hosting provider and domain provider.
How do I install WordPress manually?If your provider does not do this automatically, follow the instructions in your provider's support documentation.
Which editors can I use?You can use the Gutenberg editor or the Elementor editor, depending on which features you need.
How do I find the right plugins?Look for trustworthy sources, high ratings, and regular updates to select the best plugins.
What do I need to consider for the security of my website?Keep plugins updated, remove unnecessary plugins, and ensure compliance with legal requirements such as privacy policy and imprint.
