Website Development (No Code)

Wordpress Setup

Learning Outcome

6

Use dashboard, themes, and settings

5

Practice WordPress without domain and hosting

4

Install and use WordPress.org

3

Describe WordPress and its types

2

Explain what a CMS is

1

Understand two ways to develop websites

Introduction To Website Development Methods

  Coding Method  

You write code manually

Needs technical knowledge

Uses HTML, CSS, PHP, etc

There are Two Ways to Develop a Website.

Introduction To Website Development Methods

No coding required

Easy to manage

Beginner friendly

CMS Method

What is CMS?

CMS means Content Management System.

What is CMS?

It is a tool that helps you:

Without writing code

Manage pages

Build a website

Add content

Why WordPress?

WordPress is a CMS tool.

It is the most popular website platform.

Why WordPress?

It helps you:

Design pages

Manage content easily

Create websites

Two Types of WordPress

  • Hosting included
  • Easy for beginners
  • Limited control
  • Need domain and hosting
  • Full control
  • More features

How to install wordpress.org using Hostinger.in Cpanel?

Click WordPress Installer

Set username and password

Click Install

WordPress gets installed automatically

Buy domain and hosting

Login to hosting account

Open cPanel

For Students to Practice without Buying Domain and Hosting

  • Local WP Software
  • ProFreehost.com
  • Infinityfree

Wordpress.org Dashboard Introduction

After login, you see the Dashboard. It is the control panel of your website. You manage your website from here.

Main sections:

Posts

Pages

Appearance

Plugins

Settings

Theme Installation

Go to Appearance

Theme controls website design.

 Click Themes

 Click Add New 

Search a theme

Click Install

Click Activate

Customize Theme

  • Go to Appearance → Customize
  • You can change:

Fonts

Layout

Colors

Logo

Important Settings After Installation

After installing WordPress:

Change Site Title and Tagline

Set Permalink to “Post Name”

Set correct Timezone

Delete default post and page

Check comment settings

Summary

5

Dashboard, themes, and settings customize website

4

Students can practice without buying domain and hosting

3

WordPress has two types: .com and .org

2

WordPress is the most popular CMS platform

1

Websites can be developed using coding or CMS

Quiz

Which version of WordPress provides full control and requires separate hosting?

A. WordPress.com

B. WordPress.org

C. WordPress Lite

D. WordPress Free Edition

Quiz-Answer

Which version of WordPress provides full control and requires separate hosting?

A. WordPress.com

B. WordPress.org

C. WordPress Lite

D. WordPress Free Edition