2015
Lynda
Morten Rand-Hendriksen
1:55
English

Build a website for your independent business in the same spirit you run it. DIY (do it yourself) with WordPress. In this course, Morten Rand-Hendriksen shows how to create a website complete with a contact form, social sharing buttons, front page slider, and a photo gallery. He walks through every step in the process: from site planning and finding the right plugins, to installing a new theme and customizing the appearance of your site to match your brand. Plus, get tips for prepping and sharing your site with the world.

Introduction
Welcome
What you'll need to follow this course
A preview of the final site
1. Preparing to Build a Freelance Website
Establishing goals and needs for the site
Identifying requirements for your site
Making a basic content inventory for the site
Adding key content to the site
Handling custom content types
Adding custom menus
2. Picking and Configuring a Theme
Finding a theme that meets your needs
Roundup of suitable themes
Installing and activating Freedom
Customizing the theme
Configuring theme options
Adding a front page slider
Customizing the layout of individual pages and posts
Customizing the site using widgets
3. Extending Functionality with Plugins
Finding plugins that meet your needs
Roundup of plugins for this course
Displaying images with PhotoSwipe
Adding a contact form
Adding social sharing buttons
Controlling SEO and social sharing text
4. Going Live
Making sure your site hits the mark
Testing the site before going live
Securing your site and managing spam
Going Further with WordPress
Learn about WordPress with lynda.com

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