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WordPress - Week 1
WTWD 510 - Introduction to Wordpress: Installation & Configuration
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | An open-source content management system (CMS) used to create websites and blogs. | WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet. |
| Installation | The process of setting up WordPress on a web server. | Downloading WordPress, uploading it to a web server, and running the installation script. |
| Configuration | The process of setting up basic settings for a WordPress site. | Configuring site title, tagline, timezone, and permalink structure. |
| Dashboard | The main administrative interface of WordPress where users manage their site. | Accessing the dashboard by navigating to yourdomain.com/wp-admin. |
| Themes | Templates that define the visual appearance of a WordPress site. | Installing and activating the "Twenty Twenty-One" theme. |
| Plugins | Add-ons that extend the functionality of a WordPress site. | Installing a plugin to add contact forms to a website. |
| Permalinks | The permanent URLs of individual posts and pages on a WordPress site. | Setting permalinks to "Post name" for SEO-friendly URLs. |
| Posts | Dynamic content typically used for blog entries and news articles. Posts are displayed in reverse chronological order on the blog page. | Creating a new blog post titled "My First Blog Post" with text and images. |
| Pages | Static content that doesn’t change frequently. Pages are used for content such as "About Us", "Contact", and "Services". | Creating an "About Us" page with information about the company. |
| Media | The library in WordPress where all images, videos, documents, and other files are stored and managed. | Uploading a new image to the Media Library and inserting it into a post. |
| Users | Individuals who have access to the WordPress site. Users can have different roles and permissions, such as Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber. | Adding a new user with the role of Editor to manage content. |
| Appearance | The section in the WordPress dashboard where users can customize the look and feel of their website, including themes, widgets, and menus. | Changing the site’s theme and customizing the header image and colors. |
| Settings | The section in the WordPress dashboard where site-wide settings are configured, including general settings, writing settings, reading settings, and more. | Changing the site title, tagline, and timezone in the General Settings. |
| Menu | A navigation menu that helps users navigate the different sections of a WordPress site. Menus can be customized to include links to pages, posts, categories, and custom links. | Creating a main navigation menu with links to Home, About Us, Blog, and Contact pages. |
| Sitemap | A file that lists all the pages of a website to help search engines understand the site’s structure and index it better. Sitemaps can be generated using plugins. | Using a plugin like "Yoast SEO" to generate an XML sitemap for the site. |