1. Basic Concepts
- Posts vs. Pages:
- Posts: Timely content (blog entries, news).
- Pages: Static content (About, Contact).
- Categories vs. Tags:
- Categories: Broad topics for organization.
- Tags: Specific keywords for details.
2. Dashboard Overview
- Home: Summary of site activity.
- Posts: Create and manage blog posts.
- Media: Upload and manage media files.
- Pages: Create and manage static pages.
- Comments: Moderate comments from users.
- Appearance: Customize themes and menus.
- Plugins: Add and manage site functionality.
- Users: Manage user roles and permissions.
- Settings: Configure site settings.
3. Common Shortcodes
- [ galley ] : Create an image gallery.
- [ audio ] : Create an image gallery.
- [ video ] : Embed video files.
- [ embed ] : Embed content from other sites.
4. Theme Customization
- Customize: Go to Appearance > Customize for real-time edits.
- Widgets: Add/remove widgets via Appearance > Widgets.
- Menus: Create navigation menus under Appearance > Menus.
5. Key Plugins
- Yoast SEO: Optimize your site for search engines.
- WooCommerce: Turn your site into an online store.
- Contact Form 7: Create custom contact forms.
- Elementor: Page builder for custom layouts.
6. User Roles & Permissions
- Administrator: Full access to all features.
- Editor: Can publish/manage posts and pages.
- Author: Can publish their own posts.
- Contributor: Can write but not publish posts.
- Subscriber: Can manage their profile.
7. Useful Commands & Functions
- wp-admin: Access the admin dashboard.
- wp-login.php: Login page for WordPress.
- Permalinks: Customize URL structure in Settings > Permalinks.
- Media Library: Access via Media > Library to manage uploads.
8. Common CSS Classes
- .alignleft: Aligns image to the left.
- .alignright: Aligns image to the right.
- .aligncenter: Centers an image.
9. SEO Best Practices
- Use permalinks with keywords.
- Optimize images with alt text.
- Create XML sitemaps with plugins.
- Focus on mobile responsiveness.
10. Backup & Security
- Backup Plugins: UpdraftPlus, BackWPup.
- Security Plugins: Wordfence, Sucuri Security.
- Regularly update themes and plugins.
11. Troubleshooting Tips
- Clear Cache: Use caching plugins or browser settings.
- Disable Plugins: If the site breaks, deactivate all plugins.
- Switch Themes: Change to a default theme to check for conflicts.
12. Learning Resources
- WordPress Codex: Official documentation for developers.
- WordPress Support Forums: Community help.
- YouTube: Tutorials for visual learning.
