10.11 Backup plugins (UpdraftPlus)
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Social Share Buttons with Extra Options
- 1.0 CMS & WordPress Basics
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1.1 What is a CMS?
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1.2 Open-source vs Proprietary CMS
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1.3 Examples of CMS
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1.4 What is WordPress?
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1.5 WordPress.org vs WordPress.com
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1.6 History & evolution of WordPress
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1.7 Why WordPress dominates the web
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1.8 Key features (themes, plugins, customization)
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1.9 Who uses WordPress? (blogs, businesses, eCommerce)
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1.11 Understanding WordPress community & support
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1.12 WordPress statistics (usage, market share)
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1.13 Future trends in WordPress
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1.14 Common myths & misconceptions
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1.15 Why choose WordPress? (advantages)
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1.16 Recap & key takeaways
- 2.0 Domain & Hosting
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2.1 What is a domain name?
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2.2 Difference between subdomain and main domain
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2.3 How to choose a domain name
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2.4 How to register a domain
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2.5 Understanding DNS basics
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2.6 Domain privacy protection
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2.7 What is hosting?
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2.8 Shared hosting overview
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2.9 VPS hosting overview
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2.10 Dedicated hosting overview
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2.11 Cloud hosting overview
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2.12 Free vs Paid hosting pros & cons
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2.13 Choosing the right hosting provider
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2.14 Hosting vs Localhost comparison
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2.15 How to point domain to host
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2.16 Managing DNS records (A, CNAME, MX)
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2.17 Understanding SSL certificates
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2.18 Importance of HTTPS for WordPress
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2.19 Introduction to CDN (Content Delivery Network)
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2.20 Hosting control panel basics (cPanel, Plesk)
- 3.0 Installing WordPress
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3.1 One-click installer vs manual install comparison
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3.2 Introduction to localhost vs live server
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3.3 Installing WordPress manually via cPanel
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3.4 Installing WordPress using Softaculous
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3.5 Installing WordPress locally (XAMPP / LocalWP / DevKinsta)
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3.6 Understanding WordPress database
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3.7 Connecting WordPress to MySQL database
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3.8 WordPress configuration file (wp-config.php) explained
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3.9 Changing database prefix for security
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3.10 Installing WordPress in a subdirectory
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3.11 Installing WordPress in a subdomain
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3.12 Multi-site installation basics
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3.13 Installing WordPress themes during setup
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3.14 Installing default plugins during setup
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3.15 Setting up SSL (HTTPS) for WordPress site
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3.16 Checking site health status
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3.17 Exporting & importing WordPress database
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3.18 Updating WordPress core after installation
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3.19 WordPress troubleshooting tips
- 4.0 WordPress Dashboard & Settings
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4.1 Logging into WordPress admin
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4.2 Dashboard overview
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4.3 Admin menu explained
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4.4 Screen options and help tabs
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4.5 Admin bar usage
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4.6 Understanding dashboard widgets
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4.7 Setting site title and tagline
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4.8 Configuring general settings
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4.9 Reading settings explained
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4.10 Writing settings explained
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4.11 Default post category setup
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4.12 Discussion settings (comments moderation)
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4.13 Media settings (image sizes, upload limits)
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4.14 Permalink settings (SEO-friendly URLs)
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4.15 Privacy settings and GDPR compliance
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4.16 Managing site language and timezone
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4.17 Configuring search engine visibility
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4.18 Adding favicon to your site
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4.19 Managing admin email address
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4.20 Updating site URL settings
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4.21 Creating site logo & favicon
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4.22 Understanding multisite dashboard
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4.23 Customizing login page
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4.24 Enabling/disabling admin toolbar
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4.25 Customizing dashboard colors
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4.26 Overview of WordPress site health tool
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4.27 Using dashboard quick draft
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4.28 Managing updates (core, plugins, themes)
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4.29 WordPress notifications & alerts
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4.30 Checking PHP version for WordPress
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4.31 Troubleshooting common dashboard issues
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4.32 Using screen options to customize dashboard view
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4.33 Managing widgets on dashboard
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4.34 Managing admin shortcuts
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4.35 Overview of user activity log
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4.36 Dashboard accessibility settings
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4.37 Using plugin settings from dashboard
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4.38 Using page builder plugins from dashboard
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4.39 Configuring WordPress site homepage
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4.40 Customizing admin menu with plugins
- 5.0 WordPress Users & Roles
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5.1 Understanding WordPress user roles
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5.2 Subscriber role explained
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5.3 Contributor role explained
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5.4 Author role explained
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5.5 Editor role explained
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5.6 Administrator role explained
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5.7 Super Admin (for multisite)
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5.8 Creating new users
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5.9 Editing user profiles
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5.10 Assigning roles correctly
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5.11 Managing user permissions
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5.12 Resetting passwords
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5.13 Enabling user registration
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5.14 Managing author bios
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5.15 Managing contributor workflow
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5.16 Multi-author blogging basics
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5.17 Role-based content restriction
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5.18 Creating custom user roles
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5.19 Best practices for user management
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5.20 Security tips for user accounts
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5.21 Limiting admin access
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5.22 Frontend user registration setup
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5.23 Managing user avatars & gravatars
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5.24 Using membership plugins
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5.25 Handling user registration spam
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5.26 Bulk user actions
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5.27 User notifications & emails
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5.28 Profile customization
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5.29 User activity tracking / audit logs
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5.30 Importing/exporting users
- 6.0 Content Creation — Posts & Pages
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6.1 Difference between posts and pages
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6.2 Creating a new post
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6.3 Creating a new page
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6.4 Using categories for posts
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6.5 Using tags for posts
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6.6 Managing post formats
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6.7 Creating sticky posts
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6.8 Editing and updating content
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6.9 Post revisions & autosave
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6.10 Scheduling posts for future publishing
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6.11 Draft vs published vs scheduled content
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6.12 Using trash to restore deleted content
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6.13 Password-protecting posts
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6.14 Making posts private
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6.15 Page templates explained
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6.16 Using parent & child pages
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6.17 Creating a landing page
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6.18 Using custom fields basics
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6.19 Embedding multimedia in posts
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6.20 Adding internal links
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6.21 Adding external links
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6.22 Adding call-to-action blocks
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6.23 Creating table of contents
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6.24 Using page builders basics
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6.25 Copying posts/pages to another site
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6.26 Exporting posts & pages
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6.27 Importing posts & pages
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6.28 Using post/page SEO basics
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6.29 Creating a blog section
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6.30 Featured images & thumbnails
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6.31 Excerpts & summaries best practices
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6.32 Custom post types basics
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6.33 Categories & tags SEO tips
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6.34 Post/page meta information (author, date, comments)
- 7.0 Media Management
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7.1 Uploading images
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7.2 Uploading videos
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7.3 Uploading documents
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7.4 Managing media library
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7.5 Setting featured images
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7.6 Creating image galleries
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7.7 Embedding YouTube videos
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7.8 Embedding Vimeo videos
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7.9 Embedding audio files
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7.10 Embedding PDFs
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7.11 Using icons in media
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7.12 Adding video backgrounds
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7.13 Embedding audio playlists
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7.14 Optimizing images for web
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7.15 Using alt text for SEO
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7.16 Using captions
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7.17 Replacing images without changing URLs
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7.18 Using lazy loading for media
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7.19 Using image compression plugins
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7.20 Using free stock images
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7.21 Managing media folders with plugins
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7.22 Linking images to posts/pages
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7.23 Using media in widgets
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7.24 Understanding media library settings
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7.25 Managing media access for users
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7.26 Troubleshooting media upload issues
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7.27 Troubleshooting broken media links
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7.28 Using SVG files safely
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7.29 Optimizing media for mobile
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7.30 Bulk media actions / batch editing
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7.31 Using CDN for media
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7.32 Media versioning / backups
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7.33 Optimizing video files for web
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7.34 Advanced media plugin usage
- 8.0 Gutenberg / Block Editor
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8.1 Introduction to Gutenberg editor
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8.2 Switching to Classic Editor
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8.3 Using keyboard shortcuts
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8.4 Paragraph block basics
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8.5 Heading block basics
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8.6 Image block usage
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8.7 Gallery block usage
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8.8 Video block usage
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8.9 Audio block usage
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8.10 Button block usage
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8.11 Columns block usage
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8.12 Group block usage
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8.13 Cover block usage
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8.14 Spacer & separator blocks
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8.15 Reusable blocks explained
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8.16 Converting blocks to reusable blocks
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8.17 Using block patterns
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8.18 Creating call-to-action sections
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8.19 Saving block templates
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8.20 Using third-party block libraries
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8.21 HTML block usage
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8.22 Shortcode block usage
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8.23 Embedding social media blocks
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8.24 Using widgets block
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8.25 Editing block settings
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8.26 Moving & duplicating blocks
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8.27 Grouping blocks for layouts
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8.28 Troubleshooting block editor issues
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8.29 Best practices for Gutenberg
- 9.0 Themes & Appearance
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9.1 What is a WordPress theme?
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9.2 Free vs Premium themes
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9.3 Installing themes from repository
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9.4 Uploading premium themes
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9.5 Activating themes
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9.6 Previewing themes
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9.7 Customizing logo, title, tagline
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9.8 Customizing colors & fonts
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9.9 Creating navigation menus
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9.10 Assigning menu locations
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9.11 Adding widgets to sidebar
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9.12 Adding widgets to footer
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9.13 Setting static homepage vs blog page
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9.14 Using page templates
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9.15 Installing demo content
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9.16 Responsive design in themes
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9.17 Using customizer options
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9.18 Adding social media icons
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9.19 Creating sticky headers
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9.20 Footer customization
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9.21 Adding background images
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9.22 Using custom CSS
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9.23 Managing header & footer scripts
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9.24 Installing child themes
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9.25 Child theme best practices
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9.26 RTL support in themes
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9.27 Accessibility-ready themes
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9.28 Theme updates & compatibility
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9.29 Troubleshooting theme issues
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9.30 Customizing mobile view
- 10. Plugins & Extensions
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10.1 What is a plugin?
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10.2 Installing plugins from repository
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10.3 Uploading plugins manually
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10.4 Activating & deactivating plugins
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10.5 Updating plugins
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10.6 Removing unused plugins
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10.7 Must-have plugins for beginners
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10.8 Contact form plugins
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10.9 SEO plugins (Yoast SEO, RankMath)
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10.10 Security plugins (Wordfence)
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10.11 Backup plugins (UpdraftPlus)
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10.12 Caching plugins (WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache)
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10.13 Page builder plugins (Elementor, Beaver Builder)
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10.14 Social sharing plugins
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10.15 Analytics plugins
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10.16 Anti-spam plugins (Akismet)
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10.17 Email marketing plugins
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10.18 Membership plugins
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10.19 E-commerce plugins (WooCommerce basics)
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10.20 Image optimization plugins
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10.21 Translation plugins
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10.22 Custom login plugins
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10.23 Widget & sidebar plugins
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10.24 Plugin settings best practices
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10.25 Troubleshooting plugin conflicts
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10.26 Using plugin shortcodes
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10.27 Managing plugin licenses
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10.28 Keeping plugins lightweight
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10.29 Choosing reliable plugins
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10.30 Dealing with plugin errors
- 11. Security & Maintenance
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11.1 Importance of WordPress security
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11.2 Changing default login URL
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11.3 Using strong passwords
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11.4 Two-factor authentication
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11.5 Limiting login attempts
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11.6 Security plugins overview
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11.7 Regular backups
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11.8 Backup plugins explained
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11.9 Updating WordPress core
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11.10 Updating themes & plugins
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11.11 Deleting unused themes/plugins
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11.12 Securing wp-config.php
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11.13 File permissions & security
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11.14 Using SSL & HTTPS
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11.15 Setting up firewall
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11.16 Protecting against brute-force attacks
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11.17 Malware scanning
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11.18 Removing spam comments
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11.19 Managing user activity logs
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11.20 Protecting media files
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11.21 Preventing hotlinking
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11.22 Using security headers
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11.23 Site recovery after hacks
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11.24 Maintenance mode setup
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11.25 Performance optimization tips
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11.26 Database optimization
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11.27 Caching setup
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11.28 Monitoring website uptime
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11.29 Testing website speed
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11.30 Best practices checklist for beginners
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