WordPress & Woocommerce

WooCommerce is an open-source WordPress eCommerce plugin that makes it simple to start and run an online business. With decent levels of freedom and several important functions like inventory and tax management, secure payments, and shipping integration, it makes setting up and running an online store simple.

With over 60 million websites built on WordPress and WooCommerce, these platforms are used by businesses of all sizes to create professional websites. This course will teach you how to build a WordPress website from scratch using the WooCommerce plugin.

This course is curated for:

  • Beginners who are curious about eCommerce, WooCommerce, and WordPress.
  • Anyone interested in learning how to create an E-Commerce website from the ground up
  • Anyone who wants to start an eCommerce business.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Install WordPress and WooCommerce on your domain.
  • Configure WooCommerce settings.
  • Create and manage products in WooCommerce.
  • Use WooCommerce to accept payments.
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ECommerce has become more popular with businesses setting up shops online. This course helps individuals smoothly transition and succeed in eCommerce.

Course Format:

Module 1: Introduction to WordPress

In this introductory course, you will learn about the basics of eCommerce and WordPress.

Topics:

  • WordPress Overview
  • Installing and Setting up Xampp
  • WordPress Settings
  • Installing, Setting up, and Managing Plugins
  • WordPress Categories
  • WordPress Pages, Posts, and Media
  • Plugins, Comments and User Management

Module 2: Introduction to WooCommerce

In this module, you will learn about the basics of WooCommerce and how it can be used to create an online store.

Topics:

  • WooCommerce Overview
  • Installing and Setting up WooCommerce
  • WooCommerce Settings
  • Creation and Management of WooCommerce Products
  • Product Types
  • Categories and Tags
  • Inventory and Stock Management
  • WooCommerce Shipping

Module 3: Payment Methods in WooCommerce

In this module, you will learn about the different payment methods that can be used with WooCommerce.

Topics:

  • Configuring Payment Methods in WooCommerce
  • WooCommerce Checkout Process
  • PayPal Integration
  • Stripe Integration

Module 4: WordPress Themes and Customization

In this module, you will learn about WordPress themes and how to customize them to create a unique look for your website.

Topics:

  • Introduction to WordPress Themes
  • Installing and Activating WordPress Themes
  • Creating a Child Theme
  • Customizing the Appearance of a WordPress Theme

Module 5: WordPress and WooCommerce Security

In this module, you will learn about the importance of security for your WordPress and WooCommerce website. You will also learn about some common security threats and how to protect your website from them.

Topics:

  • WordPress Security Overview
  • WooCommerce Security Overview
  • Common WordPress Security Threats
  • Securing WordPress with a Web Application Firewall
  • Securing WooCommerce with a Web Application Firewall

Module 6: WooCommerce Extensions

In this module, you will learn about the different WooCommerce extensions that are available and how they can be used to add extra functionality to your online store.

Topics:

  • WooCommerce Extensions Overview
  • Installing and Setting up WooCommerce Extensions
  • WooCommerce Subscriptions
  • WooCommerce Memberships
  • WooCommerce Bookings

Module 7: WordPress and WooCommerce Maintenance and Troubleshooting

In this module, you will learn about the different maintenance tasks that should be performed on a WordPress website. You will also learn how to troubleshoot common WordPress and WooCommerce issues.

Topics:

  • WordPress Maintenance Overview
  • Backing up Your WordPress Website
  • Updating WordPress and Plugins
  • Troubleshooting WordPress Issues
  • Troubleshooting WooCommerce Issues

Module 8: WordPress and WooCommerce Performance Optimization

In this module, you will learn about different ways to optimize the performance of your WordPress website. You will also learn how to troubleshoot common WordPress and WooCommerce issues.

Topics:

  • Introduction to Performance Optimization
  • Caching in WordPress
  • WordPress and WooCommerce Backup
  • Optimizing WordPress Images
  • Minifying JavaScript and CSS in WordPress
  • Enabling Gzip Compression in WordPress
  • WordPress Security Hardening and CDNs for WordPress

Module 9: WordPress and WooCommerce Scalability

In this module, you will learn about the different factors that affect WordPress and WooCommerce scalability and how to scale your website accordingly.

Topics:

  • WordPress Scalability Overview
  • WooCommerce Scalability Overview
  • Scaling WordPress with Cloud Hosting
  • Scaling WooCommerce with Cloud Hosting

Module 10: WordPress SEO

In this module, you will learn about the basics of SEO for a WordPress website. You will also learn about some common SEO mistakes and how to avoid them.

Topics:

  • Introduction to SEO
  • SEO for WordPress Websites
  • On-Page SEO
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Common SEO Mistakes
  • Avoiding Black Hat SEO Techniques

Module 11: Creating a WordPress Website from Scratch

In this module, you will learn how to create a WordPress website from scratch. You will also learn how to install and set up WordPress, choose a theme, and add content to your website.

Topics:

  • Creating a WordPress Website
  • Installing and Setting up WordPress
  • Choosing a WordPress Theme
  • Adding Content to Your WordPress Website
  • Publishing Your WordPress Website

Module 12: WordPress eCommerce

In this module, you will learn about the different eCommerce options that are available for a WordPress website. You will also learn how to set up an online store with WooCommerce.

Topics:

  • eCommerce Overview
  • eCommerce Options for WordPress Websites
  • WooCommerce Overview
  • Installing and Setting up WooCommerce
  • Adding Products to Your WooCommerce Store
  • Configuring Shipping and Taxes in WooCommerce
  • WooCommerce Checkout Process

Module 13: WordPress Multisite

In this module, you will learn about the multisite feature in WordPress and how to set up a network of websites using this feature.

Topics:

  • Introduction to WordPress Multisite
  • Creating a WordPress Multisite Network
  • Managing Sites in a WordPress Multisite Network

Module 14: BuddyPress and bbPress

In this module, you will learn about the BuddyPress and bbPress plugins for WordPress. You will also learn how to set up and use these plugins to create a community website.

Topics:

  • Introduction to BuddyPress
  • Installation and Setup of BuddyPress
  • Using BuddyPress for User Profile Management
  • Creating Custom Profile Fields in BuddyPress
  • Enabling User Avatar Uploads in BuddyPress
  • Creating Groups in BuddyPress
  • Using bbPress for Forum Functionality

Module 15: WordPress as a CMS

In this module, you will learn about the different features of WordPress that make it a great content management system. You will also learn how to use WordPress to manage your website content.

Topics:

  • Why Use WordPress as a CMS?
  • Creating and Editing Pages in WordPress
  • Using the WordPress Editor
  • Working with Media in WordPress
  • Creating Menus in WordPress
  • Using Widgets in WordPress
  • Creating and Using Plugins in WordPress

Module 16: Developing a Custom WordPress Plugin

In this module, you will learn about the different ways to develop a WordPress plugin. You will also learn how to create a custom plugin and make changes to your website’s code.

Topics:

  • WordPress Plugin Introduction
  • Plugin Development Basics
  • Creating a Custom Plugin
  • Plugin Development Best Practices

No prior experience with WordPress, eCommerce, WooCommerce, or coding knowledge is required.

To succeed in completing this course, you need:

  • To attend 80% of the sessions.
  • Submit assignments on time.
  • To have access to a computer/laptop.
  • To have access to the internet for online sessions.
  • Submit weekly projects for grading.

As a WordPress and WooCommerce certified professional, you will be able to find jobs as a:

  • WordPress Developer
  • WooCommerce Developer
  • WordPress Designer
  • Web Developer
  • Web Designer.