By the end of this project, you will create a blog site with a home page and initial blog post using a free content management system, WordPress. You will be able to create a business blog with the look and feel of a website complete with options for e-commerce plugins. You’ll have a virtual space to showcase your business with customers who want to stay connected.
Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business
Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business
Instructor: Stacey Shanklin-Langford
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2 hours
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Learn to use features in WordPress.
Create a blog post.
Publish a website.
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Create a new WordPress account.
Tour WordPress and My Home Page.
Use the Pages tool in WordPress.
Edit Your Home Page.
Edit Main Content on Your Home Page.
Edit Content in the Footer on Your Home Page.
Create and Edit a Blog Post for Publication.
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DR
5
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2020
The create a blog course was really fascinating and informative. I learnt a great deal and I was able to set up my own blog. I would definitely recommend my friends to do courses with coursera .
AB
5
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
It's an excellent Guided Project which enables me to learn the basics of using WordPress. This is a great opportunity for me. Thank you for giving me a lot to learn from this!
MS
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Reviewed on Oct 29, 2020
It helps me to understand the basics of WordPress. It is very easy and quick to understand. You can start immediately your blog site after you finish this lesson.
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