Week 1: Web Foundations (HTML5 & CSS3)
Semantic HTML5: Structuring accessible content using tags like
<header>,<article>, and<footer>; understanding the Document Object Model (DOM).CSS Architecture: Mastering the Box Model (padding, borders, margins) and CSS Units (px, em, rem, %); working with Google Fonts and Icon libraries.
Modern Layouts: Building responsive designs using Flexbox and CSS Grid to ensure cross-device compatibility.
Styling for CMS: Creating reusable CSS classes, handling media queries for mobile-first design, and understanding “CSS Reset” vs. “Normalize.”
Hands-on Project: Developing a static, single-page responsive portfolio from scratch using pure HTML and CSS.
Week 2: WordPress CMS & Professional Deployment
CMS Architecture: Understanding the WordPress core, the relationship between PHP, MariaDB/MySQL, and the file structure (
wp-content,wp-config).Local Development: Setting up local environments using LocalWP or XAMPP to build and test sites offline before going live.
Themes & Page Builders: Customizing premium themes and building custom layouts with industry standards like Elementor or the Gutenberg Block Editor.
Plugin Ecosystem: Implementing essential plugins for SEO (Yoast/RankMath), Security (Wordfence), and Performance (WP Rocket); managing shortcodes and widgets.
Deployment & Maintenance:
Migration: Moving a site from local to live servers using migration tools or manual FTP/Database exports.
Domain & Hosting: Configuring DNS records (A records, CNAME), SSL certificate installation, and choosing between Shared, VPS, or Managed hosting.
Performance Optimization: Image compression, minifying scripts, and setting up CDN (Cloudflare) for global speed.
Capstone Project: Deploying a fully functional, SEO-optimized business website with a contact form, blog section, and security hardening.
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