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WordPress

Posted by Simon Thomas
Simon Thomas
1,627 Points

In which order should I watch the wordpress videos?

Hi Guys,

I have only recently signed up to Treehouse as my workplace has decided to offer website design and have delegated the job to me to learn. To cut it short, I have 3 months to learn everything there is about creating websites for small-medium sized business using WordPress. I have zero knowledge of coding, so we have decided WordPress is the best place to start.

Is there any order I should be watching the WP videos in? Should I watch videos on other topics before I get into the WP ones?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

3 Answers

Amadeo DeSouza
Amadeo DeSouza
18,445 Points
Amadeo DeSouza
Amadeo DeSouza
18,445 Points

Hey Simon,

Not sure if you've seen treehouse's "tracks" which are sort of like courses. A track is a collection of videos that you watch in order.

There are two wordpress related tracks, the first is a general course about how to use wordpress and the second is a course to actually develop themes and plugins for wordpress. So I would start with the first, "Learn Wordpress".

Hope that helps!

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16,571 Points
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16,571 Points

Like Amadeo says, I would just start with a "track" which you can find on the left side of your screen. Then Treehouse walks you through all of the material you need to successfully complete the track.

If you decide to try another course or track, that has material in it that you don't know yet, Treehouse will automatically point out which courses or tracks you should take first. This way you will always have an understanding of the basics.

Good luck! I am sure that if you are motivated an able to spend the time to use these courses, that three months will get you very far!

Maja B.
Maja B.
12,984 Points
Maja B.
Maja B.
12,984 Points

Hi, this is a nice challenge you have and in 3 months you can learn a lot.

The first thing you should know is that making websites with WordPress has two levels.

For the first level you do not need to know any code. For the second level you need some (the more the better) code knowledge. So, if I was on your place I would first decide which one of the two levels I would like to achieve.

For the first level follow the track Learn WordPress.

For the second level here is a "programme" you could follow. Its what I'm doing as also I am on the path to learn creating websites for small-medium sized business using WordPress.

Stage 1: You will learn the basics of HTML, CSS and Java Script

  • HTML - Build a Simple Website

  • HTML - How to Make a Website

  • HTML - HTML

  • CSS - CSS Foundations

  • CSS - Build a responsive Website (the continuation of HTML - Build a Simple Website)

  • CSS - CSS Layout Techniques

  • Java Script - Java Script Basics

  • Java Script - jQuery Basics

P.S. I haven't watched any video from Java Script jet, so its hard for me to list any. I guess those two are a good starting point.

Stage 2: You will learn to use Bootstrap and Foundation (its so much easier and faster to build websites with them - but the basic HTML, CSS and Java Script is a must)

  • CSS - Framework Basics

  • WordPress - Building a Website with Boostratp 3

Stage 3: You will learn WordPress

  • All the videos from the track WordPress Development accept from the Plugin Development (you would need the knowledge of PHP for that)

Stage 4: You will learn to use WordPress with Foundation

  • WordPress - Building a WordPress theme with Foundation 5

Hope it helps. See you in 3 months or sooner if you'll have some more questions.