Whether you’re just starting with WordPress or looking to level up your skills, welcome to WordPress 101! This blog series is here to make the process of building and managing your WordPress site easier, more fun, and completely accessible—no matter your experience level.
If you’ve ever felt confused about how to get started with WordPress, install plugins, or manage your site’s performance, you’re in the right place. I’ll be walking you through everything, step by step, with simple, clear instructions and plenty of practical tips.
What to expect from this series
In the WordPress 101 series, we’ll cover everything you need to know about setting up and optimising your WordPress site, including:
- Getting your WordPress site set up
We’ll start with the basics: how to set up your website without overcomplicating things. From choosing a host to installing WordPress and picking a theme, this first blog will give you the foundation you need to get your site live. - How to add plugins to your WordPress site
Plugins are like your website’s power tools, helping you add new features and functionality. This blog will show you how to find, install, and manage plugins on your site. - The must-have plugins for every WordPress site
Not sure which plugins are essential? I’ll introduce you to the best plugins that improve your site’s performance, security, and functionality, and explain why each one is important. - How to customise your WordPress site with themes and widgets
Customisation is where your site really starts to feel like your own. In this post, you’ll learn how to choose a theme, adjust its settings, and add useful widgets to improve the user experience. - Keeping your WordPress site secure
Security is a big deal, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. This blog will guide you through easy but essential steps to keep your site safe from threats, from strong passwords to security plugins. - How to speed up your WordPress site
Slow sites lose visitors. In this blog, I’ll share ways to speed up your WordPress site, so it loads quickly and keeps visitors engaged. - Improving SEO on your WordPress site
If you want people to find your site, you need good SEO. This post will give you practical tips to improve your site’s search engine rankings without overloading you with technical jargon. - Managing multiple WordPress sites like a pro
Running more than one WordPress site? This final post will help you streamline the process, so you can manage multiple sites without losing track or spending too much time on maintenance.
Why follow along?
WordPress 101 is designed for anyone who wants to make their WordPress site better, faster, and more secure without needing to become an expert overnight. Each post is broken down into easy-to-follow steps, so you can tackle each task with confidence, even if you’re completely new to WordPress.
We’ll cover a little bit of everything, from setting up a new site to optimising an existing one, and you’ll finish this series with all the tools you need to run a successful WordPress website. Plus, I’ll throw in some useful tips and shortcuts to make things even smoother along the way.
What’s next?
Stay tuned for our first post, where we’ll start with the very basics: setting up your WordPress site. Whether you’re launching a brand-new site or giving an existing one a facelift, I’ll walk you through the process so you can get up and running in no time.
