Course description

Start your WordPress journey with the foundation - domains and hosting. This comprehensive course covers domain selection strategies, registration process, hosting types comparison, and complete hosting configuration. You'll learn to make informed decisions about domain names, choose the right hosting provider, and properly connect everything for optimal WordPress performance.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Domain Mastery:
    1. Domain selection strategies and best practices
    2. Domain registration process step-by-step
    3. Domain management (DNS, nameservers, redirects)
    4. Domain privacy and security settings
  • Hosting Excellence:
    1. Types of hosting (Shared, VPS, Dedicated, Cloud, Managed WordPress)
    2. Hosting provider comparison and selection criteria
    3. How to purchase hosting and setup accounts
    4. Connecting domain to hosting (DNS configuration)
  • Hosting Configuration:
    1. Control panel navigation (cPanel, Plesk)
    2. SSL certificate installation and management
    3. Email setup and configuration
    4. File manager and FTP basics
    5. Database management introduction

What will i learn?

  • Successfully register and manage your own domain name
  • Choose and purchase the right hosting plan for WordPress
  • Connect domain to hosting with proper DNS configuration
  • Set up professional email addresses with your domain
  • Configure SSL certificates for website security
  • Navigate hosting control panels confidently
  • Understand different hosting types and when to upgrade
  • Create a solid foundation for your WordPress website

Requirements

  • Computer or Laptop with good internet connection
  • No prior technical experience needed

Frequently asked question

No technical experience required. This course is designed for complete beginners who want to learn from scratch.

No, we’ll provide you with a subdomain and hosting to use throughout the course. If you’d like to purchase your own domain and hosting for additional practice, you can — and we’ll guide you toward the most budget-friendly options.

Perfect! You can use your existing services and learn to optimize and manage them better.

The actual setup below 1 hour, but the course is spread over 12 weeks to ensure you understand all concepts thoroughly.

We cover multiple providers including Hostinger, SiteGround, and Bluehost, helping you choose based on your budget and needs.

Free

Lectures

0

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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