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Introduction to the Web & How Websites Work
This lesson explains what web design is and why it matters. Students learn how the internet works, including the roles of browsers, servers, and websites. It introduces the basic building blocks of a website—HTML for structure, CSS for style, and JavaScript for interactivity—and clarifies the difference between web design and web development. The lesson also highlights essential tools like text editors, browsers, and online resources to get started.
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What is Web Design?
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How the Internet Works
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Introduction to the Web – Basics & Concepts
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Getting Started with HTML
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard language used to create and structure content on the web. It defines the building blocks of every website. What HTML does: HTML is the foundation of every website, giving structure to web pages. It uses tags like <h1>, <p>, and <img> to define content. A basic HTML page has , , , and . The contains metadata (title, styles), while the holds visible content. HTML works together with CSS (design) and JavaScript (functionality).
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Structure of a web page (doctype, html, head, body)
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Headings, paragraphs, and text formatting
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Links and navigation (internal & external links)
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Images, audio, and video embedding
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Lists (ordered & unordered)
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Tables & forms (inputs, buttons, labels)
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Semantic HTML (header, nav, article, footer)
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Mini Project: Build a personal profile page with HTML
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WordPress Basics
In this module, we will explore the foundation of WordPress, the most popular Content Management System (CMS) for building websites. You’ll learn how to set up WordPress, navigate the dashboard, and understand key features such as posts, pages, themes, and plugins. By the end, you’ll be able to manage a WordPress site with confidence and customize it to suit your needs.
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Introduction to WordPress & Dashboard Overview
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Installing WordPress Locally with XAMPP / MAMP
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Posts vs. Pages in WordPress
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Creating and Managing Menus
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Installing and Customizing Themes
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Installing and Using Plugins
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Widgets and Sidebars
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WordPress Media Library (images, videos, documents)
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WordPress Settings & User Management
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Mini Project: Build a Blog Website with WordPress
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Web Design

Creating and Managing Menus in WordPress

Menus help visitors navigate your website easily. In WordPress, you can create custom menus to display links to pages, posts, categories, or even external websites.

Steps to Create a Menu

1. Access the Menu Settings

Go to your WordPress dashboard.

Navigate to Appearance > Menus.

2. Create a New Menu

Click Create a new menu.

Give your menu a name (e.g., Main Menu or Footer Menu).

Click Create Menu.

3. Add Items to the Menu

On the left, you’ll see options like Pages, Posts, Custom Links, Categories.

Select the items you want to add (e.g., Home, About Us, Blog, Contact).

Click Add to Menu.

Drag and drop items to arrange their order.

4. Create Submenus (Dropdowns)

Drag a menu item slightly to the right under another item.

This makes it a child item (e.g., under Services, you can add Web Design, Programming, etc.).

5. Assign Menu to a Location

Most themes support multiple menu locations (e.g., Primary Menu, Footer Menu, Sidebar).

Choose a location and click Save Menu.

Managing Menus

Editing Items: You can rename, reorder, or remove items anytime.

Custom Links: Add external links (e.g., Visit Olatech → www.olatechschool.com.ng).

Multiple Menus: Create different menus for different areas of your website.

Widgets: Some themes let you display menus in sidebars or footers using widgets.

Examples of Common Menus

Main Navigation Menu: Home | About Us | Courses | Blog | Contact

Footer Menu: Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | FAQ | Support

Category Menu: News | Tutorials | Announcements | Events

Student Portal Menu: Dashboard | Assignments | Results | Certificates

Quick Links Menu: Register | Login | Donate | Shop

With menus, you control how visitors explore your site, ensuring better navigation and user experience.

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