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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

Installing WordPress locally means setting it up on your computer instead of a live server. This is useful for practice, learning, or building a website before launching it online.

Steps to Install WordPress Locally

Install XAMPP (Windows/Linux) or MAMP (Mac)

Download XAMPP (for Windows/Linux) or MAMP (for Mac) from their official websites.

Install and open the software.

Start the Apache (web server) and MySQL (database server) modules.

2. Download WordPress

Go to wordpress.org and download the latest version.

Extract the ZIP file.

Move the WordPress folder to:

htdocs (if using XAMPP)

htdocs inside Applications/MAMP (if using MAMP).

Rename the folder (e.g., mywebsite) to make it easier to access.

3. Create a Database

Open phpMyAdmin:

For XAMPP: visit http://localhost/phpmyadmin

For MAMP: visit http://localhost:8888/phpmyadmin

Click Databases > create a new database (e.g., mywebsite_db).

4. Run the WordPress Installer

In your browser, go to:

http://localhost/mywebsite (XAMPP)

http://localhost:8888/mywebsite (MAMP)

WordPress will ask for database details:

Database Name: (the one you created, e.g., mywebsite_db)

Username: root

Password: leave blank (for XAMPP) or root (for MAMP default)

Click Submit and run the installation.

5. Set Up WordPress

Enter your site title, admin username, password, and email.

Log in at:

http://localhost/mywebsite/wp-admin

You now have WordPress running locally on your computer.

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