Tutoriel complet sur Wordpress pour les débutants - Les bases en 60 minutes

Introduction

This tutorial is designed for beginners looking to create a WordPress website in just 60 minutes. It will guide you through the essential steps to set up your site, customize it, and understand key components like themes and plugins. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a solid foundation to build your WordPress site effectively.

Step 1: Obtain Hosting and Domain

• Choose a web hosting provider. A recommended option is Hostinger.
• Register a domain name that reflects your brand or business.
• Complete the sign-up process, ensuring your hosting plan meets your needs.

Step 2: Configure General Settings

• Log into your WordPress dashboard.
• Navigate to Settings and update the following:
  • Site Title: Choose a name for your site.
  • Tagline: Write a brief description of your site.
  • Timezone: Set your local timezone.
  • Permalink Structure: Opt for a simple format (e.g., Post name).

Step 3: Create Pages and Menu

• Go to Pages in the dashboard to add essential pages:
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
• To create a menu:
  • Navigate to Appearance > Menus.
  • Add your created pages to the menu and arrange them in the desired order.
  • Set the display location for the menu.

Step 4: Change the WordPress Theme

• Visit Appearance > Themes.
• Browse available themes or upload a new one.
• Activate your chosen theme to apply it to your site.

Step 5: Import Demo Content

• If your theme supports demo content, locate the import option usually found in the theme settings.
• Follow the prompts to import demo content which helps you see how your site will look.

Step 6: Understand the Page Builder

• Learn about Elementor, a drag-and-drop page builder that simplifies design without coding.
• Install Elementor from the Plugins section and activate it.

Step 7: Customize Your Theme

• Go to Appearance > Customize.
• Modify elements like:
  • Site identity (logo, title)
  • Colors and typography
  • Header and footer settings

Step 8: Create Blog Posts

• Navigate to Posts > Add New.
• Write your blog content, adding titles and media as needed.
• Set categories and tags for better organization.
• Publish your posts when ready.

Step 9: Understand WordPress Plugins

• Access the Plugins section to enhance your site’s functionality.
• Recommended plugins include:
  • Contact Form 7 for creating forms.
  • Yoast SEO for search engine optimization.

Step 10: Create a Contact Form

• Install and activate Contact Form 7.
• Create a new form and customize it.
• Use the provided shortcode to add the form to a page.

Step 11: Explore Page Builders

• Familiarize yourself with different page builders like Elementor and others mentioned.
• Choose one that fits your workflow and preferences.

Step 12: Preview the Customizer

• Use the Customizer to view real-time changes on your site.
• Make adjustments and save changes as you go.

Step 13: Reset WordPress Site

• If needed, use a plugin like WP Reset to restore your site to its default state.

Step 14: Get to Know the Block Editor

• Understand the WordPress block editor for creating posts and pages.
• Experiment with different blocks to see how they affect your layout.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you now have a foundational understanding of how to set up and customize a WordPress site. Explore further by diving into advanced features, themes, and plugins to enhance your site's capabilities. Don't hesitate to revisit this guide as a reference while building your website. Happy building!