How To Create A Blog Using Wordpress

Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business

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Coursera Project Network

In this Free Guided Project, you will:

Learn to use features in WordPress.

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Beginner-friendly

By the end of this project, you will create a blog site with a home page and initial blog post using a free content management system, WordPress. You will be able to create a business blog with the look and feel of a website complete with options for e-commerce plugins. You'll have a virtual space to showcase your business with customers who want to stay connected.

Skills you will develop

content management
Website Management
blog

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

Create a new WordPress account.
Tour WordPress and My Home Page.
Use the Pages tool in WordPress.
Edit Main Content on Your Home Page.
Edit Content in the Footer on Your Home Page.
Create and Edit a Blog Post for Publication.

How Guided Projects work

Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required

In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step

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TOP REVIEWS FROM USE WORDPRESS TO CREATE A BLOG FOR YOUR BUSINESS

by DR Sep 3, 2020

The create a blog course was really fascinating and informative. I learnt a great deal and I was able to set up my own blog. I would definitely recommend my friends to do courses with coursera .

by RN Jun 4, 2020

This project is for the beginners. if you do not have any prior knowledge of WordPress it is a good project to start. you will get hands on knowledge of WordPress and learn to start a new blog.

by JF Jan 13, 2021

Wordpress seems too have updated their features and policy since the time of this lesson. It is a testament to how well the lessons were explained that it did not cause me too many problems.

by MS Jun 25, 2021

Best learning platform to grow more and more. The best part is we have to give exams to clear its certification criteria so with skills we get a valid certificate with proper examination

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How much experience do I need to do this Guided Project?

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Can I complete this Guided Project right through my web browser, instead of installing special software?

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What is the learning experience like with Guided Projects?

You'll learn by doing through completing tasks in a split-screen environment directly in your browser. On the left side of the screen, you'll complete the task in your workspace. On the right side of the screen, you'll watch an instructor walk you through the project, step-by-step.

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