In the first portion of this course, you planned for and created all the content, changed the design and appearance of that content through the customization of a theme, and added functionality to the sites through a series of plugins. Now that all these tasks are completed, you need to make sure the site meets the goals, needs, and requirements that you set out at the very beginning of the process.
- [Instructor] Earlier in this course, … I set out the specific goals, needs, … and requirements for the site. … Now that the site is pretty much done, … this is the time to go back to those initial needs and goals … and make sure that the site we've built … is a match for what we originally wanted. … Keep in mind that sometimes in the course … of development things can shift a bit, … you might think of something you want, … things that didn't cross your mind earlier, … or you may have set a requirement … that no longer needs to be a priority. … Overall, your site should match … what the majority of your goals, … but know that if things have changed a little, that's OK, … that's really the point of this step. … So let's walk through a review together. … The goals we originally set out to accomplish … were to generate leads, communicate the experience, … integrity, and personal service aspects of the business, … showcase capabilities, share knowledge, … and incentivize customers with specials. …
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7/11/2019- Establishing site goals and needs
- Adding new pages
- Finding a theme and site images
- Customizing colors, fonts, and menus
- Setting up your webpages
- Adding contact forms and social media buttons
- Testing your site
- Securing your site
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Demo project overview2m 5s
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1. Preparing to Build a Small Business Website
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Identify site requirements2m 42s
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Tips for writing copy2m 14s
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2. Adding Key Content
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Understand posts vs. pages1m 20s
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Create key pages3m 21s
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3. Select and Configure a Theme
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Roundup of suitable themes2m 22s
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Install and activate a theme2m 17s
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Add a custom menu2m 27s
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Set up a homepage1m 8s
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Lay out the homepage3m 27s
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Set up a blog page2m 31s
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Customize widget areas2m 49s
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4. Extend Functionality with Plugins
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Adding a contact form6m 46s
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5. Going Live
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Review site specifications4m 12s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 37s
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