Setting Up WordPress & Basic Settings
Students will learn how to log in to WordPress, adjust site settings, and manage their media library in preparation for building their first pages.
Scripture
1 Corinthians 14:40 (HCSB) – “But everything is to be done decently and in order.”
→ Tie-in: Just like our lives and ministries benefit from order, websites need proper setup and structure from the start.
Website Structure Basics
Review from Week 2
- Quick check-in on homework:
- Did everyone finalize their sitemap?
- Do they have Home and About text drafted?
- Did they gather additional images?
Have 1–2 students share their sitemap with the group.
Logging In & Exploring WordPress
- Demonstrate how to log in to the WordPress dashboard.
- Walk through the main dashboard areas:
- Dashboard overview
- Posts vs. Pages
- Appearance
- Plugins
- Settings
The difference between front-end and back-end views.
Basic WordPress Settings
- Site Title & Tagline: Show where to set these under Settings → General.
- Permalinks: Change to “Post name” for clean URLs.
- Timezone & Date Format: Adjust under Settings → General.
- Briefly explain Reading Settings (static homepage vs. latest posts).
Class Activity:
Students set their own site title, tagline, timezone, and permalinks.
Media Library Basics
- How to upload images to WordPress.
- File size and type recommendations (JPG, PNG, WebP).
- Organizing images and naming files for SEO.
Class Activity:
Students upload their initial set of images gathered for their site.
Homework
- Upload all images you’ve collected for your site into your Media Library.
- Review your sitemap and ensure all needed content is planned.
Write final text for your Home and About pages (will use in Week 4’s Divi activity)