This post offers resources to get you started working on your WordPress website with links to in-depth articles, tutorials and university information.
Primary skill development
The WordPress.org website offers a wide range of lessons to assist users to learn the essentials of creating and managing your site, from mastering the interface to crafting content.
Here are a range of useful resources for the beginner user to search for on this site:
- Introduction to WordPress: Understand what WordPress is and why it’s a powerful tool for creating websites.
- Navigating the Dashboard: Get familiar with the WordPress dashboard and its various components.
- Creating Content: Discover how to create and manage posts and pages, including using the block editor.
- Managing Media: Learn how to upload and manage images, videos, and other media files.
Additional resources are available on the LinkedIn Learning website, using the University’s licencing agreement. Review the Getting Started with WordPress (2024) for a good starting point for beginners. Additionally search for:
- WordPress Essential Training
LinkedIn Learning also has an AI tool for finding courses for specific requirements.
CoPilot is also a good quick reference for specific tasks.
Marketing has also published some very useful information on the University Intranet for web authors. It’s worth starting here:
What Editors Don’t Need to Do
Content editors are not responsible for:
- Installing plugins
- Updating WordPress core or plugins
- Adjusting theme code or templates
- Managing analytics configuration (GA4 is centrally managed)