Websites & Wordpress 101

By Sarabpreet

23rd February 2023

Quick Introduction

What we'll cover?

  • How does a website Work?
  • Choosing a host
  • Coding a Static Website
  • Dynamic website (Activity)
  • Wordpress 101
  • Wordpress Website(Workshop)
  • Your Own Personal Website

How does a website work?

When you type a website's URL into your web browser, the browser sends a request to the server that hosts the website.
The server receives the request and responds by sending the web page to your browser, which displays the page on your screen.

When you type a website's URL into your web browser, the browser sends a request to the server that hosts the website.
The server receives the request and responds by sending the web page to your browser, which displays the page on your screen.

Server - Browser be like

A 404 error is an HTTP status code that means that the page you were trying to reach on a website couldn't be found on their server.

Other HTTP Codes

  • 2xx - Successful
  • 3xx redirection – further action needs to be taken in order to complete the request
  • 4xx client error – the request contains bad syntax or cannot be fulfilled
  • 5xx server error – the server failed to fulfil an apparently valid request

Hosting

A web host is a service that stores your website files and makes them available for users to access on the internet. You can choose from a variety of hosting providers, including Bluehost, SiteGround, and WP Engine.

Coding a Static Website

The Bare Minimal


										<!DOCTYPE html>
										<html>
										<body>
										
										<h1>My First Heading</h1>
										<p>My first paragraph.</p>
										
										</body>
										</html>

Dynamic Website?

Activity

Please divide yourself in a team of 5.

Task

  • List out essential-basic steps to make bun-maska.

Let's hear them out

Let's Make ;)

Outcomes :

  • Computers are dumbs.
  • Instructions >

Web Application

Wordpress 101

What is Wordpress?

WordPress is a popular CMS used by millions of websites worldwide. WordPress is an open-source software that is free to use and has a large community of developers who create plugins and themes that add functionality and design options to WordPress websites.

How Old is it?
19* Years

Wordpress.org Vs Wordpress.com

User-friendly interface

WordPress has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to create and manage websites without technical skills.

Customizable designs

WordPress offers a range of customizable designs, called themes, that allow users to create websites with unique designs and layouts. There are thousands of free and premium themes available.

Plugins for added functionality

WordPress has a vast library of plugins that provide additional functionality to websites. These plugins can add features such as e-commerce, forms, social media integration, and more.

SEO-friendly

WordPress is SEO-friendly, meaning that it has built-in features that help websites rank well in search engines.

Security features

WordPress has built-in security features that help protect websites from attacks and vulnerabilities. Users can also install security plugins to enhance website security further.
Workshop - Your First Wordpress Website
  • Visit - wordpress.com
  • Signup (email, or google mail)
  • Formalities - 🥴
  • Create a Blog
  • Post Vs Page
  • Themes
  • Plugins

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Let's Wrap Up 💃

Do we all have a personal website now?

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