Build a website using WordPress in one day - Woking

Stop struggling with YouTube tutorials. Let us help you build your own website properly in one day

What you'll learn - step-by-step

Understanding WordPress & getting started

• Why WordPress is the best choice for small businesses (and why it's completely free)
• How websites work - domain names, hosting, and installation
• Navigating the WordPress dashboard with confidence
• Benefit: You'll understand exactly what you're working with and never feel lost again

Choosing & setting up your Theme

• How to select the perfect theme for your business
• Installing and customising the Astra theme
• Understanding how themes work and what you can change
• Benefit: Your site will look professional from day one, and you'll know how to modify it as your business grows

Building your homepage and creating compelling content with the block editor

• How WordPress blocks work (no technical knowledge needed!)
• Building a stunning cover image section that grabs attention
• Adding professional text and image sections
• Benefit: You'll be able to create and edit content as easily as using Microsoft Word

Showcasing your services

• Creating feature grids to highlight what you offer
• Adding professional images and descriptions
• Setting up contact buttons that actually work
• Benefit: Visitors will immediately understand what you do and how to get in touch

Installing & using plugins

• What plugins are and how they extend your website
• Installing the Stackable plugin for advanced design elements
• Adding video sections to engage visitors
• Benefit: You'll be able to add new functionality to your site whenever you need it

Building trust with FAQs and testimonials

• Creating interactive FAQ sections
• Adding customer testimonials effectively
• Benefit: Visitors will trust your business and find answers to common questions

Contact information & maps

• Adding clickable phone and email links
• Embedding maps so customers can find you
• Creating contact forms that work
• Benefit: Making it as easy as possible for customers to reach you

Headers, Menus & Navigation

• Adding your logo professionally
• Creating navigation menus that work
• Setting up anchor links for smooth page scrolling
• Making your site mobile-friendly
• Benefit: Your site will look and function like it was built by a professional

Going Live & Understanding Next Steps

• Setting your homepage to display correctly
• Basic maintenance and security tips
• How to make future updates safely
• Understanding what you can add and modify yourself
• Benefit: You'll have a solid foundation and the knowledge to develop your site further as your business grows

What's Included?

✅ Full day of hands-on training (9:30am - 4:30pm)

✅ Complete set of training notes to refer to

✅ Access to video recordings of all the content for future reference

✅ One year's free hosting for the practice site we set up for you

✅ Small group sizes for personalised attention

✅ Expert support from two experienced trainers

✅ The foundation of your own working website by the end of the day