Welcome to your WordPress sandbox
This site is intentionally minimal so you can focus on learning the core building blocks of WordPress: pages, posts, blocks, media, and navigation. Use the plan below as a low-pressure checklist—by the end of the week you’ll have edited real content and understand how the pieces fit together.
Day 1: Get oriented (Dashboard, Pages, and the editor)
- Open Pages and preview Home, About, Resources, and Contact.
- Edit one page and add a Heading block and a Button block.
- Use the List View to see how blocks are nested.
Day 2: Learn blocks (structure beats perfection)
Blocks are the “LEGO pieces” of WordPress. Start with a few essentials and practice moving them around.
- Create a simple section using Group + Columns.
- Add an Image block and write a clear alt text description.
- Try Quote and Separator blocks to improve readability.
Day 3: Posts vs. pages (and why both matter)
Pages are timeless (About, Contact). Posts are timely and organized (Blog). A good practice exercise is to write one short post that teaches something you just learned—like this one.
If you can explain a WordPress feature in your own words, you understand it well enough to use it.
Day 4: Menus and navigation (make your site easy to explore)
- Check your header navigation and confirm it links to Home, About, Blog, Resources, and Contact.
- Add one new page (draft is fine) and practice adding/removing it from the menu.
- Preview on mobile to see how the menu behaves.
Day 5: Media and accessibility basics
Practice uploading an image, setting alt text, and keeping file sizes reasonable. Accessibility is a habit: descriptive links, clear headings, and meaningful alt text help everyone.
Day 6–7: A mini project to tie it together
Create a “Resources” section that includes:
- A short intro paragraph
- 3–5 helpful links (use descriptive link text)
- A call-to-action button to your Contact page
When you’re done, review your work by previewing the site and clicking through it like a first-time visitor. You’ll quickly spot what needs simplifying.