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IT Real Simple
Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada
JT
Jacky T He
CEO
(6)
4
Preferred learners
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
Categories
Marketing UI design UX design Website development
Skills
target audience planning brand management web maintenance usability testing needs assessment backup devices look and feel user feedback content management systems
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

Main Objective:

This project equips you with the skills to build a user-friendly and visually appealing website using WordPress and Elementor.

Learner Outcome:

By the end of this project, you'll be able to:

  • Design and develop a website using WordPress and Elementor.
  • Customize WordPress settings to suit specific website needs.
  • Integrate content seamlessly into the website.
  • Maintain and update the website after launch.

Bonus Challenge: The project offers an additional opportunity to conduct user testing and refine the website based on user feedback, enhancing the user experience.

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

This project provides a hands-on learning experience where you'll master the art of building user-friendly websites with WordPress and Elementor. Here's a breakdown of the key tasks you'll undertake:

1. WordPress Fundamentals:

  • Platform Exploration: Gain a solid understanding of WordPress by exploring its interface, functionalities, and content management system (CMS) capabilities.
  • Theme Selection & Customization: Learn how to choose a suitable WordPress theme that aligns with your website's design vision. You'll also explore basic theme customization options to tailor the look and feel of your website.

2. Needs Assessment & Planning:

  • Client Collaboration: Collaborate with the client (IT Real Simple) to understand their specific website needs, target audience, and desired functionalities.
  • Information Gathering: Analyze the client's existing content, brand guidelines, and competitor websites to gather crucial information for website development.
  • Site Architecture Planning: Develop a sitemap that outlines the website's structure, navigation flow, and key page functionalities.

3. Building the Website with WordPress & Elementor:

  • Elementor Mastery: Dive deep into Elementor's features to design and build visually appealing website pages. You'll learn to utilize widgets, layouts, sections, and styling options to create a user-friendly interface.
  • Content Integration: Seamlessly integrate the provided content (text, images, videos) into the website using WordPress's editing tools and Elementor's content widgets.
  • Customization & Optimization: Customize various WordPress settings, including menus, permalinks, and plugins, to optimize the website's functionality and search engine visibility.

4. Website Maintenance & Security:

  • Maintenance Essentials: Learn best practices for maintaining your WordPress website after launch. This includes content updates, plugin management, security measures, and routine backups.
How will you support learners in completing the project?

Students will connect directly with us for mentorship throughout the project. We will be able to provide answers to questions such as:

  • Our current products and website design
  • Our customer and industry insights
  • Input on choices, problems or anything else the students might encounter.
About the company

The company specializes in helping small businesses utilize cloud technology and support their day-to-day IT issues.