WordPress powers two-fifths of the websites on the internet. More people are starting their own businesses and publishing content online, so being able to build and maintain sites with WordPress is more of an asset than ever. In this course, Allie Nimmons—a self-taught WordPress content creator and instructor—guides you through everything you need to know to use WordPress effectively. Get started setting up a blank WordPress environment. Learn how to add content with pages and posts, as well as how to find and manage plugins and themes. Explore ways to make your site secure and optimize your site management experience over time. After watching this course, you can feel confident in starting to build a website with WordPress.