Syllabus – Blogging for Beginners

The course lessons are text-based and self-paced, so you can start anytime.

Module 1: Foundations

• Welcome to WordPress.com! We’re glad you’re here.
• Block Basics
• Say Hello: Writing your first post

Module 2: Getting Started

• Who are you writing for?
• Setting goals for your blog

Module 3: Building Your Blog

• Naming Your Blog
• Create Your About Page

Module 4: Understanding Audiences

• Getting to know the Reader
• Understanding Tags and the Reader
• Become a superfan: Following and commenting in the Reader

Module 5: Designing Your Blog

• Love Your Layout
• Understanding the Customizer
• Photography and other media

Module 6: Writing for the Internet

• SEO Basics
• Writing quality content
• Amplifying your content

Module 7: Grow Your Blog

• Stats and other data
• Sustainable Blogging

Module 8: Earning Money with Your Blog

• Earn Tools
• Affiliates
• WordAds and Referrals
• Joining the Community