Shopify and WordPress Development

The Shopify and WordPress Development course equips learners with the skills to create, customize, and manage professional e-commerce and business websites. This course covers both Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform, and WordPress, the most popular CMS worldwide. Students will learn how to set up stores and websites, install themes and plugins, customize designs, integrate payment gateways, and optimize for SEO and performance. With practical projects and hands-on practice, learners will be able to build fully functional websites and online stores for businesses and clients.

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Web Platforms

  • Difference between Shopify & WordPress

  • When to use Shopify vs WordPress

  • Overview of CMS & hosted platforms

Module 2: Getting Started with WordPress

  • Installing WordPress & setting up hosting

  • Navigating the WordPress dashboard

  • Choosing and installing themes

  • Adding plugins for extended functionality

Module 3: WordPress Website Building

  • Creating pages and posts

  • Customizing themes (colors, layouts, typography)

  • Using page builders (Elementor, WPBakery)

  • Adding contact forms & widgets

Module 4: WordPress E-Commerce with WooCommerce

  • Installing the WooCommerce plugin

  • Setting up products, categories, and variations

  • Configuring shipping & taxes

  • Payment gateway integration

Module 5: Getting Started with Shopify

  • Creating a Shopify account

  • Exploring the admin dashboard

  • Setting up a Shopify store basics

  • Choosing & customizing Shopify themes

Module 6: Shopify Store Development

  • Adding products & collections

  • Setting up shipping zones & methods

  • Payment gateway configuration

  • Managing orders & customers

Module 7: Design Customization

  • Using Liquid (Shopify’s templating language) basics

  • Custom CSS for WordPress & Shopify

  • Creating responsive and mobile-friendly designs

  • Branding with logos, colors, and layouts

Module 8: SEO & Optimization

  • On-page SEO for WordPress & Shopify

  • Site speed optimization

  • Image optimization & caching

  • Installing and using SEO plugins/apps

Module 9: Security & Maintenance

  • Backups & updates

  • Protecting from malware & spam

  • SSL certificates & secure checkout

  • Best practices for long-term site management

Module 10: Capstone Project

  • Building a complete Shopify or WordPress website

  • Setting up an e-commerce store with products

  • Final presentation of live website/store

After completing this course, learners will be able to build professional websites and e-commerce stores using Shopify and WordPress, offering services as freelancers or developers.