WordPress Development & Management

Samuel Ngari

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About this service

Summary

Samuel develops and manages websites using WordPress, leveraging his IT background to ensure seamless functionality.

Process

1. Planning & Research

- Define Objectives: Understand the purpose of the website (e.g., portfolio, e-commerce, blog) and the target audience.

- Competitor Analysis: Research similar websites for inspiration and identify features that could be implemented.

- Sitemap Creation: Create a sitemap outlining the structure and pages of the website (home, about, services, contact, blog, etc.).

2. Domain & Hosting Setup

- Choose a Domain Name: Register a relevant and memorable domain name that reflects your brand or business.

- Select a Web Hosting Provider: Choose a hosting plan based on your website's needs (shared, VPS, managed WordPress hosting, etc.).

- Install WordPress: Most hosting providers offer one-click WordPress installations, making this step quick and easy.

3. WordPress Installation & Configuration

- Install WordPress: Complete the WordPress installation via your hosting provider.

- Basic Settings Configuration: Adjust general settings (site title, tagline, permalink structure) and create essential pages (Home, About, Contact).

4. Theme Selection & Customization

- Choose a Theme: Select a WordPress theme that suits your brand and objectives. Consider using Elementor-compatible themes for design flexibility.

- Install & Activate the Theme: Install the chosen theme via the WordPress dashboard and activate it.

- Customize Theme Settings: Adjust theme settings such as typography, colors, layout, and logo integration to match your branding.

5. Install Essential Plugins

- SEO Plugin: Install an SEO plugin (e.g., Yoast SEO or Rank Math) to optimize your website for search engines.

- Security Plugin: Set up a security plugin (e.g., Wordfence or Sucuri) to protect your website from threats.

- Caching Plugin: Use a caching plugin (e.g., W3 Total Cache or WP Rocket) to enhance website performance.

- Backup Plugin: Install a backup plugin (e.g., UpdraftPlus) to create regular backups of your website.

- Other Plugins: Add any other necessary plugins for additional functionality, such as contact forms, social sharing, or e-commerce.

6. Designing with Elementor (or Another Page Builder)

- Install Elementor: Install and activate the Elementor plugin if it isn’t already part of your setup.

- Design Core Pages: Use Elementor to build core pages, applying custom layouts, text, images, and other elements.

- Create Templates: Set up reusable templates for headers, footers, and blog posts to ensure a consistent design.

- Ensure Responsive Design: Test and adjust the design to be responsive across different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).

7. Content Creation & Optimization

- Write and Add Content: Create engaging content for each page, ensuring it is informative, relevant, and user-focused.

- Optimize for SEO: Add SEO-friendly meta titles, descriptions, alt text for images, and internal/external links using the SEO plugin.

- Incorporate Media: Add high-quality images, videos, and other multimedia elements to enhance the content.

8. Testing & Quality Assurance

- Test Functionality: Check all forms, buttons, links, and navigation menus to ensure they work correctly.

- Cross-Browser Testing: Test the website across different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) to ensure compatibility.

- Mobile Responsiveness: Verify that the website looks and functions well on various devices and screen sizes.

- Page Speed Testing: Test page speed using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix and optimize where needed.

9. Launch the Website

- Final Review: Review all aspects of the website, ensuring everything is polished and ready for public viewing.

- Set Up Google Analytics & Search Console: Integrate Google Analytics to track website traffic and Search Console to monitor SEO performance.

- Remove "Coming Soon" Mode: If you used a "coming soon" plugin, disable it to make the website live.

- Submit Sitemap to Search Engines: Submit your XML sitemap to search engines to ensure your website is indexed.

10. Ongoing Maintenance & Management

- Regular Updates: Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins up to date to ensure security and functionality.

- Content Updates: Regularly add new content, update existing content, and monitor user engagement.

- Monitor Performance & Security: Track website performance, speed, and security to maintain optimal functionality.

- Backups: Create regular backups to safeguard your data.

What's included

Website Wireframes and Mockups
Initial wireframes and high-fidelity mockups showcasing the design layout, structure, and visual elements of the website.
Responsive Design
Ensuring that the website is fully responsive and looks great on all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop).
Typography & Color Scheme:
A defined typography and color scheme that aligns with the brand guidelines.
Page Building & Layouts
Full website setup, including creating and designing all pages using Elementor or another page builder.
Functional Forms & Widgets
Implementing contact forms, registration forms, and any custom widgets needed.
Integration with Plugins
Installing and configuring essential plugins (SEO, security, caching, etc.).
Content Updates
Regular updates to content, images, and any other necessary elements.
SEO Optimization
Ongoing on-page SEO optimization, including meta tags, alt texts, schema markup, and more.
Website Performance Optimization
Ensuring optimal speed, caching, and image compression.
Security Monitoring & Backups
Regular security monitoring, backups, and implementing security best practices.
Plugin & Theme Updates
Keeping plugins, themes, and WordPress itself up to date.
Technical Support
Ongoing support for troubleshooting any issues that arise.