Build Directory Website Using WordPress

Overview Build listing-based websites with the Build Directory Website Using WordPress course from Thames College. The UK Business Data Survey …

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Overview

Build listing-based websites with the Build Directory Website Using WordPress course from Thames College. The UK Business Data Survey 2024 found that 68% of businesses had a website, showing the value of online visibility. This online WordPress directory website course introduces WordPress, MyListing, Elementor and WooCommerce for local directories, business listings and niche listing sites.

Many learners want to create directory websites but feel unsure about setup, search features and listing pages. This course helps you learn domain setup, external server use, pages, menus, listing types, search bars, homepage design, map sections and listing pages. After completion, you may explore roles such as WordPress Website Assistant, Website Administrator, Web Content Executive, Directory Website Builder or Freelance WordPress Designer. Enrol today and start learning online now.

Key Benefits Included

► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field

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Learning Outcomes

This Build Directory Website Using WordPress course builds directory website, listing type, search bar, page setup and WordPress design knowledge.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

► Explain how WordPress directory websites work.
► Point a domain to an external server.
► Create pages, menus and listing structures.
► Set up listing types and listing fields.
► Build homepage sections using Elementor tools.
► Edit FrontPage search forms and search bars.

Who is This Course For?

This WordPress directory website course suits learners who want to create listing sites, business directories or service websites without coding.

► Beginners wanting to build WordPress directory websites.
► Freelancers learning no-code website building online.
► Small business owners planning local directory sites.
► Web design learners exploring WordPress directory projects.
► Digital marketers creating niche listing website ideas.
► Bloggers adding directory features to WordPress sites.
► Career changers exploring website design learning routes.

Certification

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this Build Directory Website Using WordPress course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99

Career Opportunities

This WordPress directory website course can support UK website design, digital content, business directory and freelance web building routes.

► WordPress Website Assistant — Average UK salary: £22,000–£32,000 per year
► Website Administrator — Average UK salary: £24,000–£36,000 per year
► Web Content Executive — Average UK salary: £25,000–£38,000 per year
► Freelance WordPress Designer — Income varies by project and client
► Directory Website Builder — Average UK salary: £25,000–£40,000 per year
► Digital Marketing Assistant — Average UK salary: £23,000–£32,000 per year

Course Curriculum

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

Module 01: Introduction

► Introduction

Module 02: Website Setup

► Purchasing a Domain
► Creating an Application in External Server Cloudways
► Point a Domain to an External Server
► Purchasing Theme and Downloading
► Installing Offline WordPress Using Bitnami
► Installing HTTPS Certificate for Better Website Security
► Login to WordPress and Routine Updates
► Installing MyListing Theme and Plugins

Module 03: Website Development

► Preliminary Planning
► Create Pages
► Create Main Menu
► Creating User Menu
► Listing Types and Listing Fields
► How to Use Listing Types for Different Businesses
► Global Listing Type
► Adding Listing Fields to a Listing Type
► Creating a Business Listing
► Creating Frontend Listing Profile
► Changing the Listing Layout
► Listing Settings
► Listing Tags
► Listing Regions
► Listing Categories
► How to Create Mockup Homepage Using Figma
► Set Default Homepage
► Using Elementor to Create the Homepage
► Create Homepage Sections
► Creating FrontPage Search Bar
► Editing FrontPage Search Form
► Change Website Name
► Customise Header in Theme Options
► Create Explore Pages
► Change Permalinks to Get Readable URLs
► Setup Blog Page
► Change Website Colour Using Theme Options
► Change Listing Header Colour
► Change Favicon
► Setup Map Section Using Mapbox
► Setup WooCommerce Endpoint Pages
► Create My Accounts Page and Fix User Menu
► Basic WooCommerce Setup
► Create MyListing Product for Promoting Listing
► Create Listing Page for Adding Businesses
► End

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4.7 Average - 13 Reviews

★ Reviews

A clear course for learning WordPress directory website basics. It helped me understand domains, MyListing, Elementor pages and front page search forms.

Useful for beginners who want to build a directory website. The lessons on listing types, categories and WooCommerce setup were simple to follow.

Course Curriculum

Unit 01: Introduction
	Introduction	00:01:00
Unit 02: Website Setup
	Purchasing a Domain	00:02:00
	Creating an application in external server (Cloudways)	00:02:00
	Point a domain to an external server	00:02:00
	Purchasing theme and downloading	00:01:00
	Installing offline WordPress using Bitnami	00:03:00
	Installing https certificate for better website security	00:03:00
	Login to WordPress and routine updates	00:02:00
	Installing Mylisting theme and plugins	00:02:00
Unit 03: Website Development
	Preliminary planning	00:03:00
	Create Pages	00:02:00
	Create main Menu	00:02:00
	Creating user menu	00:02:00
	Listing types and listing fields	00:02:00
	How to use listing types for different businesses	00:02:00
	Global listing type	00:01:00
	Adding listing fields to a listing type	00:03:00
	Creating a business listing	00:04:00
	Creating frontend listing profile	00:01:00
	Changing the listing layout	00:02:00
	Listing settings	00:01:00
	Listing tags	00:01:00
	Listing regions	00:01:00
	Listing categories	00:01:00
	How to create mockup homepage using figma	00:02:00
	Set default homepage	00:01:00
	Using elementor to create the homepage	00:05:00
	Create homepage sections	00:05:00
	Creating FrontPage search bar	00:02:00
	Editing FrontPage search form	00:02:00
	Change website name	00:02:00
	Customize header in theme options	00:02:00
	Create explore pages	00:03:00
	Change permalinks to get readable URLs	00:01:00
	Setup blog page	00:01:00
	Change website colour using theme options	00:01:00
	Change listing header colour	00:02:00
	Change favicon	00:02:00
	Setup map section using mapbox	00:03:00
	Setup woocommerce endpoint pages	00:04:00
	Create my accounts page and fix user menu	00:04:00
	Basic woocommerce setup	00:01:00
	Create mylisting product for promoting listing	00:05:00
	Create listing page for adding businesses	00:03:00
	End	00:02:00
Assignment
	Assignment -Build Directory Website Using WordPress	00:00:00

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:

Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99

This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.

1. What is a WordPress directory website? +

A WordPress directory website lists businesses, services, places or resources in an organised way. It usually includes listing pages, search filters, categories, maps and contact details so visitors can find relevant information quickly.

2. Is this WordPress directory website course suitable for beginners? +

Yes, this course is suitable for beginners who want to learn directory website creation with WordPress. It introduces setup, pages, menus, listings, search bars and map sections without requiring advanced coding knowledge.

3. What will I learn in a WordPress directory website course? +

You will learn domain setup, external server use, WordPress pages, menus, listing types, search forms, homepage design, map sections and listing pages. The course also introduces MyListing, Elementor and WooCommerce tools.

4. Can I build a directory website with WordPress without coding? +

Yes, WordPress tools can help learners build directory websites without coding. Themes and page builders such as MyListing and Elementor can support listing pages, search sections, menus and visual website layouts.

5. What is the difference between a directory website and a normal website? +

A normal website may present general pages, services or content, while a directory website organises many listings into searchable categories. Directory websites often include filters, maps, listing profiles and structured information.