Website Creation

This page is your home base for everything we do in WordPress Website Creation. This is where you will find your weekly lessons and class resources. In this class, you are not just building pages, you are learning how to think like a web designer. You will plan a website, organize content, choose colors and images, use Divi to build your layout, and learn how to make your site look great on computers and phones. Every project you complete will help build your confidence, creativity, and website-building skills.

Website Creation Week 9

Creating Your About Page   Psalm 139:14 “I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made.” What Is an About Page? Have you ever visited a website and wondered, "Who created this?" or "What is this business all about?" That is why websites have an...

Website Creation Week 8

Backgrounds + Design Basics   Exodus 35:35 “[YAH] has filled them with skill to do all the work...” HCSB Focus: Using backgrounds and basic design principles to make your website look polished and professional. What We Will Learn Today we will work on the overall look...

Website Creation Week 7

Buttons + Links This week, you will learn how to help visitors move around your website using buttons and links. Think of your website like a building. Your pages are different rooms, and buttons and links are like doors that help visitors get where they need to go. A...

Website Creation Week 6

Text + Image Modules Build Your Home Page with Divi 5 Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, do it with all your heart.” Have you ever visited a website and immediately thought, “Wow! This looks amazing!”? Maybe the pictures caught your attention, the words were easy to...

Website Creation Week 5

Sections, Rows & Modules 1 Corinthians 12:18 “But now God has placed each one of the parts in one body just as He wanted.” Think about building a house. A house has rooms, each room has an arrangement, and inside those rooms are things like furniture, pictures, and...

Website Creation Week 4

Pages + Website Structure Luke 14:28“For which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?” (HCSB) Build a Plan Before You Build a Website Imagine trying to build a house without deciding...

Website Creation Week 1

Introduction + What is a Website? Overview of class + final goal (live website) Habakkuk 2:2 “Write the vision and make it plain…” FOCUS This year, you will create your own website from the ground up. You will learn how to turn an idea into a digital experience by...

Website Creation Week 3

Installing the Divi Theme + Divi Builder 5 1 Corinthians 14:40 – “Let all things be done decently and in order.” Good website design requires order too. We organize our content so visitors can easily understand and use our website. What Is a WordPress Theme? A theme...

Website Creation Week 2

Domain, Hosting & WordPress Overview Proverbs 16:9 "A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps." Starting a website is a lot like beginning a new adventure. You may have an idea of what you want to create, but sometimes the best opportunities come...

Website Help!

When building in Divi
  • Start with the page structure first.

  • Build the header, content, and footer in order.

  • Use spacing to make things look neat.

  • Keep buttons easy to see.

  • Use simple design instead of too many effects.

  • Reuse styles so the site looks consistent.

  • Always check tablet and phone views.

Good website habits
  • Plan before you build.

  • Keep text short and clear.

  • Use real photos when possible.

  • Make sure links work.

  • Check spelling and grammar.

  • Ask: “Is this page easy to understand?”

Advice
  • Start with a plan.

  • Build one page at a time.

  • Keep your design clean and simple.

  • Use the same colors, fonts, and spacing.

  • Make sure your site works on mobile.

  • Add helpful images and clear text.

  • Save often and preview your work.

  • Keep improving as you go.