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Website Design · 10 worksheets, one for each lesson
Print this playbook or save it as a PDF, then complete one worksheet after each lesson. Together they make a portfolio you can show to employers and clients.
- Website launch checklist
- Theme comparison sheet
- Website launch checklist
- Website launch checklist
- Website launch checklist
- Website launch checklist
- Website launch checklist
- Website launch checklist
- Website launch checklist
- Website launch checklist
Worksheet · Website Design · WordPress
Website launch checklist
From the lesson Set Up Your WordPress Site
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1Choose a domain name and hosting.
2Install WordPress.
3Complete the website launch checklist.
Worked example to compare with: A first-day checklist
- Set the site title and tagline in Settings.
- Choose the permalink structure "Post name".
- Delete the sample page and sample post.
- Create a non-admin user for daily work.
- Turn on automatic backups and test one restore.
- Result to look for: a clean site that is ready for design.
Check yourself
- I can explain "Set Up Your WordPress Site" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · WordPress
Theme comparison sheet
From the lesson Picking Your WordPress Theme
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1List your must-have features.
2Shortlist three themes.
3Choose one with the comparison sheet.
Worked example to compare with: Comparing two themes
- Theme A: beautiful demo, 3 seconds to load, last updated two years ago.
- Theme B: simpler, 1.2 seconds to load, updated last month.
- Choose: B, since speed and updates matter more.
- Check: test the demo on your phone.
Check yourself
- I can explain "Picking Your WordPress Theme" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · WordPress
Website launch checklist
From the lesson Customizing Your Site
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1Choose your brand colors and fonts.
2Plan your main menu.
3Apply them to your site.
Worked example to compare with: Applying brand basics
- Logo: upload to the header.
- Colors: pick one main color and one accent, with strong contrast against the background.
- Fonts: one for headings and one for body text.
- Check: view the home page on a phone and a laptop before changing anything else.
Check yourself
- I can explain "Customizing Your Site" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · WordPress
Website launch checklist
From the lesson Adding Content
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1Plan your pages and posts.
2Write the content for your first three pages.
3Publish and review.
Worked example to compare with: Building a five-page site for a dog walker
- Home: who you are, where you work and a call button.
- Services: the walks with prices.
- About: a short story and a photo.
- Reviews: three real quotes.
- Contact: a form and phone number.
- Check: can a visitor book within two clicks from the home page?
Check yourself
- I can explain "Adding Content" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · WordPress
Website launch checklist
From the lesson WordPress Widgets
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1Choose four elements for your site.
2Add and test them.
3Remove anything unnecessary.
Worked example to compare with: Setting up a footer
- Block 1: business name, address and phone.
- Block 2: links to Contact and Privacy.
- Block 3: a short email signup form.
- Check: remove anything that does not help a visitor take the next step.
Check yourself
- I can explain "WordPress Widgets" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · Wix
Website launch checklist
From the lesson Setting Up Wix
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1Choose a template.
2Replace the content.
3Complete the setup checklist.
Worked example to compare with: A one-evening launch
- Pick a template that matches your type of business.
- Replace all sample text with your own.
- Add a phone number and a contact form.
- Connect your domain and check it on a phone.
- Publish and share the link.
Check yourself
- I can explain "Setting Up Wix" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · Wix
Website launch checklist
From the lesson Customizing Your Wix Site
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1Choose your colors and fonts.
2Adjust one page's layout.
3Check it on mobile.
Worked example to compare with: Fixing a mobile layout
- Problem: on a phone, the heading overlaps a photo.
- Fix: open the mobile editor and reduce the heading size and stack the photo below.
- Check: view on a real phone.
- Result to look for: readable text and easy-to-tap buttons.
Check yourself
- I can explain "Customizing Your Wix Site" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · Wix
Website launch checklist
From the lesson Adding a Blog to Wix
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1Plan three blog categories.
2Write your first post.
3Publish and share it.
Worked example to compare with: A first blog plan
- Categories: tips, news, behind the scenes.
- First three posts: a beginner's guide, a customer story and a how-to.
- Schedule: one post every two weeks.
- Result to look for: a blog page with at least three real posts before you promote it.
Check yourself
- I can explain "Adding a Blog to Wix" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · Wix
Website launch checklist
From the lesson Wix SEO
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1Write titles and descriptions for your main pages.
2Add alt text to images.
3Use the Wix SEO checklist.
Worked example to compare with: Setting up one page
- Page: Dog walking in Ottawa.
- Title: "Dog Walking in Ottawa | Happy Paws".
- Description: "Reliable daily dog walks in Ottawa with photo updates. Book your first walk this week."
- Address: /dog-walking-ottawa.
- Check: search for your business name after a few weeks to see how it looks.
Check yourself
- I can explain "Wix SEO" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes
Worksheet · Website Design · Wix
Website launch checklist
From the lesson Wix App Market
Work through each step on paper or on screen. Use a real business, a project of your own or a friend’s idea. Keep this page for your portfolio.
1List the features your site needs.
2Choose one app for each.
3Test them.
Worked example to compare with: Picking a booking app
- Need: let customers book a time.
- Compare: two apps by price, reviews and calendar integration.
- Test: make a test booking and check email confirmations.
- Result to look for: bookings that reach your calendar without manual work.
Check yourself
- I can explain "Wix App Market" in one sentence.
- I used a real business or project, not just an idea.
- I know what I will do next, and by when.
Notes