WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that enables you to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing website. WordPress is free and open source software released under the GPL.
There are many reasons to use WordPress. WordPress is easy to use and learn. WordPress is SEO friendly. WordPress is scalable. WordPress is secure. WordPress is reliable.
If you are thinking about starting a freelance WordPress development business, or you are already freelancing and want to increase your WordPress development skills, here are the minimum skills you need:
1. WordPress installation and setup.
You need to be able to install WordPress on a web server. You also need to be able to set up WordPress with a domain name and hosting account.
2. WordPress theme development.
You need to be able to create and customize WordPress themes. This includes creating and editing templates, creating and editing stylesheets, and creating and editing functions.php files.
3. WordPress plugin development.
You need to be able to create and customize WordPress plugins. This includes creating and editing plugin files, creating and editing plugin templates, and creating and editing plugin settings pages.
4. WordPress database management.
You need to be able to manage WordPress databases, including creating and editing tables, adding and editing data, and running queries.
5. WordPress security.
You need to be aware of the most common WordPress security threats and how to protect your WordPress site from them.
6. WordPress performance optimization.
You need to be able to optimize WordPress for performance, including reducing file sizes, caching static files, and optimizing database queries.
7. WordPress troubleshooting.
You need to be able to troubleshoot WordPress problems, including plugin and theme conflicts, database errors, and server errors.
If you can master these skills, you will be able to develop WordPress websites and blogs for clients, or for your own business.
