What is a CMS?
Definition and role of CMS in digital content management Types of CMS: Traditional, Headless, Enterprise, and Web Content Management
WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Understanding the CMS market landscape
Popular CMS Platforms Overview
Installation RequirementsHosting environments, database configurations, and server settings
Installing WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal Initial configurations and best practices
Navigating the CMS dashboard Key admin functionalities and settings
CMS Installation and Setup
Introduction to Admin Panels
Content ArchitectureUnderstanding pages, posts, and custom content types Organizing content using categories, tags, and taxonomies
Template hierarchy and structure Applying and customizing themes Responsive design and mobile-friendliness
CMS Themes and Templates
WYSIWYG Editor BasicsUsing visual editors to create and format content
Drafting, scheduling posts, and publishing workflows Version control and restoring previous versions
Building menus, subpages, and internal linking Utilizing taxonomies for content organization
Managing Media
Uploading, organizing, and optimizing images, videos, and files
Content Scheduling and Versioning
Managing Content Hierarchy
Role-based Access Control (RBAC)Creating and managing user roles (Admin, Editor, Author, Subscriber)
Assigning permissions based on content management responsibilities Secure login, password policies, and authentication
Workflow management for multi-author environments
Managing User Access and Permissions
Collaborative Content Creation
Template CustomizationCustomizing templates with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Using child themes for safe modifications Editing header, footer, and page layouts
Enhancing content layout using widgets and shortcodes
Theme Customization Best Practices
Custom Widgets and Shortcodes
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Best PracticesOptimizing URLs, meta tags, and keywords Content readability and internal linking Image optimization and alt text
Popular SEO plugins for WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal Google Analytics and integration with CMS
Caching, content delivery networks (CDN), and image compression Mobile optimization techniques
SEO Plugins and Tools
Improving Performance and Speed
Introduction to CMS Plugins/ExtensionsInstalling, activating, and configuring plugins Popular plugins for SEO, security, and backup
WordPress (Yoast SEO, Jetpack), Joomla (Akeeba Backup), Drupal (Views, CTools)
Ensuring compatibility and performance through regular updates
Essential Plugins for Different CMS Platforms
Managing and Updating Plugins
Understanding CMS Security VulnerabilitiesCommon security risks: brute force attacks, SQL injection, XSS
Best security plugins for WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal Monitoring, alerts, and auditing tools
Security Plugins and Tools
