Week 7 – Building Responsive Web Pages

In this stage of my training, I applied everything I had learned to begin building complete responsive web pages. Using Elementor containers, typography settings, background styles, and layout spacing, I created sections that adapt well to desktop, tablet, and mobile screens. This portfolio website is one of the projects I built during this phase of […]

Week 6 – Elementor Setup and Flexbox Containers

This week focused on learning how to design web pages using Elementor and its Flexbox container system. I learned how containers work and how they help structure the layout of a webpage.  By adjusting container directions, spacing, and alignment, I was able to create responsive page sections that adapt to different screen sizes. This knowledge […]

Week 5 – Installing and Managing Plugins

In this session, I learned about WordPress plugins and how they extend the functionality of a website. Plugins allow website owners to add new features without writing code.  For example, we learned how to install plugins like WPForms, which helps create forms for visitors to send messages. Managing plugins is an important part of maintaining […]

Week 4 – WordPress Themes and Site Customization

During this week, we continued learning about the WordPress dashboard and explored how themes control the appearance of a website. Themes determine the overall design of a website, including layout, colors, fonts, and navigation.  I learned how to install themes, activate them, and customize different design elements to match the style of the website. Understanding […]

Week 3 – WordPress Dashboard and Website Settings

This week focused on understanding the WordPress dashboard and how to manage website settings. I learned how to navigate the WordPress dashboard and explore different sections such as Posts, Pages, Appearance, Plugins, and Settings.  These tools allow website owners to control the structure and appearance of their websites. We also studied important configuration settings such […]

Week 2 – Setting Up WordPress: Domain, Hosting and Installation

During this week of my training, I learned how websites are created from the very beginning. We studied how domain names and hosting services work together to make a website accessible on the internet.  A domain name acts as the address of a website, while hosting provides the server space where the website files are […]

Week 1 – Introduction to WordPress

In the first week of my web development training with TechinYoruba, I learned the basics of WordPress. We explored how domains, hosting, and WordPress installation work together to build a website.  I also learned how to navigate the WordPress dashboard and understand how themes affect the appearance of a site.

My Web Development Journey with TechinYoruba

  I have always had a strong interest in technology and computers.  I enjoy working with computers, typing, and learning how digital tools work.  However, I never had the opportunity to fully develop these interests until I discovered TechinYoruba. TechinYoruba, founded by Mr. Adegbohungbe Theophilus, provides an opportunity for members of the Yoruba community to […]