Core vs Themes vs Plugins: a Primer for the Rest of Us

Pat yourself on the back, you’re creating content with WordPress. But truth be told, this whole core/themes/plugins business is a bit…confusing. Oh, if only there was a way to know it all in under 45 minutes!

*Poof!* Your fairy WordPress Godmother Alison to the rescue! Here to grant your wish, she’ll have you leaving with a deeper understanding of how WordPress really works beyond the publish button. Topics will include:

  • Visual aids to better understand how WordPress organizes your content
  • Managing theme expectations
  • How to pick plugins
  • Pages vs. Posts (and unsung heroes called categories)
  • Why pay for themes or plugins
  • Core/theme/plugin updating

Come highly-caffeinated for this one, folks!

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