{"id":2776,"date":"2022-02-21T10:21:37","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T10:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/?p=2776"},"modified":"2023-12-31T22:40:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T22:40:05","slug":"how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create LMS Website With WordPress &#8211; An Easy Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in creating an e-learning or learning management system (LMS) website like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Udemy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skillshare<\/a>,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> <\/a><\/strong>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Coursera<\/a>? Then this is the right post for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post will provide a step-by-step guide to creating an LMS website. Here are the steps to follow to set up your eLearning or LMS website in no time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x231a;<strong>Are You Short on Time?&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/bluehostbiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Click Here to Create Your Website Right Away!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t hesitate to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">contact me<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;if you get stuck on any step in this guide, and&nbsp;I will assist you for Free!&#x1f609;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5588d3;color:#5588d3\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5588d3;color:#5588d3\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#1_Choose_a_Domain_Name\" >1. Choose a Domain Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#2_Sign_Up_With_a_Web_Hosting_Provider\" >2. Sign Up With a Web Hosting Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#3_Install_a_Free_LMS_WordPress_Theme\" >3. Install a Free LMS WordPress Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#4_Install_WordPress_Plugins\" >4. Install WordPress Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#5_Import_a_Demo_Template\" >5. Import a Demo Template<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#6_Create_Relevant_Web_Pages\" >6. Create Relevant Web Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#7_Create_a_Navigation_Menu\" >7. Create a Navigation Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#8_Create_and_Add_Courses_to_Your_Website\" >8. Create and Add Courses to Your Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#9_Set_Up_a_Payment_Method\" >9. Set Up a Payment Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#10_Enhance_Your_Website_Design_and_Functionality\" >10. Enhance Your Website Design and Functionality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#11_Make_Your_Website_Public\" >11. Make Your Website Public<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#12_Drive_Traffic_to_Your_Website\" >12. Drive Traffic to Your Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-create-lms-website-with-wordpress\/#13_Tip_How_to_Secure_Your_Website\" >13. Tip: How to Secure Your Website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choose_a_Domain_Name\"><\/span><strong>1. Choose a Domain Name<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain name is the address of your website on the internet (For example, google.com or amazon.com). Choosing the right domain name can boost your website\u2019s ranking in search engine results, and it can help visitors understand what your website is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a domain name for your website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep your domain name short and simple:<\/strong> A short and easy-to-pronounce domain name makes it easier for visitors to remember your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use relevant keywords in your domain name:<\/strong> The inclusion of relevant keywords in your domain name makes it easier for visitors to understand and will help your website&#8217;s ranking in search engine results. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t use hyphens or numbers in your domain name:<\/strong> You should avoid using hyphens or numbers in your domain name because they are susceptible to typos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use TLD (Top-Level Domain) extension: <\/strong>Using a Top-Level Domain extension such as .com, .net, .org, .co, and .us will make your website look more professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure what domain name to choose? <a href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/domain_generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to use our domain name suggestion tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sign_Up_With_a_Web_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span><strong>2. <strong>Sign Up With a Web Hosting Provider<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A web host is a service that stores and makes your website publicly available on the internet. Although there are hundreds of web hosting platforms available on the internet, I always recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/bluehost\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/bluehost\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluehost <\/a><\/strong>for its speed, uptime, and responsive customer support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bluehost <\/strong>also offers up to 70% discount on its hosting plans, as well as a <strong>Free <\/strong>domain name. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/bluehost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to visit Bluehost and claim your discount<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bluehost-homepage1-1024x472.png\" alt=\"bluehost-homepage1\" class=\"wp-image-693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bluehost-homepage1-1024x472.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bluehost-homepage1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bluehost-homepage1-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bluehost-homepage1.png 1345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/bluehost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to visit Bluehost and claim your discount.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot_2-1-1-1024x635.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot_2-1-1-1024x635.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot_2-1-1-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot_2-1-1-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot_2-1-1.png 1432w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Install_a_Free_LMS_WordPress_Theme\"><\/span><strong>3. Install a Free LMS WordPress Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A theme allows you to design and customize the interface of your website. WordPress offers a variety of themes for building e-learning websites, but my preference would be the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themeum.com\/product\/tutorstarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.themeum.com\/product\/tutorstarter\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tutor Starter<\/a><\/strong> theme for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It offers a wide variety of demo templates that can be imported into your website and customized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can be used with nearly every WordPress webpage builder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is SEO optimized and has a fast loading speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themeum.com\/product\/tutorstarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-1536x728.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter.png 1893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themeum.com\/product\/tutorstarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to download the tutor starter theme for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme must be installed and activated on your website after it has been downloaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To upload the theme to your website, navigate to the left sidebar of your website admin dashboard, click <strong>Appearance<\/strong>, then <strong>Themes<\/strong>, and then click <strong>Add New<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-wordpress-theme-1024x350.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-wordpress-theme-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-wordpress-theme-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-wordpress-theme-768x262.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-wordpress-theme-1536x525.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-wordpress-theme.png 1815w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install the theme, click on the <strong>Upload Theme<\/strong> button and choose the downloaded theme from your computer, then click on the<strong> Install Now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-theme-1-1024x270.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-theme-1-1024x270.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-theme-1-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-theme-1-768x202.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-theme-1-1536x404.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-theme-1.png 1801w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installing the theme, click the Activate button to make it visible on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/activate-theme-1024x299.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/activate-theme-1024x299.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/activate-theme-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/activate-theme-768x224.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/activate-theme-1536x448.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/activate-theme.png 1624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Install_WordPress_Plugins\"><\/span><strong>4. Install WordPress Plugins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress plugins are software tools that are used to enhance the functionality of WordPress websites. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themeum.com\/product\/tutorstarter\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.themeum.com\/product\/tutorstarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tutor starter<\/a><\/strong> theme requires the installation of the <strong>TutorMate <\/strong>plugin to import pre-made templates to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the <strong>Begin installing Plugin<\/strong> link to install and activate the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-tutormate-plugin-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3067\" width=\"1016\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-tutormate-plugin-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-tutormate-plugin-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-tutormate-plugin-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/install-tutormate-plugin.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To improve your website&#8217;s functionality, you should also install the following plugins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tutor LMS:<\/strong> It is <strong>essential <\/strong>to install this plugin since it handles eLearning features on your website such as creating courses, quizzes, certificates, and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tutor\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tutor\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to download the Tutor LMS plugin for free. <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elementor<\/strong>: Elementor is an easy-to-use WordPress website builder. With it, you can simply drag and drop elements to build a great-looking website.<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Click here to download Elementor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smush:<\/strong> Using this plugin, you can easily compress large images and files on your website and greatly improve the loading time of your website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact Form 7:<\/strong> With the Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin, you can create a contact form on your website and receive submissions in your mailbox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install a plugin on your website, navigate to the left sidebar of your website admin dashboard and click on <strong>Plugins<\/strong>, then click <strong>Add New<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-menu-1024x499.png\" alt=\"plugin menu\" class=\"wp-image-2269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-menu-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-menu-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-menu-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-menu.png 1511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new page will appear, where you can install the plugin from the WordPress plugin directory or upload it from your computer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-page-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-page-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-page-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-page-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-page-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/plugin-page.png 1647w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Import_a_Demo_Template\"><\/span><strong>5. Import a Demo Template<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tutor Starter Theme comes with a variety of demo templates that you can import to your website and customize, although this isn&#8217;t necessary if you prefer to build your website from scratch; however, using a demo template will make the process of setting up your website faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install a demo theme, navigate to the left sidebar dashboard of your admin dashboard, click <strong>Tutor<\/strong> <strong>Starter<\/strong>, then click <strong>Starter Sites<\/strong>. You will be taken to a new page where you can preview the demo templates and install the one you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-theme-demo-1024x447.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-theme-demo-1024x447.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-theme-demo-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-theme-demo-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-theme-demo-1536x670.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tutor-starter-theme-demo.png 1895w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have installed your preferred demo template, you can edit and customize it with the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Elementor website builder<\/a><\/strong> by clicking the<strong> Edit with Elementor<\/strong> link on top of your website. To see a video on how to edit your website with Elementor, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Em8oIBGy6bs\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Em8oIBGy6bs\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/edit-template-with-elementor-1024x472.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/edit-template-with-elementor-1024x472.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/edit-template-with-elementor-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/edit-template-with-elementor-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/edit-template-with-elementor-1536x708.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/edit-template-with-elementor.png 1895w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Create_Relevant_Web_Pages\"><\/span><strong>6. Create Relevant Web Pages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having pages on your website helps users understand and navigate your website. There is no limit to the number of pages that should be included on your website, but some pages are absolutely vital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some pages that you should consider adding to your LMS website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Homepage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homepage-1-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homepage-1-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homepage-1-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homepage-1-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homepage-1-1536x734.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/homepage-1.png 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the first page that your users see when they visit your website, so make sure it contains relevant information and courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Course Page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-page-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-page-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-page-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-page-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-page-1536x734.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-page.png 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page should feature all the courses available on your website as well as a call to action button, such as &#8216;<strong>Buy Now<\/strong>&#8216; or &#8216;<strong>Enrol Now<\/strong>&#8216;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact Page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/contact-page-1024x489.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/contact-page-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/contact-page-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/contact-page-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/contact-page-1536x734.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/contact-page.png 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page should include your relevant contact information, such as your e-mail address, phone number, and office address. You can also include a contact form on this page using the <strong>Contact Form 7 <\/strong>plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a new page on your website, find the <strong>Pages <\/strong>menu on the left sidebar of your admin dashboard, then click on <strong>Add New<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/page-menu-1024x497.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/page-menu-1024x497.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/page-menu-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/page-menu-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/page-menu-1536x745.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/page-menu.png 1579w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the new page, click <strong>Edit with Elementor<\/strong> button and you will be taken to a new page where you can then drag and drop elements to create your page with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Elementor website builder<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/add-page-1024x412.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/add-page-1024x412.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/add-page-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/add-page-768x309.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/add-page-1536x619.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/add-page.png 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can then create a new page by dragging and dropping elements from the left sidebar onto your page. To see a video showing how it&#8217;s done, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Em8oIBGy6bs\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Em8oIBGy6bs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-page-with-elementor-1024x479.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-page-with-elementor-1024x479.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-page-with-elementor-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-page-with-elementor-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-page-with-elementor-1536x718.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-page-with-elementor.png 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Create_a_Navigation_Menu\"><\/span><strong>7. Create a Navigation Menu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A navigation menu allows users to navigate to different pages of a website easily. It usually appears at the top of the website, and it contains links to relevant pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"58\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nav-menu-2-1024x58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nav-menu-2-1024x58.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nav-menu-2-300x17.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nav-menu-2-768x44.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nav-menu-2-1536x88.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nav-menu-2.png 1893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a navigation menu for your website, click on <strong>Appearance <\/strong>and then <strong>Menus <\/strong>on the sidebar of your admin dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/menu-2-1024x466.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/menu-2-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/menu-2-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/menu-2-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/menu-2.png 1318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new page will appear where you can create your website navigation menu and include links to pages that should appear in the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wp-menu-1024x471.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wp-menu-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wp-menu-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wp-menu-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wp-menu.png 1173w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-logo-to-your-website\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-logo-to-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Add a Logo to Your Website <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Create_and_Add_Courses_to_Your_Website\"><\/span><strong>8. Create and Add Courses to Your Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the basic website setup, you will need to add courses and enable the eLearning features using the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tutor\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tutor\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tutor LMS<\/a><\/strong> plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add courses to your website, navigate to the left-hand sidebar menu of your website dashboard, select <strong>Tutor LMS<\/strong>, and then click on <strong>Course<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new page will appear where you can add the course title, description, requirements, course materials, and videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-a-course-1024x471.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-a-course-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-a-course-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-a-course-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-a-course-1536x707.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/create-a-course.png 1893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, you can add course topics, lessons, videos, and quizzes to this page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-contents-1-1024x471.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-contents-1-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-contents-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-contents-1-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-contents-1-1536x707.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/course-contents-1.png 1893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is pretty much possible to create your eLearning website with the free version of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themeum.com\/tutor-lms\/free-vs-pro\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.themeum.com\/tutor-lms\/free-vs-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tutor LMS<\/a><\/strong> plugin, but the premium version adds more features and enhances your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Set_Up_a_Payment_Method\"><\/span><strong>9. Set Up a Payment Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to make courses available for sale on your website, you will need to set up a payment method, you can use the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WooCommerce<\/a><\/strong> WordPress plugin to add prices to courses and make them purchasable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a video that can help you understand the technical aspects of the setup process. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UUF8jdxyy4w\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UUF8jdxyy4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to watch.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Enhance_Your_Website_Design_and_Functionality\"><\/span><strong>10. Enhance Your Website Design and Functionality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enhancing your website&#8217;s design and functionality would make your website appear more appealing and professional. However, the steps might seem confusing at first, so watch this video for a more detailed explanation,<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DvJuTvvm5LA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DvJuTvvm5LA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Make_Your_Website_Public\"><\/span><strong>11. Make Your Website Public<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is necessary to make your website public once you have completed the setup. Bluehost automatically places your site in coming soon mode after registration, so you will need to disable this to make your website public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To disable the coming soon feature, navigate to the top menu of your website dashboard and click the <strong>Coming Soon Active<\/strong> link. You will then be taken to a page where you can disable this feature and make your website public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cm-soon-1024x533.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cm-soon-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cm-soon-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cm-soon-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cm-soon.png 1143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/launch-website-1024x405.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/launch-website-1024x405.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/launch-website-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/launch-website-768x304.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/launch-website-1536x607.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/launch-website.png 1829w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Drive_Traffic_to_Your_Website\"><\/span><strong>12. Drive Traffic to Your Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving traffic or web visitors to your website is important for increasing your revenue. Here are a few ways to increase traffic to your website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SEO:<\/strong> Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of ranking your web pages for specific keywords on search engines so that your website shows up every time someone searches for that keyword. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wordpress-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wordpress-seo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to learn more about optimizing your website for search engines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Post content regularly on your website&#8217;s social media pages<\/strong>: When you publish content regularly on your website&#8217;s social media pages, you can attract more visitors to your website, especially when your content goes viral and gets a lot of engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Promote your site with ads:<\/strong> This is the fastest way to bring visitors to your website. With platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google AdWords<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/ads\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/ads\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook ads<\/a>, your website can reach a wide audience quickly and efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Tip_How_to_Secure_Your_Website\"><\/span><strong>13. Tip: How to Secure Your Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over 30,000 websites getting hacked daily, it is essential to secure your website from vulnerabilities. Here are a few tips on how you can secure your website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep your website theme and plugins updated: <\/strong>It is important to keep your WordPress theme and plugins updated to ensure the security of your website because outdated themes and plugins can lead to vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can set your plugins to <strong>Automatic Update<\/strong> so each time a new version is released, they will automatically update. This will save you from having to go to your website dashboard and update every time a new version is released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plugin-update1-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plugin-update1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plugin-update1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plugin-update1-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plugin-update1-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/websitesetuptools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/plugin-update1.png 1903w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Install the Wordfence plugin:<\/strong> Wordfence is a security plugin for WordPress which provides a firewall and prevents hackers from looking for hidden vulnerabilities on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also scans your website for malware and alerts you about suspicious logins. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to download the Wordfence plugin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for reading this post to the end. 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