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From Zero to Website: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

Go from no experience to launching your own website! This step-by-step beginner's guide teaches HTML, CSS, WordPress, hosting setup, and design - no coding needed.

Created byYoann Bierling
5.0
(4 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Apr 25, 2025
From Zero to Website: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

What You'll Learn

check_circleBuild a functional website from scratch using WordPress, even with zero prior experience.
check_circleUnderstand core web technologies to confidently edit and customize their site’s structure and design.
check_circleRegister a domain name and set up hosting, with clarity on security, performance, and cost considerations.
check_circleOptimize for mobile devices and SEO to ensure their site ranks on Google and works flawlessly on phones/tablets.
check_circlePublish and maintain their website independently, with troubleshooting skills for common issues.
check_circleChoose the right website platform based on goals, budget, and technical comfort.

About This Course

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by tech jargon? Want to create a professional website but don’t know where to start? From Zero to Website is your ultimate beginner-friendly guide to building and launching a website from scratch – no prior experience required!

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn:

  • The basics of web development: Understand HTML, CSS, and how websites work (without drowning in code).
  • How to use WordPress: Create, customize, and manage your site with the world’s most popular platform.
  • Hosting & domains demystified: Buy your domain, set up hosting, and go live with confidence.
  • Mobile-friendly design: Ensure your site looks great on phones, tablets, and desktops.
  • SEO & performance tips: Get found on Google and keep visitors engaged.

Why this course?

  • Step-by-step videos: Follow along at your own pace.
  • No tech skills needed: We explain everything in plain English.
  • Practical exercises: Build a real website as you learn.
  • Lifetime access: Refer back to lessons anytime.

Perfect for:

  • Entrepreneurs launching their first site
  • Bloggers, freelancers, or small business owners
  • Anyone who wants to learn web development the easy way

Enroll today and turn "I don’t know how" into "I built this myself!"

Your Instructors

Yoann Bierling
Yoann Bierling

International Data Management Expert and SAP Consultant

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Yoann Bierling brings over a decade of global experience in data management and systems consulting, specializing in SAP implementations and optimizations. With a rich background that spans across several continents, Yoann has helped numerous businesses—from startups to multinational corporations—enhance their data systems and utilize their data more effectively. Educated in Information Systems Management and with certifications in SAP software, Yoann's expertise is not just in handling technical complexities but also in bridging the gap between technical solutions and business needs. He has designed and delivered training programs in data cleansing, data integrity, and system optimization, helping organizations achieve streamlined operations and improved data quality. Yoann is not only known for his technical prowess but also for his ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. His courses are filled with real-life examples and practical solutions that are directly applicable to his students' work environments, whether they are handling day-to-day data challenges or steering major data governance initiatives. As an instructor, Yoann is committed to empowering professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to transform data into a valuable asset, making him an ideal guide for anyone looking to enhance their expertise in data management and SAP systems.

Alena  Molko
Alena Molko

Author, Website creator, SEO expert

Alena is a freelancer, author, website creator, and SEO expert, Elena is also a tax specialist. She aims to make quality information available to the most, to help them improve both their personal and professional lives. She is also the author of her own blogs about taxation and new products in the digital world. Alena speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian. She constantly improves her professional skills and is happy to share them with others.

Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

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