Building a Feature-Packed School Website with WP School Press

Introduction

• Tutorial on building a school website using WordPress and WP School Press plugin.
• Target audience: school administrators, educators, teachers.
• Step-by-step guide to creating a professional school website.
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Website Overview

• Top Bar:
  • School's phone number and email.
  • Logo of "Jason School."
• Menu Links:
  • Home, About, Contact, Gallery, Dashboard.
• Homepage Sections:
  • Introduction image with heading and text.
  • Features and offerings block with visual elements.
  • About section with mission, vision, and focus icons.
  • Teacher highlights and calls to action for enrollment.
  • Counters for school achievements.
  • Gallery and footer with contact information.

About Page

• Similar structure to the homepage.
• Sections include welcome message, team introduction, and links to enroll.

Contact Page

• Features a background image with contact details and a map.
• Contact form for inquiries.

Gallery Page

• Showcases images categorized under classrooms and graduation.
  • Each category accessed through filter tabs.

Dashboard Management

• WP School Press plugin allows for comprehensive management.
• User logins for teachers, parents, and students with different functionalities:
  • Teachers: update and manage student information, marks, attendance, emails, etc.
  • Parents: view student profiles, marks, attendance, events.
  • Students: access own profiles, marks, schedules.

Setting Up the Website

1. Requirements:
   • Computer, internet connection, domain name, hosting platform (like Bluehost), and WordPress installation.
2. WordPress Setup:
   • Clear default themes and install Blocksy theme.
   • Install necessary plugins (Elementor, MetForm, etc.).
   • Upload WP School Press plugin for school management.
3. General Settings:
   • Update site title, tagline, and permalink structure.

Creating Content

Homepage

• Use Elementor to build sections:
  • Hero section with background image.
  • About section with mission, vision, and focus.
  • Feature spots with icon boxes for offerings.
  • Call to action buttons.
• Utilize global colors for consistency.

About Page

• Structure includes title, description, and team members.
• Use similar formats as the homepage for cohesion.

Contact Page

• Embed Google Map and create contact form using MetForm.

Gallery Page

• Add media grid for images with categories.

Menu and Footer Setup

• Create a navigation menu linking to all pages.
• Customize footer with relevant information and links.

Mobile Responsiveness

• Ensure all pages are responsive for mobile devices by adjusting sizes and layouts.

Conclusion

• Recap of creating a comprehensive school website using WordPress and WP School Press.
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