WordPress is one of the most popular and well-known content management systems (CMS) as nearly 45% of websites are WordPress sites.
WordPress gives you a lot of flexibility, but that flexibility is most useful when you know where to look for help. Whether you are new to the platform or want to build confidence in the areas you use every day, there are plenty of free resources that can help you work more effectively. If you would rather have expert support than figure it all out alone, we’re here to help you make the most of WordPress.
Here are eight free online resources that we would recommend bookmarking.
1. WordPress Learn
Where is best to learn about WordPress from than WordPress.com? The CMS platform has a minisite especially for new WordPress users, with free tutorials and structured pathways.
Depending on your learning style, you can choose to learn in a way that suits you best.
2. WordPress Documentation
The official documentation site is ideal when you need practical guidance on day-to-day WordPress use. It covers installation, maintenance, security and a wide range of support guides for common tasks in the dashboard. For content editors and administrators, this is often the quickest route to a reliable answer.
3. WPBeginner
WPBeginner is a really helpful free resource for, as it says in the name WordPress beginners.
They have a series of learning guides dedicated to setting up your WordPress site with step-by-step screenshots to make the process easier.
Their team of blogging experts, including Neil Patel, have created video tutorials which you can sign up for to access for free.
4. Easy WP Guide
The Easy WP Guide has an extensive manual that explains how to use features within WordPress. From adding new content on your site,
A great thing about this website is that they regularly update their blog to reflect changes in new WordPress updates, so add it to your bookmarks!
5. WordPress Playground
One of the most useful newer additions to the WordPress learning ecosystem is WordPress Playground. It lets you run WordPress instantly in your browser, without hosting or a local install. That makes it especially useful for testing ideas, trying out features and learning in a safe environment where you can experiment freely.
6. Create WP Site
YouTube is a fantastic resource If you’re more of a visual learner.
Create WP Site’s channel is dedicated to teaching people how to create websites and has a playlist focused on step-by-step WordPress tutorials.
7. WordPress TV
If you’re not just looking for a step-by-step manual on how to do something specific on WordPress, WordPress TV is a great way to stay updated with the latest community news.
Here you can watch presentations from the people behind the CMS, such as Matt Mullenweg, and highlights from international WordPress events.
8. WordPress Support Forums
Sometimes the best way to learn is by seeing the questions other users are asking. The official support forums are a good place to search for common issues, troubleshooting steps and practical advice from the wider WordPress community. WordPress describes them as a community-based space to ask, discuss, share and help each other.
Circle Interactive YouTube Channel
If you head over to our YouTube channel we have a series of tutorial videos by our highly skilled developers.
This is a helpful resource to get an understanding of how WordPress and CiviCRM work together, with simple step-by-step walkthroughs.
Learning resources are a great place to start, but when you need practical support tailored to your site, we’re here to help.
