Website and Blogging

If someone is starting to learn website development and blogging, it’s helpful to break the learning path into categories. Here’s a clear roadmap:
1. Basics of the Web
- How the web works: HTTP/HTTPS, browsers, servers.
- Domains and Hosting: What a domain is, types of hosting (shared, VPS, cloud).
- Web terminology: Frontend, backend, full stack, CMS, SEO basics.
2. Frontend Development (What users see)
- HTML: Structure of web pages.
- CSS: Styling and layouts.
- JavaScript: Interactivity, animations, and basic DOM manipulation.
- Frontend frameworks (optional): React, Vue, or Angular (advanced stage).
3. Backend Development (Server-side)
- Languages: PHP, Python (Django/Flask), Node.js.
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
- Server concepts: APIs, CRUD operations, authentication.
4. Content Management Systems (CMS)
- WordPress: Most popular for blogging.
- Blogger: Simple blogging platform.
- Others: Joomla, Drupal.
- Plugins and themes: Customizing functionality and design without coding.
5. Blogging Fundamentals
- Content creation: Writing engaging posts, SEO-friendly content.
- Keywords research: Finding topics your audience searches.
- Post formatting: Using headings, images, internal links.
- Content strategy: Planning regular content, categories, tags.
6. SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- On-page SEO: Meta tags, headings, URLs, alt texts.
- Off-page SEO: Backlinks, social signals.
- Technical SEO: Site speed, mobile optimization, sitemaps.
7. Design & User Experience (UX/UI)
- Basic design principles: Typography, color theory, spacing.
- Responsive design: Mobile-friendly websites.
- User experience: Easy navigation, fast loading, readable content.
8. Analytics & Monetization
- Google Analytics & Search Console: Tracking visitors and performance.
- Monetization: Ads (Google AdSense), affiliate marketing, sponsored posts.
- Email marketing & newsletters: Building an audience.
9. Advanced/Optional Skills
- Web security basics: SSL, data protection.
- Performance optimization: Caching, image compression.
- Custom development: Plugins, themes, web apps.
