Super Charge your WordPress site administration using the WordPress Command Line Interface
The WordPress Command Line interface makes WordPress site administration quick and easy.
What would take minutes using the dashboard, will take seconds using the WP CLI.
How long does it take for you to update your WordPress site? What happens if you have 10 WP sites? How long does it take you to update the core, theme and plugins?
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Super Charge your WordPress site administration using the WordPress Command Line Interface
The WordPress Command Line interface makes WordPress site administration quick and easy.
What would take minutes using the dashboard, will take seconds using the WP CLI.
How long does it take for you to update your WordPress site? What happens if you have 10 WP sites? How long does it take you to update the core, theme and plugins?
Super Charge your WordPress site administration using the WordPress Command Line Interface
The WordPress Command Line interface makes WordPress site administration quick and easy.
What would take minutes using the dashboard, will take seconds using the WP CLI.
How long does it take for you to update your WordPress site? What happens if you have 10 WP sites? How long does it take you to update the core, theme and plugins?
Using the dashboard, it would take a good few minutes per site, using WP CLI, the entire process can be completed in a few seconds and importantly, you can run the entire process unattended.
Some of the administration tasks you can complete with wp-cli are:
install a new WordPress site in seconds.
update the WP core, themes and plugins in seconds.
install themes and plugins.
activate and deactivate themes and plugins.
create a WordPress child-theme in seconds.
search-replace the sites database.
upload media to the site.
administer users, posts and pages.
With WP CLI you are able to automate the entire update process and even configure unattended updates.
This gives you more time to create content or work on your sites SEO, rather than spending hours updating various sites.
Enroll today and experience how easy WPCLI will make administering your WordPress site(s).
What's inside
Learning objectives
- Install a new wordpress site in a few seconds
- Easily administer multiple wordpress sites using the wordpress command line interface
- Update multiple wordpress sites by typing a single command
- Update multiple themes and plugins on multiple wordpress sites by typing a single command
- Administer users, posts, pages and media using terminal
- Automate wordpress updates - the core, themes and plugins - using the tools provided by the server distribution
- Search and replace strings in the wordpress database
- Install a new wordpress site in a few seconds
- Easily administer multiple wordpress sites using the wordpress command line interface
- Update multiple wordpress sites by typing a single command
- Update multiple themes and plugins on multiple wordpress sites by typing a single command
- Administer users, posts, pages and media using terminal
- Automate wordpress updates - the core, themes and plugins - using the tools provided by the server distribution
- Search and replace strings in the wordpress database
Syllabus
Welcome to my WPCLI Course, this section contains valuable information related to this course, please do not skip this section of the course.
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Syllabus
Course introduction - super charge your WordPress site administration skills using WPCLI.
WP CLI makes WordPress site administration quick and easy. What would take minutes using the dashboard, will take seconds using the WP CLI
A few do's and dont's related to WPCLI that we need to look at prior to starting the course.
Do no run WPCLI as the root user
Ensure the path is correct
Be careful of unneeded blank spaces
The ownership and permissions must be set correctly to allow wp cli commands to be executed, by your non root server user
We need to set the ownership and permissions of the WP files and directories that will allow us to administer a WP site using WP CLI.
We need to set the ownership and permissions of the WP files and directories that will allow us to administer a WP site using WP CLI. This lecture covers ownership and permissions for nginx and Apache.
We need to set the ownership and permissions of the WP files and directories that will allow us to administer a WP site using WP CLI. This lecture covers ownership and permissions for LiteSpeed web server.
We need to set the ownership and permissions of the WP files and directories that will allow us to administer a WP site using WP CLI. This lecture covers ownership and permissions and SELinux when using a Red Hat Enterprise Linux based server distribution.
Set the correct ownership and permissions quickly and easily using a bash script. In this lecture we create the bash script for nginx and Apache using Ubuntu server.
Set the correct ownership and permissions quickly and easily using a bash script. In this lecture we create the bash script for LiteSpeed using Ubuntu server.
Set the correct ownership and permissions quickly and easily using a bash script. In this lecture we create the bash script for nginx and Apache using a Red Hat Enterprise Linux based server distro.
In this lecture we are going to install WPCLI on our server. We'll also configure WPCLI to work with LiteSpeed PHP, configure WPCLI updates and command completion.
In my courses, I teach you how to make use the browser based WP installation process to install a WP site. Using WPCLI makes this process much faster and easier, so what you need to do is skip the browser based installation process and follow the wp cli process. This is Part 1 of 3
In my courses, I teach you how to make use the browser based WP installation process to install a WP site. Using WPCLI makes this process much faster and easier, so what you need to do is skip the browser based installation process and follow the wp cli process. This is Part 2 of 3
In my courses, I teach you how to make use the browser based WP installation process to install a WP site. Using WPCLI makes this process much faster and easier, so what you need to do is skip the browser based installation process and follow the wp cli process. This is Part 3 of 3
In thhis lecture you'll the correct method to search the WordPress repository for themes and plugins.
This is the first lecture on how to administer themes using WPCLI. Included in this section is how to create a child theme using WPCLI. You will be able to create a child theme in seconds, it's the quickest and easiest method to create a WordPress child theme.
This is the second lecture on how to administer themes using WPCLI. Included in this section is how to create a child theme using WPCLI. You will be able to create a child theme in seconds, it's the quickest and easiest method to create a WordPress child theme.
In this lecture we look at how to administer plugins using WPCLI. Some of the topics we'll cover is how to search, install, activate, deactivate and update plugins.
In this lecture, you'll learn how to update the WordPress core, the WordPress database and how to check the integrity of your WordPress installation.
This lecture is split into 3 parts. Automating updates will save you time, by updating the WordPress core, themes and plugins unattended and using the schedule you specify. No plugins are used for automating updates, we'll use WPCLI and server-side tools.
In this lecture, you'll learn how to use the WordPress diagnostic tool, WP Doctor. It will help you troubleshoot and fix common issues on your site. It checks your site's settings, configurations, and extensions to identify any problems that might be affecting your site's performance or functionality.
In this lecture you'll learn how to administer posts and media using WPCLI. You'll learn how to create and edit WordPress posts and pages using terminal, rather than the WordPress dashboard.
In this lecture you'll learn how to use WP CLI to perform certain database operations
In this lecture, you'll learn how to perform a search and replace operation on the WordPress database.
Running a search and replace operation on a WordPress database can be useful for updating domain names or site URLs, updating permalinks, updating content, and migrating to a new host.
The built-in WPCLI help system is excellent and easy to use.
After typing wp help, the entire help system open using less. The less command is a Linux terminal pager that shows a file's contents one screen at a time.
You can make use of the entire WPCLI help system without leaving terminal.
In this lecture you'll learn how to install an additional WordPress site on your server using WPCLI.
In this lecture you'll learn how to install an additional WordPress site on your server using WPCLI.
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Mastering wordpress admin with wp cli
Good coverage of crucial setup steps.
Instructor explains concepts clearly.
Focuses on practical commands and uses.
Learn to administer sites much faster.
Activities
Review Basic Linux Commands
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Familiarize yourself with basic Linux commands to navigate the server environment effectively when using WP-CLI.
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Practice navigating directories using 'cd', 'ls', and 'pwd'.
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Learn to create, copy, and delete files and directories.
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Familiarize yourself with file permissions using 'chmod'.
Review WordPress File Structure
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Reinforce your understanding of the WordPress file structure to better target WP-CLI commands.
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Identify key directories like 'wp-content', 'wp-includes', and 'wp-admin'.
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Understand the purpose of files like 'wp-config.php' and '.htaccess'.
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Locate theme and plugin directories within 'wp-content'.
WP-CLI Command Exercises
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Practice common WP-CLI commands to build proficiency and speed.
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Install and activate a plugin using WP-CLI.
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Update the WordPress core and database using WP-CLI.
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Create a new user and assign a role using WP-CLI.
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Search for a theme in the WordPress repository using WP-CLI.
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Create a WP-CLI Cheat Sheet
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Compile a personalized cheat sheet of frequently used WP-CLI commands for quick reference.
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Identify the commands you use most often.
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Organize the commands by category (e.g., core, plugin, theme).
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Include brief descriptions and examples for each command.
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Format the cheat sheet for easy readability.
Automate WordPress Updates with WP-CLI
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Develop a script to automate WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates using WP-CLI and cron jobs.
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Research how to schedule tasks using cron jobs on your server.
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Create a bash script that executes WP-CLI update commands.
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Test the script thoroughly in a staging environment.
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Schedule the script to run automatically at regular intervals.
WP-CLI Presentation
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Prepare a presentation showcasing the benefits and use cases of WP-CLI for WordPress site administration.
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Outline the key features and advantages of WP-CLI.
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Include practical examples and demonstrations of WP-CLI commands.
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Design visually appealing slides with clear and concise information.
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Practice your delivery to ensure a smooth and engaging presentation.
Contribute to WP-CLI Documentation
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Improve your understanding of WP-CLI by contributing to its documentation or reporting bugs.
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Explore the WP-CLI documentation on GitHub.
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Identify areas where the documentation could be improved or expanded.
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Submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
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Report any bugs or issues you encounter while using WP-CLI.
Review Basic Linux Commands
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Familiarize yourself with basic Linux commands to navigate the server environment effectively when using WP-CLI.
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Linux Command Line
Show steps
- Practice navigating directories using 'cd', 'ls', and 'pwd'.
- Learn to create, copy, and delete files and directories.
- Familiarize yourself with file permissions using 'chmod'.
Review WordPress File Structure
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of the WordPress file structure to better target WP-CLI commands.
Browse courses on
Wordpress
Show steps
- Identify key directories like 'wp-content', 'wp-includes', and 'wp-admin'.
- Understand the purpose of files like 'wp-config.php' and '.htaccess'.
- Locate theme and plugin directories within 'wp-content'.
WP-CLI Command Exercises
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Practice common WP-CLI commands to build proficiency and speed.
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- Install and activate a plugin using WP-CLI.
- Update the WordPress core and database using WP-CLI.
- Create a new user and assign a role using WP-CLI.
- Search for a theme in the WordPress repository using WP-CLI.
Create a WP-CLI Cheat Sheet
Show steps
Compile a personalized cheat sheet of frequently used WP-CLI commands for quick reference.
Show steps
- Identify the commands you use most often.
- Organize the commands by category (e.g., core, plugin, theme).
- Include brief descriptions and examples for each command.
- Format the cheat sheet for easy readability.
Automate WordPress Updates with WP-CLI
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Develop a script to automate WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates using WP-CLI and cron jobs.
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- Research how to schedule tasks using cron jobs on your server.
- Create a bash script that executes WP-CLI update commands.
- Test the script thoroughly in a staging environment.
- Schedule the script to run automatically at regular intervals.
WP-CLI Presentation
Show steps
Prepare a presentation showcasing the benefits and use cases of WP-CLI for WordPress site administration.
Show steps
- Outline the key features and advantages of WP-CLI.
- Include practical examples and demonstrations of WP-CLI commands.
- Design visually appealing slides with clear and concise information.
- Practice your delivery to ensure a smooth and engaging presentation.
Contribute to WP-CLI Documentation
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Improve your understanding of WP-CLI by contributing to its documentation or reporting bugs.
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- Explore the WP-CLI documentation on GitHub.
- Identify areas where the documentation could be improved or expanded.
- Submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
- Report any bugs or issues you encounter while using WP-CLI.
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