Build your own WordPress website from scratch — with the guidance of Bethink experts and the support of a small cohort of fellow beginners — in this eight-week course.
Join the Fall 2025 Build-a-Long!
Build your own WordPress website from scratch — with the guidance of Bethink experts and the support of a small cohort of fellow beginners — in this eight-week course. Whether you’re starting a new business, building a portfolio site, or looking to update an older website, this is the perfect place to start.
In addition to a series of seminars and co-building sessions, attendees will also have the opportunity to troubleshoot assignments, ask questions about coursework and get one-on-one help with their websites from Bethink experts as needed during weekly Office Hours open only to the cohort.
Fall 2025 Build-a-Long Calendar
The Fall 2025 Build-a-Long cohort will meet every Wednesday from October 1 to November 19. Office Hours will take place every Tuesday between sessions, with one bonus support hour the Monday before websites go live. All course meetings are at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT and take place on Zoom.
Seminars
All meetings are at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT and last app. 60 minutes.
Wednesday, 10/1: Session 1: Thinking Through Your Site
Wednesday, 10/8: Session 2: WP Set-Up
Wednesday, 10/15: Session 3: WP Themes + Tools
Wednesday, 10/22: Session 4: Content and SEO
Wednesday, 10/29: Session 5: Guided Co-Building
Wednesday, 11/5: Session 6: How to Use Posts
Wednesday, 11/12: Session 7: Tips and Tricks
Wednesday, 11/19: Session 8: Site Launch Day!
Office Hours
Office Hours are at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT and last 60 minutes.
- Tuesday, 10/7
- Tuesday, 10/14
- Tuesday, 10/21
- Tuesday, 10/28
- Tuesday, 11/4
- Tuesday, 11/11
- Monday, 11/17
- Tuesday, 11/18
Ready to Register?
Registration is $860. Your registration includes lifetime access to course recordings and resources for further learning and temporary website hosting through Bethink for the length of the course. Registration is non-refundable. There are no partial refunds for days missed.