WordPress is running over 17% of the Internet nowadays (and that number keeps growing). It’s being listed as a job skill on job boards. It’s what the technical and non-technical alike are using to build websites. Simple date-based blogs to full-fledged e-commerce solutions and news agency sites are being built with this same core functionality.

There is a low barrier to using and working with WordPress. In fact, anyone with knowledge of PHP or with design skills can start using WordPress immediately and see results. But if you want to really succeed with WordPress, build a strong business and gain respect, you need to be an over-achiever.

1) WordPress Codex

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The WordPress codex is more or less the user manual for WordPress. It goes without saying that every good developer who wants to be great references the Codex. The Codex is, essentially, the WordPress bible. It’s not always 100% complete or up to date, but if someone asked you to RTFM, you'd start with the codex. This resource is overlooked quite a bit unfortunately, when it should be a pretty crucial piece of our learning library if we plan on doing things "by the book."


2) WordPress TV

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WordPress.tv is one of those hidden gems that, even though quite a few people know about it, it seems like there are a whole lot more who don't. If you can’t get along to Word-camps, WordPress TV is the next best thing. WordPress TV features recorded videos from Word-camps held around the world. WordPress.tv isn't exclusively advanced development and engineering, but some of the greatest minds around the world who contribute to WordPress can be found there.

The group of 30-60 presentations on a huge range of topics can development take your development skills to a whole new level. It’s easy to search through the site for videos on any topic, plus watching someone give a presentation can be a lot more engaging them simply reading a blog post.
 

3) WP Beginner 

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As their name suggests, this is for beginners; like, absolute beginners. Let's start easy. If you think you’re too good to read a beginner site, think again. Syed Balkhi’s site is the largest unofficial WordPress resource on the web and is updated daily with new tutorials and how-tos.

If you are a developer, this is the site you would send your clients to so they know how to use the site you just built them. If you have never been exposed to WordPress and are trying to learn how to set things up on your own as a DIY user, this is a good starting point. While many of the site's posts may seem too easy, and even trivial for advanced users, there are often interesting tips and tricks that are helpful for any good developer.

4) PressCoders


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Presscoders is also a great resource to learn wordpress development. The videos cover everything from basic setup to getting more traffic with Search Engine Optimization. Play, stop, rewind, learn at your own pace!

It’s mostly for beginners, but even intermediate users will learn a thing or two. Anyone who wants to customize a WordPress theme can also get free help in the community forum for more advanced modifications.

5) Udemy

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Udemy is a platform that delivers training on all sorts of subjects, and WordPress is a big topic being taught there. Anybody can host a course on pretty much anything, while using the interface and tools that Udemy provides, which are excellent. The user interface and intuitiveness behind Udemy makes it easy to navigate through course material, take notes, have discussions, see your course progress and of course, watch videos.

Each course is run by an independent author. You can find courses about wordpress for all levels i.e., beginner, intermediate, and advance. They have quality content and are really easy to understand.

hongkiat

Hongkiat’s WordPress category features a regularly updated stream of how-to and list posts covering everything from how to install WordPress locally and WordPress Shortcodes and Plugins You Might Want To Try.
The site is well worth reading for tips and tricks or theme inspiration.

7) WPShout


WPShout is a premier source for WordPress learning. WPShout publish in-depth weekly WordPress tutorials, as well as curated links to other cool stuff around the WordPress world. It is a must visit website if you are learning wordpress development. You can learn wordpress design and development.

8) Tuts+  ( Recommended )



Tutsplus is a great resource for learning wordpress theme development and widget development. Their tutorials are elaborate and easy to learn. I have learned wordpress theme development from this website so I can tell it is a great and easy way to learn wordpress development by going through this tuts+. Go through their free tutorials and you can learn much about wordpress.

9) Easy WP Guide

Easy WP Guide is your online user manual for WordPress. If you prefer reading or quick reference to video, it’s a great resource. The content is laid out in a very smart way that follows the navigation of WordPress. You can either download a .pdf copy to reference from your own desktop, or can use their web format to look things up quickly online.

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