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1) Decide the goals & audience

Write this down first (one sentence each):

Audience: Prospective parents, students, teachers, alumni, local community.
Must-have features: Admissions form, events calendar, staff directory, news/announcements, gallery, parent/student portal, online fee payments, document downloads, contact.

2) Sitemap (example)

Home • About • Admissions • Academics • Departments • Staff • Calendar/Events • News/Announcements • Gallery • Parent/Student Portal • Resources/Downloads • Contact • Policies

3) Choose platform, domain & hosting

Platform (recommended): WordPress — flexible, tons of education themes/plugins.
Domain: pick a short, trustable domain (e.g., greenwoodhigh.edu or .in / .org depending on region).
Hosting: choose WordPress-friendly hosting with SSL included (SiteGround, Bluehost, Cloudways, or a local/managed host).
Email: set up G Suite / Microsoft 365 or host email with your provider.

4) Install WordPress & basic settings

Use 1-click installer on your host.
WP Admin → Settings: Site Title, Tagline, Timezone, Permalinks → set to Post name.
Install SSL (Let’s Encrypt) and force HTTPS.

5) Choose theme & page builder

Education themes: Education WP, EduPro, Academica, Astra (education starter) + Starter Templates.
Pick a responsive, accessible theme.

6) Essential plugins (core functionality)

Forms: WPForms / Gravity Forms / Formidable (admissions, contact).
Events: The Events Calendar or Simple Calendar (Google Calendar).
LMS (optional): LearnPress, Tutor LMS, LifterLMS, LearnDash.
Payments: WooCommerce + Razorpay / PayU / Stripe / PayPal depending on region.
SEO: Yoast SEO or Rank Math.
Security & backup: Wordfence / iThemes Security + UpdraftPlus (backups).
Performance: LiteSpeed/ WP Rocket / W3 Total Cache + Smush (image compression).
Membership/portal: MemberPress or Ultimate Member (for parent/student login).
Analytics: Google Site Kit (Google Analytics + Search Console).
SMTP: WP Mail SMTP (to ensure emails send).

7) Create core pages — with content templates (copy you can paste)

Home — hero / intro (example)

Inspiring learners. Building futures.
Welcome to [School Name] — a caring community where curiosity meets excellence. Explore our programs, meet our teachers, and apply now for admissions.
CTA buttons: Admissions • Virtual Tour • Contact Us

About — short template

Our mission: To nurture confident, compassionate learners prepared for the 21st century.
Vision: Excellence in academics, character and community service.
Include: history, accreditation, principal’s message, campus highlights, values.

Admissions — what to include

Admission steps (Eligibility → Apply Online → Interview → Fee payment → Enrollment).
Required documents: birth certificate, previous school TC, immunization, ID proof, passport photo.
Online application form (embed WPForms/Gravity).
Fees & scholarships info.

Academics / Departments

Curriculum overview (CBSE/State/IB/IGCSE).
Grade-wise programs.
Extracurriculars & clubs.

Staff / Faculty page (profile template)

Photo, Name, Position, Qualifications, Subjects, Short bio, Contact (school email).

Events / News

Post events with date/time/location and RSVP link. Use event plugin.

Parent/Student Portal (features)

Secure login, access to report cards, homework, notices, fee receipts, downloadable calendars.

Contact

Address, phone, contact form, map embed, office hours.

Policies & Downloads

Handbook, privacy policy, code of conduct, fee schedule (PDF downloads).

8) Admission form — suggested fields

Student full name, DOB, Gender, Applying for Grade, Previous school, Parent/guardian names, Address, Phone, Email, Emergency contact, Documents upload (file fields), Preferred contact method, Consent checkboxes (photo/media permission, data processing).

9) Design & accessibility

Use clear typography and brand colors — high contrast.
Mobile responsive layout.
Accessibility basics: alt text on images, meaningful link text, keyboard navigation, sufficient color contrast, descriptive form labels.
Provide printable versions of key pages (admissions, fee schedule).

10) Payments & invoicing

Use WooCommerce or a dedicated fee plugin + secure payment gateway (Stripe/PayPal or local processors like Razorpay/PayU).
Send receipts automatically (SMTP + WooCommerce emails).

11) Security & privacy (critical for schools)

SSL (HTTPS) — mandatory.
Regular backups (UpdraftPlus) and test restore.
Limit admin users and use strong passwords + 2FA.
Role permissions: admins, editors, teachers (limit capabilities).

12) SEO, analytics & structured data

Install Yoast/Rank Math: set meta titles & descriptions for pages.
Add schema.org markup for Organization and Event objects (some plugins handle this).
Create sitemap.xml and submit to Google Search Console.
Install Google Analytics 4 (via Site Kit) to track visits and conversions (admissions form submits).

13) Testing / launch checklist (copyable)

All site links work (no broken links)
Forms submit and send email to correct inbox (test with parents’ emails)
Payments work (test sandbox + live)
Mobile & tablet layout tested
Accessibility basic check completed (contrast, alt text)
Backups scheduled and tested restore
Security plugin configured + 2FA on admin account
Robots.txt configured; sitemap submitted to Search Console
Analytics installed; conversion goal (form submit) configured
Privacy policy & consent checkboxes present for forms

14) Ongoing maintenance & content plan

Keep WordPress core, theme, plugins updated.
Weekly/biweekly backups.
Monthly content updates: news, upcoming events, gallery, blog.
Quarterly security review (user permissions, plugin audit).
Keep disaster-recovery plan and credentials stored securely.

15) Quick content samples you can copy

Home hero headline:

“Welcome to [School Name] — Where every child belongs and every mind grows.”

Principal’s short quote (About):

“At [School Name] we foster curiosity, kindness and excellence — preparing students for life, not just exams.” — Head of School

Admissions short CTA (Admissions page):

“Admissions Open — Apply Online Today. Complete the form below and our admissions team will contact you within 48 hours.”
(You can change the time text to something that matches your process.)

Bonus tips & integrations

Virtual tours: 360° images or embedded YouTube tours.
Online classes: Zoom/Google Meet integration + recordings saved to private area.
Notifications: OneSignal for push notifications or SMS gateway for urgent alerts.
Parent communication: Integrate WhatsApp Broadcasts (via approved API) or SMS gateway.
Document management: Protect download URLs and require login for sensitive files.

Final checklist — what I can do for you right now

I can immediately create any of these and paste them here:

Full page copy for Home + About + Admissions + Contact ready to paste into WordPress.
A complete Admissions form (fields + confirmation/auto-email text).
A Staff bio template for your team (fillable).
A launch checklist in spreadsheet format.

Tell me which one you want first and I’ll generate it instantly.