Design content architecture so a visitor can move from overview to real lesson to next step
You should be able to demonstrate the result described in the lesson and explain why each step was necessary.
Step-by-step
Use category landing pages
Categories explain what the learner will accomplish and show the learning path.
Use one post per lesson
Individual posts hold the actual step-by-step instructions and remain easy to edit.
Use excerpts and metadata
Difficulty, time, prerequisites, and summaries help learners choose the next lesson.
Link lessons in sequence
Previous/next navigation creates a course flow without requiring an LMS plugin.
Keep code copyable
Commands need readable code blocks and copy buttons on mobile.
Separate theme from knowledge
The theme controls presentation; WordPress posts hold the educational material.
You should be able to demonstrate the result described in the lesson and explain why each step was necessary.
Troubleshooting
If a command or screen differs from the lesson, stop and verify the version you are using before forcing a change.
What you learned
You now understand the purpose of this part of the system and have a concrete result you can verify before continuing to the next lesson.