1. Introduction
This guide helps in understanding how websites work and how to post news using WordPress (Astra Theme). It also simplifies key internet terms for easy learning and practical use.
2. Understanding the Word “Web”, “Site”, and “Website.”
Many people confuse these words. Let’s simplify them.
2.1 What is the “Web”?
🔍 Why is it called a “Web”?
A spider web is used as an example because it clearly shows how connections work:
• Every point is linked to another (Comparison image)
• You can move in different directions, not just one path. According to favour fm facebook page
• The whole structure works as one system
👉 Just like a spider web, the internet connects millions of webpages through links.
👉 You can jump from one page to another instantly.
👉 Information is not in a straight line—it is interconnected.
📌 Simple teaching line:
“The web is like a spider web of information where every page is connected to another.”
The World Wide Web (the web) is the interconnected system of pages and information on the Internet.
👉 Think of it like a giant spider web connecting millions of information points across the world.
Why a spider web?
A spider web:
- Has many connected threads
- Links different points together
- Works as one system
Similarly, the internet connects millions of computers, websites, and pages together.
📌 Example:
- Google, Facebook, BBC, and Favour FM all exist on the web.
2.2 What is a “Site”?
A site is a specific location on the web.
👉 Think of it like one house inside a big town.
📌 Example:
- BBC News site
- Favour FM Juba site
2.3 What is a “Website”?
A website is a collection of connected pages under one name (domain) that people visit on the internet.
👉 Simple definition for presenters: A website is a full online platform where information is published and viewed.
📌 Example:
- Favour FM Juba website contains news, audio, images, and pages.
2.4 Simple Summary
| Term | Meaning |
| Web | Entire internet system |
| Site | One location on the web |
| Website | Full collection of pages at one location |
3. Website vs Domain (Very Important Difference)
These two are different but work together.
3.1 Domain (Address)
A domain is the name used to access a website.
📌 Example:
- favourfmjuba.org
- bbc.com
👉 Think of it as a house address.
3.2 Website (Content)
A website is everything you see after visiting the domain.
📌 Example:
- News articles
- Photos
- Live radio player
👉 Think of it as the house itself with rooms and furniture.
3.3 Key Difference
| Domain | Website |
| Address you type | Content you see |
| Example: favourfmjuba.org | Example: news, pages, audio |
👉 Final memory line: “The domain takes you there, the website is what you see there.”
4. What is Hosting?
Web hosting is a service that stores website files and keeps them online.
Function:
- Stores text, images, and videos
- Keeps website available 24/7
Examples:
- Hostinger
- Bluehost
- SiteGround
5. What is WordPress?
WordPress is a platform for creating and managing websites without coding.
Function:
- Create posts and pages
- Upload media (images/videos)
- Install themes and plugins
6. What is a Theme (Astra Theme)?
A theme controls how a website looks.
Astra Theme:
A fast, lightweight WordPress theme used for professional websites.
- Controls layout and design
- Makes website mobile-friendly
Function:
7. What are Plugins?
Plugins are small software tools that add extra features to WordPress.
Simple Meaning:
👉 Plugins are like “apps for your website.”
Function:
- Add new features without coding
- Improve website performance
- Enhance security and design
Examples of Plugins:
- Yoast SEO (for search ranking)
- Elementor (page design)
- WP Rocket (speed optimization)
- Akismet (spam protection)
📌 Example in a radio website:
- Live streaming plugin for radio broadcast
8. What are Tags?
Tags are keywords used inside WordPress posts to organize content.
Function:
- Improve internal search
- Group similar articles
Example:
- Juba, Politics, Breaking News
9. What are Hashtags?
Hashtags (#) are used on social media to increase visibility.
Function:
- Increase reach on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram
Example:
- #FavourFMJuba
- #SouthSudanNews
10. Difference Between Tags and Hashtags
| Tags | Hashtags |
| Used in WordPress | Used on social media |
| Improve website search | Improve social reach |
11. What is ICANN?
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is a global body that manages domain names and ensures they are unique worldwide.
Function:
- Prevents duplicate domain names
- Controls the global domain system
12. How Domain Names are Kept Unique
- User searches the domain (e.g., favourfmjuba.org)
- ICANN system checks availability
- If available, it is registered
- No one else can use it globally
👉 Like a unique radio frequency (no two stations share the same frequency)
13. Example Workflow
- Buy a domain
- Connect hosting
- Install WordPress
- Install Astra Theme
- Add plugins
- Create post
- Add tags and images
- Publish and share
14. Menus, Pages, and Posts (Very Important for Presenters)
Understanding these three helps presenters manage content correctly.
14.1 What are Pages?
Pages are static (do not change often) and are used for permanent information.
Function:
- Provide key information about the station
- Stay on the website for a long time
Examples:
- Home
- About Us
- Contact Us
- Listen Live
👉 Think of pages like permanent rooms in a building.
14.2 What are Posts?
Posts are dynamic content, mainly used for news and updates.
Function:
- Share daily news and updates
- Organized by date
- Can be tagged and categorized
Examples:
- Breaking News: Juba Update
- Political News Report
👉 Think of posts like daily radio programs or news bulletins.
14.3 Difference Between Pages and Posts
| Pages | Posts |
| Permanent | Updated regularly |
| Not date-based | Date-based |
| Example: About Us | Example: News article |
14.4 What are Menus?
Menus are navigation links that help users move around the website.
Function:
- Guide visitors to important pages
- Improve user experience
Examples of Menu Items:
- Home
- News
- Contact
- Listen Live
👉 Think of menus like signposts inside a building showing where to go.
14.5 How Menus Work in WordPress
- Menus are created in Appearance → Menus
- You can add:
- Pages
- Posts
- Custom links
14.6 Simple Structure Example
- Menu (Navigation)
- Home (Page)
- News (Posts)
- About (Page)
👉 This shows how everything connects together.
15. WordPress Posting Steps
- Log in to the dashboard
- Go to Posts → Add New
- Write title
- Add content
- Add featured image
- Add tags
- Select category
- Click Publish
15. Final Summary
- The web is the global internet system
- A site is one location on the web
- A website is the full content you see
- A domain is the address to reach it
Plugins are tools that add features
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