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Build Your First WordPress Website

Ever wanted to create your own website? If you are into online business venture or simply wanted to learn how to build a personal blog then here’s a simplified checklist to help you get started quickly.

Part 1. Domain and Webhost Set up

Skip this if you already have your own domain and webhost.

Step 1. Register a Domain Name
Step 2. Sign Up for a Webhost
Step 3. Point Domain to Webhost

Part 2. WordPress Installation

You have 3 available options here:

Option 1. Install WordPress Automatically with cPanel
Option 2. Install WordPress Manually Through cPanel
Option 3. Install WordPress Manually Using FTP
Option 4. Install WordPress Using a Backup File – new backup file and tutorial to be available soon

If your webhost uses cPanel, it’s best to go with Option 1.

Part 3. Welcome to WordPress!

Step 1. Login to WordPress Dashboard
Step 2. Dashboard Overview
Step 3. Cleanup Sample Post and Page

Part 4. WordPress Settings and Configuration

  • General
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Discussion
  • Media
  • Permalinks

Part 5. Choose a WordPress Theme

  • What are Themes?
  • Select and Activate a Theme

Part 6. Configure Widgets

  • How to Set Widgets
  • How to Use and Manage WordPress Widgets

Part 7. Install and Configure Important Plugins

  • What Is A Plugin
  • Choosing The Best Plugin
  • Contact Us Page Plugin

Part 8. Create Important Pages

  1. About
  2. Contact

Part 9. Create Your First Post

  • Create Your First Post
  • Insert Images/Photos

Part 10. Complete a WordPress Course

If you are new to WordPress, I recommend learning how to use and manage it with our complete set of WordPress Training videos.

Filed Under: Wordpress Tutorials

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