This WordPress installation checklist shall serve as your quick reference whenever you install a new WordPress for your blogs and websites. This should also serve as a guide if you’re one of our readers who are still getting started in building WordPress powered sites and blogs.
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1. WordPress Overview
2. Get Domain and Webhost
- Register a Domain
- Sign Up for a Webhost
- Point Domain to Webhost
- Add an Add-On Domain (Do this only if you’re adding additional domain names on your webhost.)
4. Dashboard Overview
5. Change Password
6. Cleanup Sample Post and Page
7. Settings
8. Choose a theme
9. Configure Widget
10. Install and Configure Important Plugins
11. Create Important Pages
12. Start Posting