This article introduces the main steps in creating a website with WordPress.
Creating a website with WordPress – a beginner’s guide
WordPress is a widely used platform for creating and managing websites.
The WordPress project reports that the software powers over 43% of websites. The examples in this guide use the hosted WordPress.com service. The same WordPress software can also be installed with a separate hosting provider. Here are the main steps in building a site with WordPress.
Choosing a domain and hosting
Start by choosing a domain and how the website will be hosted. With self-hosted WordPress, arrange hosting separately; WordPress.com includes hosting in its service. You can read more about domain registration in our article “How to register a domain name”.
The hosted option illustrated here is available through WordPress.com.
Build your website with WordPress
Themes provide a starting point for the site’s layout and appearance. WordPress.com offers free and paid options, with availability depending on the theme and plan.
Choose a suitable theme in the dashboard’s Appearance section, preview it and activate it using the available controls.
Edit the design and adapt it to your website.
Experiment with the layout, images and other design elements. A site built with WordPress can include photos, videos and other content. Preview your work before publishing and check how it appears on desktop, tablet and mobile screens.
Save your work when the site meets your requirements. Review both search metadata and the structure of the page, including:
- The page title;
- The meta description;
- A logical heading hierarchy, with subheadings at the appropriate level.
Building the site – adding plugins
Plugins extend the capabilities of WordPress or add new features. Use the Plugins section of the dashboard to find and manage them. On WordPress.com, installing plugins requires a paid plan; self-hosted WordPress has a separate plugin installation workflow.
Once the content and settings are ready, review the site and publish it.
Conclusion
Here are a few practical habits for working with WordPress:
- First — keep reliable backups. A technical failure or accidental change can affect site data. Check the backup service supplied by your host or use a suitable backup tool.
- Second — maintain site security. Keep the software and plugins up to date and use appropriate security measures for the hosting setup.
- Third — experiment with useful content and clear presentation so visitors can find what they need.
- Fourth — write helpful content around the questions your audience asks and organize it clearly for readers and search engines.
These steps provide a starting point for building a website with WordPress!
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