1. Finding a Host for your WordPress Website:
1. Finding a Host for your WordPress Website WordPress is a FREE program that allows you to set up a website on the internet. The only thing you need is hosting and you can get that at a very affordable rate – less than $10 per month. There are hundreds of web hosts online. Make sure you choose one that offers excellent customer service. Hostgator is one of the best web host around. http://www.Hostgator.com
2. Install WordPress on your pc:
2. Install WordPress on your pc Once you have your host follow these steps: 1. Log into your control panel. In your browser type: http://www.yourdomain.com/cpanel 2. Scroll to the Software/Services tab and click on the Fantastico icon
2. Install WordPress on your pc (Cont.):
2. Install WordPress on your pc (Cont.) 3. On the Fantastico page, click the “WordPress” text link on the left sidebar 4. Click on “New Installation.” 5. Choose which domain you want this WordPress install to be on.
2. Install WordPress on your pc (cont.):
2. Install WordPress on your pc (cont.) 6. In the section “Admin access data,” create a login name and password you want to use to log into your WordPress website 7. Also, add in your email address and the website’s domain name for your new blog. 8. Click “Install WordPress.” 9. You will be given the domain information, to make sure that it’s being installed on the correct domain. If it looks good, click “Finish Installation.”
Start working on your website!:
Start working on your website! 10. Congrats! You’re done. You’ve just installed WordPress on your new website. Save your login information and print out the information on the screen so that you can log in and get access to your new blog. Are you ready to start working on your new website? I can guide you through it step-by-step in my FREE video guide created especially for beginners. http://www.wordpresstutorial.com In this guide I will show you how to insert pictures, hyperlinks, videos on your website and much more.