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How do I start WordPress for beginners?

Last updated on January 23, 2023 @ 10:33 am

Starting WordPress can be intimidating for beginners, but there are a few things you can do to get started. First, you need to have a domain name and hosting account. Once you have these, you can follow these steps to create a WordPress site:

1. Go to WordPress.com and sign up for a free account.

2. On your WordPress.com account, click the “Create a Site” link in the left menu.

3. Enter your domain name in the “Site Name” field and choose a secure password in the “Password” field.

4. Click the “Create Site” button.

5. WordPress will create a new site for you and will redirect you to the “Site Overview” page.

6. On the “Site Overview” page, click the “Settings” link in the left menu.

7. In the “Settings” page, click the “Site Title” field and enter a title for your site.

8. In the “Site Title” field, enter a description of your site.

9. In the “Site Description” field, enter a description of your site.

10. In the “Theme” field, choose a theme.

11. Click the “Save Changes” button.

12. On the “Posts” page, click the “Add New” link in the left menu.

13. Enter a title for your post in the “Title” field and enter a description of your post in the “Body” field.

14. Click the “Publish” button.

15. On the “Pages” page, click the “Add New” link in the left menu.

16. In the “Page Title” field, enter a title for your page and enter a description of your page in the “Body” field.

17. In the “Page Description” field, enter a description of your page.

18. On the “Settings” page, click the “General” link in the left menu.

19. In the “General” page, click the “WordPress” link in the left menu.

20. In the “WordPress” page, click the “Appearance” link in the left menu.

21. In the “Appearance” page, click the “Themes” link in the left menu.

22. In the “Themes” page, click the “Add New” link in the left menu.

23. In the “Add New” page, enter a title for your theme and choose a theme from the list.

24. In the “Settings” page, click the “Appearance” link in the left menu.

25. Click the “Install” button.

26. WordPress will install the theme and return you to the “Appearance” page.

27. In the “Themes” page, click the “Activate” link in the left menu.

28. WordPress will activate the theme and return you to the “Themes” page.

29. WordPress will activate the theme and.

PRO TIP: This article may not be suitable for beginners as it does not provide sufficient information on how to start WordPress. It is recommended that beginners consult a more comprehensive guide or seek help from a professional before attempting to use WordPress.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.