How to Set Up a WordPress Website – Step-by-Step

WordPress is better known as CMS ( Content Management System ). World’s best CMS, where you can add your all content like text, videos, images etc. If you are new in the digital world & wish to make a blog, or want to develop a website or online store, WordPress is there to make it easy and simple.

In this article, we will learn how to make a WordPress website step by step, without having technical knowledge.

Step 1: Choose a Domain & Hosting 

Choose a Domain Name 

A domain name should be as per your business name for example my Digital Marketing Classes name is Victorious Digital & which is why I selected ( https://victoriousdigital.in/ ) 

You can go according to that like ( www.yourbusinessname.com ) . Your domain name should be.

• Short and easy to remember 
• Relevant to Business or Company Name 
• Better if there are no numbers are there in the domain name 

 You can book your domain name on Godaddy, Hostinger etc. 

Choose Hosting 

Web Hosting is a space to manage your files and content to get them online. Without web hosting, you can not get your website’s content online. Some popular web Hosting providers are below. 

• Godaddy
• Hostinger 
• Blue Host 
• A2 Hosting 

Choose a plan as per requirement & connect it with your domain name 

Step 2: Install WordPress 

Most hosting providers easy installation process to connect domains and hosting even if you are from a non-technical background, still you can install it.

• Log in to Hosting Dashboard from your email ID or username & password 
• Find out Install WordPress or WordPress Installer 
• Select the Domain name on which you want to install Hosting 
• Click on the Install Button and wait to complete the process 
• Once the process is done, you will receive a Login detail of your Website 

Get access to your website login ( www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin ). Copy this type of link and paste it on new tab. You can see a window to enter your username and password to get access to your WordPress website dashboard.

Step 3: Choose the WordPress Theme 

As I mentioned, WordPress is a content management system and it is very easy to use,
& that is the only reason this platform provides unlimited themes as per your business requirements. You can select from them and they are completely free.

How to Install a WordPress Theme?

• Login into your website’s WordPress Dashboard 
• Go to Appearance 
• Select Theme Option 
• Click on to Add New Button 
• Search Theme as per your business requirements 
• Click on the install Button 
• Click on the Activate Button

Step 4: Install Important Plugins 

Plugins provide additional features to your website. Here are some important plugins to install 

• Yoast SEO – It helps you to optimise your website for search engines 
• Elementor – It helps you to build your page smartly 
• WPForms – Helps you to Create Forms for Lead Generation
• Woo Commerce – It is for E-commerce website 
• Jetpack – Security Purpose 
• Updraft Plus – Backup Files 

 How to Install Plugins?

• Go to the plugins in your website’s dashboard 
• Click on the Plugins button 
• Click on Add new plugins 
• Search the plugin + Install & Activate 

Step 5: Customize Your Website 

Set up Your Site Title & Tag Line 

• Go to the setting 
• Select General setting 
• Enter Your Site Title & Tag Line 
• Click on Save Changes 
  

Set up Your Home Page 

• Go to the setting 
• Select Your Home page ( Static or Latest Post )
• Click Save Changes 
• Start Editing with Elementor
  
  

Create Important Pages 

Every website has these important pages like 

• Home Page – The website’s most important information should be there.
• About us – Information about you and your company
• Service/ Product page – Information about your services & Products 
• Contact Us Page – So that customers can contact you for any information

Step 6: Secure Your WordPress Website  

It is very crucial to save your website from Hackers and attackers. Here are some steps you need to follow. 

1. Create a Strong password 
2. Install Security Plugin
3. Enable SSL Certificate 
4. Regular Backup of Your Files 

Step 7: Optimise Your Website for an SEO Point of View 

• Optimise SEO – Add Mets Title, Description & Keywords to Your Website 
• Optimise Images – Use high-quality but compressed images on your website 
• Improve Speed – Boost Your website for Mobile friendly update of Google 

Step 8: Time to Launch Your Website

• Check all Pages and links are connected 
•  Test Your Website for Mobile and Desktop 
• Ensure SEO has been done for all pages 
• Start Promoting and advertising on social media and Search Engines 

Conclusion

WordPress website is crucial for each business that wishes to come on internet media. Is a free resource to manage your content without any technical knowledge. By following the above steps one can easily design & develop a responsive website. 

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