{"id":4427,"date":"2024-02-24T20:53:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T20:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/blog\/?p=4427"},"modified":"2024-02-26T22:11:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T22:11:59","slug":"how-to-create-your-website-using-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/blog\/hosting-tips-tricks\/how-to-create-your-website-using-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create your Website using WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to know how to make a WordPress website? Good choice! WordPress is the most adaptable and popular website platform out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a WordPress website is easier than you might think. You don\u2019t have to spend lots of money, hire a developer, or learn to write code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this complete WordPress for beginners tutorial, we will show you how you can get started building your very own WordPress site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to Set Up Hosting&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Install WordPress&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Use a Theme for Your Website\u2019s Design<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Add Content to Your New Site<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Customize the Look of Your WordPress Site<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Install Plugins<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready? Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a Hosting Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing you\u2019ll need to do is get yourself a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/web-hosting\">hosting account<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/manager.systemfreaks.com\/order\/config\/preconfig\/domain\">domain name<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hosting account is a space on the internet where your WordPress site lives. You pay a hosting provider a monthly or annual fee to rent some server space from them. Once you\u2019ve done that, the software itself is completely free, meaning that creating your own site with WordPress could be cheaper than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your domain name is the address your site can be found at. For example, this guide is on&nbsp;<strong>systemfreaks.com<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to find a domain name that\u2019s available and reflects your brand name. It could be the name of your business, it might be your own name, or it could describe what you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might find the&nbsp;<strong>.com<\/strong>&nbsp;version of your domain name is taken already, in which case you can either find something similar or use a different TLD (top-level domain) such as&nbsp;<strong>.net<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>.biz<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>.blog<\/strong>, or something more relevant to your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Web Hosting - SystemFreaks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tc96rPLPgPs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premium WordPress Hosting From SystemFreaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SystemFreaks offer fast and reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/wordpress-hosting\">web hosting packages<\/a> and is one of the best hosting providers for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/wordpress-hosting\">WordPress <\/a>site, and we provide a 40% discount for new hosting accounts \u2014so create a WordPress site without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s continue at how you set it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by going on our &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/wordpress-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website&nbsp;<\/a>(make sure you use this link as it will give you the discount).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have Four plans to choose from. If you\u2019re just creating one site, the Shared Starter plan is the best option for you, but if you want to host multiple sites, go for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/web-hosting#pricing\">Premium <\/a>(most popular).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click&nbsp;<strong>on the Get Started <\/strong>button under the plan you want to order. The next move is to register a domain for your site or provide details of the one you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now follow the steps and sign up. Once you\u2019ve done this, you\u2019ll receive an email with details of your web hosting plan and how to log into it. Now you\u2019re ready to install WordPress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Install WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install WordPress manually by uploading the files through FTP or the file manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install WordPress using Softaculous automatic installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using Softaculous is much quicker and easier if you\u2019ve never installed WordPress before.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install WordPress with Softaculous follow this steps :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Login to your control panel :<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"how to setup wordpress\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SRvsIbmAcgI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use a Theme for Your WordPress Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every WordPress site needs a theme. This determines how your site looks and how it displays your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you first install WordPress, the default theme will be installed and activated for you. Sticking with the default theme will make your site look just like millions of others, so it\u2019s worth changing it. There are thousands of great themes out there, and many of them are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can install a new theme from one of two places:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Customizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Themes screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use the Customizer, you can preview what your theme will look like before activating it. However, you can only install new themes via the Themes screen. So I recommend using both these screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to build a unique website that specializes in client conversion for your brand, you can take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/website-design-service\">professional web design solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing a Template from the WordPress Theme repository.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by going to&nbsp;<strong>Appearance &gt; Themes<\/strong>. Click the&nbsp;<strong>Add New<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will take you to the library to find and install themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you can find thousands of free themes or paid themes. Locating the right one for you can be a little difficult, as there are so many templates to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few features that can help you in finding the right template :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can use the&nbsp;<strong>Feature Filter<\/strong>&nbsp;to find templates with certain features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use the search option to look for themes with certain aspects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the&nbsp;<strong>Popular<\/strong>&nbsp;screen to choose from templates that are used the most by other wp users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take some time to look at some templates and install \u2013 test a few of them on your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activating and Customizing Your Template.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve chosen and installed your theme, go to&nbsp;<strong>Appearance &gt; Customize<\/strong>. This redirects you to the Customizer, which is an amazing tool for testing new things out on your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the&nbsp;<strong>Active Theme<\/strong>&nbsp;section, click the&nbsp;<strong>Change<\/strong>&nbsp;button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, you can preview the themes you\u2019ve installed and find out what they look like on your WordPress website. You might also find what the theme allows you to tweak, things like the colors and fonts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once everything is ready, click the&nbsp;<strong>Publish<\/strong>&nbsp;button to make your changes permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can make a lot more customizations to your template, and it\u2019s a good idea to do so once you\u2019ve added some content to your site, as you\u2019ll get a better idea of how things look. We\u2019ll come back to customizations shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add Content to Your WordPress website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress gives you two content types: pages and posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Posts are your news or updates: stories or something you want to share with the world. This is the content that you share on your social media accounts and that people will receive in their email if they subscribe to your newsletter.<br>Pages are different. They\u2019re updated less frequently, are longer-lasting, and inform people about your business. Pages include things like your contact page and your \u2018about me\u2019 page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Install Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install a new plugin, go to&nbsp;<strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, you can search for free or paid plugins for a wide variety of tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;To set up a plugin, first, you need to find it in the list and then click the&nbsp;<strong>Install<\/strong>&nbsp;button. Once the installation is complete, that button will reform into an&nbsp;<strong>Activate now<\/strong>&nbsp;button: click it to activate the plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can upload and install a custom plugin you\u2019ve bought from a third party. To set up a custom plugin, click on the&nbsp;<strong>Upload Plugin<\/strong>&nbsp;button and upload the zip file containing the plugin files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress will redirect you to another screen telling you the plugin has been installed. Click the&nbsp;<strong>Activate Plugin<\/strong>&nbsp;button to activate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Here you can find answers to some of the commonly asked questions about building a WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of using WordPress as your CMS for your website?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress is the world\u2019s most popular content management system. The software is free to use, and there\u2019s a huge community of users and developers available to help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is web hosting?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Webhosting is when you rent space on a webserver to host your website. You pay the hosting provider for this service (and also for a domain name), and then install the WordPress software yourself or using an automated setup, for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SystemFreaks hosting is one of the best in the market for a fast and stable WordPress website. You can check our offers by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systemfreaks.com\/web-hosting#pricing\">clicking here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do I need hosting?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Web Hosting - SystemFreaks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tc96rPLPgPs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Isn\u2019t WordPress just for blogging?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in the day, WordPress was originally used as a blogging platform, but that\u2019s not the case anymore. It can now be used to create a website for just about anything you can think of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a developer to build a WordPress site?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring a WordPress developer isn\u2019t necessary. WordPress is a very user-friendly platform, and there are thousands of guides online you can follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I sell things on my WordPress based site?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. An e-shop plugin like WooCommerce is free and lets you sell products on your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is WordPress expensive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The software itself is free, and there are thousands of free themes and plugins. You\u2019ll have to buy hosting, but it costs less than a cup of good coffee per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to buy premium plugins, you can, but again they are affordable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to know how to make a WordPress website? Good choice! WordPress is the most adaptable and popular website platform out there. Creating a WordPress website is easier than you might think. You don\u2019t have to spend lots of money, hire a developer, or learn to write code. 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