[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]There are quite a lot of content management platforms (CMS) out there, but the truth is that WordPress is without a doubt one of the most popular. It provides tons of flexibility and customization options which are yet to be matched by the competitors. Furthermore, the majority of the Premium WP themes come with a wide range of beneficial plugins which are going to make your website more responsive, fast-loading as well as mobile and SEO friendly.
With this in mind, if you are thinking about setting up a website and you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on developing companies WordPress is without a doubt your best friend and the way to go. However, there are a few things that you might want to take into consideration. WordPress is perfect if you want to start your own blog but you have to setup the platform first. Luckily for you, it’s incredibly easy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][sc_youtube aspect_ratio=”16:10″ video_id=”t1lzyOyqF7M”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1470955405523{background-color: #fff1e0 !important;}”][vc_column][sc_list]
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How to Install WordPress on Your Web Hosting Account
- Now, the first thing that you would have to do in order to setup WordPress is to download it from the official page. It’s highly recommended that you download and install the version which is most recent because it’s going to be the one that’s most stable as well.
- Once you download it, there is going to be an installation package that’s going to be saved on your hard disk. Locate it and make sure to extract it to a new folder.
- Once you are through with this, you would have to upload the files you’ve just extracted to your own web server. The best way to do this is to upload all the installation files using an FTP.
- Once you are through with this, you have to extract the archive and make sure to upload it to your own web hosting account.
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Creating a MySQL Database
This is done after you are conveniently through with the above four steps of the process. It might sound a bit hard at first but keep in mind that the entire process is rather seamless and wouldn’t require any specific knowledge.
- After you are done with the previous steps of the setup of WordPress, you have to create your MySQL database and directly assign one user with all the permissions. Don’t be overly worried about it as the guidelines are usually clearly laid out by the web hosting provider.
- Once you are done with the MySQL Database and the User permission, you have to write down the name, username, and password because you are going to need those for the installation.
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Get the Installation Done
This is the last step of the entire setup, and it’s basically the easiest one. Let’s take a look.
- In order to do this, you would have to go to https://yourdomain.com which should be typed in the browser of preference.
- Afterwards, you will need to click on a button labeled “Create a Configuration File”.
- There is a message that’s going to pop up and once you are through with filling out the required information simply click the “Go” button.
- Submit the details for your newly created MySQL and Install WordPress. (These are the name, username and password that we told you to write down).
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