1 Learn the concept
The first step to creating your WordPress website is to set it up correctly. A good setup covers choosing a domain name and hosting, installing WordPress, setting your site title and choosing basic settings such as permalinks and a secure login. Taking time to do this properly saves problems later. This lesson shows what to decide before you start and the order to do things in.
2 See it in action
- Choose a domain name that is short, memorable and easy to spell.
- Pick reliable hosting with backups and security.
- Install WordPress and set the site title and tagline.
- Set secure logins and enable automatic updates where possible.
Worked example
A first-day checklist
Set the site title and tagline in Settings.
Choose the permalink structure "Post name".
Delete the sample page and sample post.
Create a non-admin user for daily work.
Turn on automatic backups and test one restore.
Result to look for: a clean site that is ready for design.
3 Study an example
Example scenario
A small business owner chooses a short domain, picks hosting that includes backups and installs WordPress in a few clicks. She sets her title and permalink style before adding any content, so her web addresses are clean from the start.
4 Apply it and download
- Choose a domain name and hosting.
- Install WordPress.
- Complete the website launch checklist.
Worksheet Website launch checklistOpen, print or save as PDF