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Set Up a WordPress Website

Development #WordPress

If you want to start a blog, portfolio, or online business, WordPress is one of the best platforms to use. In fact, over 40% of websites on the internet are powered by WordPress.

In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to set up a WordPress website from scratch — even if you have zero technical experience.

Step 1: Distinguish WordPress.com and WordPress.org

There are two versions of WordPress:

  • WordPress.com – Hosted for you, a commercial website

  • WordPress.org – Self-hosted, full control (recommended)

If you want full customization, plugins, themes, and ad monetization, choose WordPress**.org**. It’s open source.

Step 2: Get a Domain Name and Hosting

To use WordPress.org, you need:

  • A domain name (example: yourwebsite.com)

  • Web hosting (a server to store your website files)

Web hosting options are:

  • WebPress Docker Container (serverless+db)

  • From Git (serverless+db)

  • Install directly on your server.

Step 3: Install WordPress

Most hosting providers offer one-click WordPress installation. To install it locally, follow the guide on wordpress.org.

Step 4: Log Into Your WordPress Dashboard

Visit:

yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Enter the username and password you created.

You’ll see the WordPress dashboard — this is where you control everything.

Step 5: Choose a Theme

A theme controls how your website looks.

To install a free theme:

  1. Go to Appearance → Themes

  2. Click “Add New”

  3. Browse or search

  4. Click “Install”

  5. Click “Activate”

Step 6: Install Essential Plugins

Plugins add functionality to your website.

Go to Plugins → Add New.

Essential plugins:

  • Site Kit by Google (Link to analytics or adsense)

  • OpenID Connect Client (To integrate my SSO system)

  • I’m still exploring ~

Install only what you need — too many plugins slow down your site.

Step 7: Create Important Pages

Every website should have:

  • Home

  • About

  • Contact

  • Privacy Policy

To create a page:

  1. Go to Pages → Add New

  2. Add title and content

  3. Click “Publish”

Step 8: Customize Settings

Go to Settings → General:

  • Set your site title

  • Set tagline

  • Set site icon

Go to Settings → Permalinks:

  • Choose “Post name”
    (This is better for SEO.)

There are so much more to configure.

Step 9: Write Your First Blog Post

Go to Posts → Add New.

Add:

  • A clear title

  • Headings (H2, H3)

  • Images

  • Useful content

Click Publish.

Congratulations — your website is live.

Bonus Tips for Beginners

  • Keep your design simple

  • Focus on helpful content

  • Write for humans, not just search engines

  • Be consistent

Final Thoughts

Setting up a WordPress website is easier than most people think. With hosting, a domain name, and one-click installation, you can launch your site in less than 30 minutes.

Now that your site is ready, the real work begins — creating content that brings traffic.