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WordPress 101: Setting up your website (without overthinking it)

Creating a WordPress website might seem overwhelming at first, but it’s actually pretty straightforward once you get going. In this post, I’ll guide you through setting up your WordPress website, step by step, so you can get started without any headaches.

Choose a hosting provider

First, you’ll need a place to host your website. Popular choices include IONOS, 123-Reg, GoDaddy, Bluehost,. All of these offer easy setup for WordPress. Once you sign up, you’ll be guided through the process to install WordPress.

Install WordPress

Most hosting providers offer a one-click installation for WordPress, which makes things simple. Look for the “Install WordPress” button in your hosting account, click it, and follow the prompts. Within minutes, your website will be live.

Pick a theme

Once WordPress is installed, you’ll need to choose a theme. A theme controls how your website looks. Go to the “Appearance” tab in your WordPress dashboard, then “Themes,” and browse until you find one you like. You can always switch later.

Set up your pages

A good website has a few key pages—Home, About, Contact, and maybe a Blog. Head to the “Pages” section in the dashboard and click “Add New” to start creating these. Don’t worry too much about making them perfect right away. You can edit them later.

Setting up your WordPress website doesn’t need to be complicated. With the basics in place – hosting, installation, a theme, and some essential pages – you’ll be off to a good start.

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