{"id":18883,"date":"2019-08-01T14:43:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T21:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/?p=18883"},"modified":"2021-05-20T01:20:04","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T08:20:04","slug":"how-to-make-a-website-using-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futuresharks.com\/how-to-make-a-website-using-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Website Using WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>WordPress is a free platform that <a href=\"https:\/\/digital.com\/blog\/wordpress-stats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">already hosts almost<\/a> half\nof all the websites present on the internet. By choosing WordPress as your\nchoice of platform, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Save tons of money by not\nhiring web designers and developers. <\/li><li>Easily update and incorporate\ntrending elements within your website without a designer. <\/li><li>Last but not least, you can\ncreate and\/or host a website without ever learning an ounce of coding!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/easyhostingguide.com\/site-creator-hosting-review\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">site creator options<\/a> available, but considering all the qualities of WordPress, we are going to teach you about the steps required to set up your own website. So, without further ado, let us get to it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Web Hosting and Registering\nDomain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, you need a good web\nhosting along with a domain name as having one looks more professional than using\nsomeone else\u2019s in your URL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the internet is flooded with hosting\nwebsites, it can be quite difficult <a href=\"https:\/\/hostingfacts.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">to make\nup<\/a> your mind. In such cases, you can analyze your needs and pick out\nwhatever you think fits your requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the web-hosting platforms come with\na free trial, so you can take advantage of this. That said, here is how you can\nsign up for any of the desired web hosting platforms: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Visit the web hosting platform\nof your choice and select your plan. Almost all of them have three packages\nwith varying prices. If you are starting out, a basic package would serve you\nwell. <\/li><li>Then, choose a domain name. When\nchoosing a domain name, you should always go for something that reflects the\nnature of your company or services. <\/li><li>Fill out the necessary account\ndetails so that you can be charged accordingly. <\/li><li>Once you have successfully\nregistered, you can set a password to your web hosting account. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Setting a Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are done with hosting and domain,\nyou will be required to install WordPress to set everything in motion. Keep in\nmind that certain hosting platforms come with a 1-click-installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have selected such a platform, then\nyou can easily install WordPress. However, if you have to install it manually,\nthen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpexplorer.com\/install-wordpress-manually\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here is a\nperfect<\/a> guide to help you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are done with this step, your\nwebsite will be up and running. However, you still need to personalize it to\ntruly make it yours! This brings us to the next step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Personalize your Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The default websites have a plain touch to\nit but you can make yours exciting by selecting any theme out of the 1500+\navailable free themes. Here is how you can find a suitable theme: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Log in to your WordPress\nwebsite and open the dashboard section. Or you can copy and paste this link <a href=\"https:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-admin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-admin<\/a><em> (Be sure to replace <strong>yoursite<\/strong> with your domain name) <\/em><em><\/em><\/li><li><em>On the\nleft side, look up and click \u2018Appearances\u2019. Then, choose the \u2018Themes\u2019 option.\nFrom there, you can select any theme that reflects your interests. <\/em><em><\/em><\/li><li><em>You can\nalso find suitable themes according to your industry. Just enter a particular\nkeyword and you will get access to industry-specific themes. <\/em><em><\/em><\/li><li>Once you find a suitable theme,\nyou can easily install it by opening the theme and clicking the \u2018Install\u2019 button.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Adding Content <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>To add content sections, such as \u2018About Me\u2019\nand \u2018Our Services,\u2019 you need to do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>On the left side, look for\n\u2018Pages\u2019 and then click \u2018Add New.\u2019<\/li><li>Doing this will open up a page\nthat will provide you with all the necessary tools required to create and edit\nyour new pages\u2019 content. <\/li><li>Save all the changes by\nclicking the \u2018Update\u2019 button. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To add the newly created page into your\nnavigational menu on your website, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Choose the \u2018Appearance\u2019 option\nand click \u2018Menus.\u2019 <\/li><li>Here, you will find the newly\ncreated page. Click the checkbox that is next to it and then select \u2018Add to the\nMenu.\u2019 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also edit your existing posts. To\nperform this step, you can follow <a href=\"https:\/\/graphpaperpress.com\/support\/editing-existing-posts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">these\ninstructions<\/a>. Also, if you need to learn how to enable or disable comments\non WordPress, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/en.support.wordpress.com\/enable-disable-comments-for-future-posts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">read\nthis section<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Set up a Static Page<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>By default, WordPress will use a blog-like\nfront page to display your recent content. However, if you want to have a\nstatic front page that does not change whatsoever, here is what you need to\ndo:&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>From the left side navigational\nmenu, choose \u2018Setting\u2019 and then \u2018Reading.\u2019 <\/li><li>From here, you can select the\noption of a static page. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not choose the static setting,\nWordPress will display your posts as your front page to your audience which can\nbe a little mundane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wrapping Up <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of these instructions, you can set up your own WordPress website without depending on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamologic.com\/service\/php-mysql-web-development\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PHP and MySQL web development<\/a> services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, we ensured to keep the\ninstructions easy. You can work through these instructions step-by-step, and by\nthe end of this, you will have a fully functional website through economical\nmeans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, keep updating and improving your\nwebsite to keep up with the growing demands of your business. Since WordPress\nis easily customizable, you will not face any issues in this regard! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress is a free platform that already hosts almost half of all the websites present on the internet. By choosing WordPress as your choice of platform, you can: Save tons of money by not hiring web designers and developers. Easily update and incorporate trending elements within your website without a designer. 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