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Build a Code Free Website with WordPress

1. Getting Started with WordPress

Understanding WordPress Preparing Your Environment Installing WordPress Exploring the Admin Panel

2. Understanding the Basics

Pages vs. Posts Exploring Themes and Plugins Getting Started with the Block Editor Structuring a Basic Page

3. Basic Customization

Installing Astra Importing a Starter Template Creating Menus and Widgets Editing and Customizing Pages

4. Essential Plugins

Deep Dive into WordPress Plugins Adding Contact Forms Social Sharing Plugin Managing Plugins for Your Website

5. Content Creation

Creating Posts with Block Editor Adding Media to Posts Organizing Posts with Categories and Tags Previewing, Saving, and Publishing Posts

6. Site Settings

Configuring General Settings Adjusting Reading and Discussion Settings Understanding and Configuring Permalinks Managing Media Settings

7. Building a Complete Website from Scratch

Setting Up the Foundation Customizing the Website Design Installing and Configuring Plugins Creating Essential Pages Finalizing and Publishing the Website

Installing WordPress

If the recommended HostGator plan was purchased, WordPress comes pre-installed. Nonetheless, gaining an understanding of the manual installation process is beneficial for future scenarios, such as setting up a new website or working with an alternative hosting provider.

Before beginning, it's important to note that nameserver changes can take up to 24 hours to fully propagate across the internet. If you recently updated your nameservers, you may need to wait before proceeding with the installation. You can check the status of your nameservers using an online tool: Check Nameserver Propagation: https://www.whatsmydns.net

Accessing cPanel

Most hosting providers that support WordPress provide access to cPanel, a user-friendly control panel that allows you to manage your hosting account. However, the exact method of accessing cPanel may vary depending on your hosting provider.

If you are unsure how to access cPanel, try the following:

Look for a cPanel login button inside your hosting provider's account dashboard;
Check your welcome email from the hosting company, as it may contain the direct cPanel login link;
Contact the support team of your hosting provider for assistance;

Once cPanel is accessed, a dashboard with various tools and settings will appear, allowing for management of the hosting environment. From there, the WordPress installation process can begin.

Installing WordPress Using Auto-Installer

Inside cPanel, Softaculous—an automated installer—will be used to simplify the WordPress installation process.

To install WordPress manually, follow these steps:

In cPanel, scroll down to Software → WordPress Manager by Softaculous;
Click Install;
Choose your Domain Name;
Set your Site Name & Description;
Create an Admin Username & Password (this will be used to log into WordPress);
Uncheck all plugins and extended settings that are pre-selected;
Select the Language for your WordPress installation;
Enter the email address where you want to receive your WordPress credentials;
Click Install and wait for confirmation.

Once the installation is finished, Softaculous will provide a WordPress login link, where you can access your website's admin panel.

For additional details, refer to the official HostGator installation guide: https://www.hostgator.com/help/article/how-to-install-wordpress-with-softaculous

Accessing WordPress for the First Time

Once the installation is complete, you can log into your new WordPress site by going to: yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.

In this tutorial, the purchased domain is wpcoursebasic.com. To access WordPress, you would type: wpcoursebasic.com/wp-admin.

This will take you to the WordPress login screen, where you need to enter the Admin Username & Password created during installation. After entering your credentials, click Login to access the WordPress Dashboard, where you can start managing and customizing your website.

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