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How to Install WordPress
Setting up a WordPress website on your hosting account is one of the fastest ways to get your site online and ready for customization. This guide walks you through installing WordPress, completing the onboarding setup, selecting your website design preferences, and accessing your WordPress dashboard. Once the setup is complete, you can begin creating content, customizing your website, and managing your online presence.
- Log in to your Customer Portal.
- Go to Websites from the left navigation menu.
- Click Add Site.
- From the dropdown, choose WordPress.
- WordPress will begin the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, click Start Setup to begin setting up your WordPress website.
- Choose your experience level with WordPress, then click Continue Setup.
- Select the category that best describes your website, or enter your site type in the search field. Then, click Continue Setup.
- Choose the subcategory that best matches your website, or enter a more specific website type in the search field. Then, click Continue Setup.
- Enter your website details, including the Site Title and Site Description. You can also upload a logo and add your social media profiles. When finished, click Next.
- Select your primary goal for the website (Publishing, Selling, or Designing), then click Next.
You can also click Skip this Step if you prefer.
- Wait while the HostGator Design Studio is being prepared.
You will be automatically redirected to the next step when the setup is complete.
- Select a theme style that best fits your website's look and feel.
You can customize the colors, fonts, and layouts later. Once you've chosen a style, click Next.
- Review the selected theme style.
If desired, select Customize Colors & Fonts to personalize the design. When you're ready to continue, click Next.
- Choose the header and menu layout you want to use for your website.
Review the available options, select your preferred layout, then click Next.
- Choose the homepage layout you want to use for your website.
Preview the available layouts, select your preferred option, and then click Next.
- Select the page templates you want to include on your website, such as About, Contact, and other available pages. Then, click Next.
- Select the features you want to include on your website, such as Security, Speed & Growth, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Forms, and other available options. When you're finished, click Next.
- Wait while HostGator applies your selected settings and prepares your website.
You will be automatically redirected to the next step once the process is complete.
- Click Complete Setup to finish the WordPress onboarding process.
Once the setup is complete, you will be redirected to your WordPress dashboard, where you can start customizing your website, creating content, and managing your site.
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