WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) in the world. According to W3Techs, WordPress is used by 59.9% of all the websites whose content management system we know. That’s a lot of websites!
If you want to create a website, there’s a good chance that WordPress is the best option for you. In this article, we will show you how to make a WordPress website in 2021.
We will start with a brief introduction to WordPress, then we will show you how to install WordPress, and lastly we will show you how to create a website with WordPress.
So let’s get started!
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that allows you to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing website.
WordPress is free and open source software released under the GPL. It is used by millions of people around the world, including many large organizations, such as The Guardian, Forbes, and The New York Times.
How to install WordPress?
There are two ways to install WordPress:
1. Automated installation using a hosting company’s one-click installer.
2. Manual installation using FTP.
We will show you how to do both methods in this article.
How to install WordPress using a hosting company’s one-click installer?
Most hosting companies offer a one-click installer that allows you to install WordPress with just a few clicks.
Here are the steps:
1. Log in to your hosting account.
2. Click on the “WordPress” icon.
3. Click on the “Install Now” button.
4. Enter the required information and click on the “Install” button.
5. Wait for the installation to complete.
6. Click on the “Log In” button.
7. Enter your username and password and click on the “Log In” button.
8. You will be redirected to the WordPress dashboard.
How to install WordPress manually using FTP?
If your hosting company doesn’t offer a one-click installer, or if you want to install WordPress on a local server, you can install WordPress manually using FTP.
