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How to Install WordPress

What is WordPress?

WordPress is a popular open-source content management system (CMS) that is widely used for building and managing websites. It provides a user-friendly interface, allowing individuals and businesses to create and maintain their websites without extensive technical knowledge.

Building Websites with WordPress

Build a wide variety of websites using WordPress. WordPress is a versatile content management system (CMS) that can be customized to suit different types of websites, Blogs, Portfolios, and Business Websites.

The key to building different types of websites with WordPress lies in the extensive library of themes and plugins available. Themes control the visual appearance of your site, while plugins add functionality. By selecting the right combination of themes and plugins, you can tailor WordPress to meet the specific needs of your website.

WordPress Themes

WordPress themes are templates that define the appearance and layout of a WordPress website. They control the front-end design and presentation of your site, including elements like colors, fonts, layouts, and styles. 

A theme is a collection of files that work together to produce a graphical interface with an underlying, unifying design for a blog. These files are called template files.

WordPress Plugins

Plugins are pieces of software that add specific features or functionalities to a larger software application. In the context of WordPress, plugins are extensions that can be added to the core WordPress software to enhance its capabilities.

Popular examples of WordPress plugins include Yoast SEO for search engine optimization, WooCommerce for e-commerce, Contact Form 7 for creating contact forms, and Wordfence for security.

Plugins are a powerful tool that allows WordPress users to tailor their websites to their specific needs and objectives.

WordPress Security

Security is crucial for protecting your website from various threats, such as hacking, malware, and data breaches. Implementing security best practices can help safeguard your site. You can install any security plugin of your choice or ask us for a Plugin recommendation.

How to install WordPress

Step 1️⃣

Buy a Domain Name and Hosting Plan, after completing. Login to your Cpanel Account.

An example is https://cpanel.irabor.net or https://irabor.net /cpanel after https:// just add { Cpanel. } without { or } before your domain name or add /Cpanel at the end of your domain name which might be .com, .net, or whatever you decide.

Step 2️⃣

Search, for Softaculous Apps Installer open it, and choose WordPress.

Step 3️⃣

Install WordPress fill in all the forms and make sure your installation path is not in a folder: 

The installation path should look like this

https://irabor.net

 

After installation, the Admin login would be https://irabor.net/wp-admin

The admin page is the backend of your WordPress installation where you can install plugins and build your website.

Congratulations, if you have followed the steps above and you see this login after you go to your Admin Page.

Conclusion

WordPress is an excellent choice for building and managing websites due to its flexibility, customization options, and strong community support. Whether you’re a beginner looking to create a simple blog or a developer aiming to build complex sites, WordPress offers the tools and resources to meet your needs. By staying updated with the latest practices and leveraging the extensive ecosystem of themes and plugins, you can create a professional and high-performing website with WordPress

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