How Easy Is It to Make a Website on WordPress Without Coding?
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) currently available, which provides a framework that allows users to build and manage websites using a simple drag-and-drop interface.
The versatility of WordPress, coupled with its open source nature, makes it an easy choice for beginners who want to get into web design but lack the coding knowledge. This is a common scenario since many large websites today were built without any kind of advanced coding knowledge.
Even so, WordPress is not a free CMS. It is instead offered as a free service to users on a hosted server, meaning that it is currently maintained and supported by third-party contractors.
The purpose of this document is to outline the steps required to create a functioning WordPress website without coding. It is not meant to be a tutorial on creating a WordPress website. For that, you can check out our step-by-step tutorial on how to build a WordPress website from scratch.
Choose A Hosting Provider
Before you start building your website, the first thing you need to do is to choose a hosting provider. This is the service that provides you with the online space in which to maintain your website.
There are a number of hosting providers available, with varying levels of support and customization. For the sake of this tutorial, we will be using the popular WordPress service known as 1and1. You can sign up for a free account with them using this link.
Once you have signed up, click on the Get Started button and you will be taken to the dashboard. From here you can select the hosting plan that best suits your needs.
Create A WordPress Folder On Your Server
Once you have your hosting service selected, you need to create a WordPress folder where all of your website files will be stored. This can be done using the 1and1 dashboard. From here, click on the Folders icon and then on the Add New Folder button. This will create a new folder titled “wordpress” inside of your 1and1 space.
This folder will be the storage area for all of your WordPress files. When you launch WordPress, it will be stored here. You can also choose to store any other content or files you may have using this method. Anything you want to keep for future reference or that is not associated with a blog should be stored in a separate folder named “public_html”.
Install WordPress To The WordPress Folder You Created
When you have chosen your hosting provider and created a WordPress folder, you can proceed to install WordPress to that folder. To do this, navigate to Dashboard > Settings > Upgrade and click on the Install WordPress. This will download and install WordPress to the WordPress folder you created.
A dialog box will appear asking you for your choice of a username and password. Enter the details and then click on the Change button. WordPress will now be installed and ready to use.
Customize Your Site To Your Needs
Once WordPress has been installed to your hosting space, you can begin customizing your site. To do this, navigate to Dashboard > Appearance and click on the Style tab. This will bring you to the dashboard for your WordPress site’s style options. Here you can change the look and feel of your site to fit your personal preferences.
There are a number of ready-made themes available for download from WordPress.com. Alternatively, you can choose to make use of one of the many free themes that are available for download from various websites. You should also ensure you have the latest version of a responsive theme installed on your site.
When designing a theme, you have the option of using either HTML5 or CSS3. If you have little to no experience with coding, using an HTML5 theme may be a better option for you.
Set Up Your Domain Name And Blog Address
The last step to launching your WordPress blog is to set up your site’s domain name and blog address. For this, you will need to have a domain name for your site and an easy-to-use subdomain name for your blog. You can use any free domain name registrar like GoDaddy to get started.
When you are taking into consideration the fact that WordPress is a free service, it is best to choose a simple and affordable domain name that isn’t already taken. For this tutorial, we will be using the domain name jessicahall.com. You can use this domain, or a similar one, to set up your blog.
To create a subdomain for your blog within your existing domain name, navigate to Dashboard > Tools > Subdomains and select the Create Subdomain button. This will bring you to the subdomain creation page. Enter the address you would like to use for your subdomain in the Name field and click on the Create button.
You should now have a subdomain name, which you can use to blog on your site. For example, if you are creating a blog about fashion, you could use the subdomain fashion.jessicahall.com.
Launch Your Blog
With your domain name and subdomain set up, you can now launch your blog. To do this, navigate to Dashboard > Blogs and click on the Create button. This will take you to the dashboard for your blog. On this page, you will see various options for your blog including the ability to edit the look and feel of your site. You can also manage your blog’s content from here.
To get started, click on the Publish button under the posts section. This will bring you to the post creation page. Here you can enter the content you would like to use for your blog post and a colorful headline. You also have the option, on this page, to choose a category (or categories) for your post. Once you have filled out the form, click on the Publish button.
You have now launched your WordPress blog. To view your blog’s introduction page, simply navigate to Dashboard > Blogs and click on the Reading tab. This will take you to the post’s reading page where you can see your post in context with other posts on your blog.
You may also want to try out one of the many free tools available that can help you find and grow your audience on social media.