WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) available, and for good reason. It is incredibly easy to use, free to download, and has a vibrant community supporting it. If you are looking to launch a new website, or have one that is just getting a bit tired, then WordPress is a great option. In this guide, you are going to learn how to start a new WordPress website on Hostgator.

Select a Hosting Plan That Suits You

The first thing you are going to need to do before you begin building your site is to choose a hosting plan that suits you. You have a number of options when it comes to hosting, so be sure to read our review of the various hosting plans available and determine which one is the best for your needs.

Create a Username and Password

You will need to create a username and password for your new site. This is pretty straightforward, and you can use the same email address you use for your existing email account to create a username with which you can log in to the WordPress dashboard. You will also need to create a password and confirm it. This will prevent unauthorized users from accessing your account.

Sign Up For A Free Account On WordPress.com

If you are looking to build a business site, or just want to use WordPress to add some variety to your personal blog then you should consider signing up for a free account on WordPress.com. With a free account, you can create as many blogs as you want, and all of them will be auto-baked with a professional-looking design.

Install WordPress To Your Server

Once you have created a WordPress account, you will need to install WordPress to your server. To do this, visit the WordPress website and click on the “Get Started” button. You will then be directed to a page with a list of downloads. Choose “Step Two — Install WordPress” and follow the on-screen instructions.

Set Up Your Domain Name

Once you have installed WordPress to your server, you will need to set up your domain name. You can do this by visiting the cPanel website and creating a new domain. For example, if you choose “blog.yourdomain.com” as your domain name, then you can use that to log in to your WordPress dashboard. To set up the blog, click on the “Other Websites” button and then click on the “Name This Blog” link that appears under the “Websites” heading. Enter your domain name in the “Name This Blog” field and click on the “Save Changes” button.

Check Out The WordPress Dashboard

After you have installed WordPress and set up your domain name, you will need to log in to the WordPress dashboard. To get there, visit http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin and click on the “Login” button.

Upon logging in to your WordPress Dashboard, you will see a screen similar to the one below. This is where you have all your site settings, and you can adjust a number of things from here. If you are looking for a more detailed guide, or just want to dive right in, then continue reading.

Set Up Your WordPress Blog

Once you have logged in to the WordPress Dashboard, you will see a heading with three subheadings. To the right of these subheadings is a button that says “Create New Post”. Click on that button and you will be brought to a post creation screen. Here you can enter all the details of your new blog post. You can also add multiple images to your post by clicking on the “Insert Image” button once you have entered the text. When you have added all the text and images you want, click on the “Publish” button.

Customize Your Blog’s Look & Feel

You have quite a bit of freedom when it comes to the appearance of your WordPress blog. You can completely change the look and feel of your site with just a couple of clicks. To make your blog look more like your taste and to give it a more polished look, you should consider getting a quality theme for WordPress. Not only will this make your blog look more professional, but it will also allow you to fully customize its color scheme and layout.

If you are looking for a one-stop-shop for all your blogging needs then you should consider getting a premium WordPress theme. These are the same themes that are used by big-name blogs like The New York Times and Gizmodo, so you can be sure that they are of high quality.

When choosing a premium theme, make sure to get one that is mobile-friendly. In 2020, 50% of all website traffic comes from mobile devices, so if your theme does not look good on a mobile device, then it probably does not look good on a desktop computer either.

Start Building Your WordPress Blog

You can now start building your blog. On this screen, you will see a form consisting of a header, two paragraphs of text, and a footer. Below is an example of what your blog’s first page might look like:

Example Blog Post

This is just a basic example of a blog post. You can add more headers, more text, and as much or as little content as you want. When you are happy with the post, click on the “Save Draft” button at the top right corner to save it.

Your blog will now be live, and you can start sharing your content with the world.

That is pretty much all there is to creating a new WordPress website. Now that you have a basic understanding of how WordPress works, you can start adding more features to your site and making it more functional.