# How to Install WordPress: A Simple Guide for Beginners

- Link: https://nelsg.com/how-to-install-wordpress-a-simple-guide-for-beginners/
- Published: 2019-12-22T08:29:44+00:00
- Author: nellian

Are you ready to start building your own website with WordPress? Installing WordPress
may seem intimidating, but with the right guidance, anyone can do it. In this post,
we’ll provide a simple guide for beginners on how to install WordPress and set up
your own website.

## Preparing for WordPress Installation

Before you can install WordPress, you need to make a few decisions.

 * 
   #### Choosing a domain name and hosting service
   

To begin, you must select a domain name for your website. Your domain name is the
address that visitors will use to discover your website online. Spend some time 
researching domain names and ensuring their availability. Once you have your domain
name, you must select a hosting service. There are several hosting services accessible,
so it’s critical to select one that suits your requirements. Consider things like
pricing, storage space, and bandwidth. [Click here the Highly recommended Domain and Hosting providers.](https://nelsg.com/best-web-hosting-providers-for-small-business-in-2023/)

 * 
   #### Downloading WordPress
   

Once you have your domain name and hosting service, it’s time to download [WordPress](https://wordpress.org/download/).
It’s free, and you can get it from the official WordPress website.

##  Installing WordPress

There are two ways to install WordPress: via your hosting control panel or manually.

#### Installing WordPress via hosting control panel

Many hosting services offer a one-click installation process for WordPress. To install
WordPress this way, log in to your hosting control panel, find the WordPress installer,
and follow the instructions. The installation process should only take a few minutes.

![](https://nelsg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/nelsg-wordpress-installation.jpg)

#### Manual installation of WordPress

If your hosting service doesn’t offer a one-click installation process, you can 
still install WordPress manually. Here’s how:

 1. **Create a database for WordPress**
    To save your website’s data, you’ll need to
    construct a MySQL database. Your hosting service should include instructions on
    how to construct a database. Make a note of the database name, username, and password.
 2. **Upload WordPress files to your hosting account**
    Connect to your hosting account
    using an FTP client like FileZilla. Upload the unzipped WordPress files to the 
    root directory of your website (usually public_html). Make sure to keep the file
    structure intact.
 3. **Run the WordPress installer**
    Go to your website’s URL in your web browser. You
    should see the WordPress installation page. Enter your database information, website
    title, and admin login details as directed. Click “Install WordPress” and wait 
    for the procedure to finish.

![](https://nelsg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/learn-to-setup-wordpress5-min.jpg)

## Setting Up WordPress

Once you’ve installed WordPress, it’s time to set it up and customize it to your
liking.

#### Accessing the WordPress dashboard

To access the WordPress dashboard, go to your website’s URL followed by “**/wp-admin**“.
Log in with the admin username and password you set during installation. You should
see the WordPress dashboard, which is the central hub for managing your website.

![Wordpress Install](https://nelsg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/wordpress-installation-
nelsg.jpg)

#### Choosing a WordPress theme

Your website’s theme controls its appearance and layout. There are many free and
premium WordPress themes available. [Check the Recommended Theme for 2023](https://nelsg.com/how-to-install-wordpress-a-simple-guide-for-beginners/#).
To browse themes, go to **Appearance > Themes** in the WordPress dashboard. Choose
a theme that matches your website’s style and install it. You can customize the 
theme’s settings in Appearance > Customize. 

![Wordpress Install](https://nelsg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/wordpress-installation-
nelsg-.jpg)

#### Installing WordPress plugins

WordPress plugins are similar to applications in that they extend the functionality
of your website. For anything from SEO to social media integration, there are thousands
of free and paid plugins accessible. On the WordPress dashboard, navigate to **Plugins
> Add New** to explore plugins. Install and enable the plugins required for your
website. [Check the most top installed plugins.](https://nelsg.com/how-to-install-wordpress-a-simple-guide-for-beginners/#)

![Wordpress Install](https://nelsg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/wordpress-installation-
nels_g.jpg)

 That’s it! You now have a fully functional WordPress website. Remember, installing
WordPress is just the first step. Keep learning and experimenting with WordPress
to create the website of your dreams. Happy website building!