Here are easy WordPress tutorials that will help you get up to speed. I have used everything that I am sharing with you here. It's assumed that you all have some familiarity with building a basic website (HTML,CSS).
We will start with WordPress. WordPress is a free and open-source content management system (CMS). This technology is based on PHP and MySQL (database). It has features like a plugin architecture and a template system.
This system is mostly associated with blogging in the beginning, but it has become more than that. It supports other types of web content including more traditional mailing lists and forums, media galleries, and online stores. You can build a whole website from scratch or use the many premium templates with the use of child-theme you can make it your own.
In the future, I will teach you how to create a WordPress Theme and/or convert your regular website to this platform. I will teach you how to create a standard website using HTML5/CSS. Plus, I will teach you how to use Bootstrap, Javascript, PHP, and MySql.
Here are detailed instructions on WordPress installation using web hosting account like GoDaddy or install WordPress on your localhost.
Follow these guidelines if you want to perform a new installation of the latest WordPress version on your localhost.
Follow these steps to install WordPress manually to your Localhost:
In the future I will teach you how to create a WordPress Theme and convert your regular website to this platform.
Step 1: Start the process by downloading WordPress from its official download page at WordPress.org.
Always download and install the latest stable version.
Click on the "Download WordPress 4.9.8" button for the latest version. The installation package will be saved to your download folder. Once, you find the folder "WordPress" slide the whole folder to your destination of your choosing on your "Localhost".
Step 2: Now, if you need to upload the extracted files and folders to your live web server. Use an FTP program to upload the installation files. I use "FileZilla". If you want to download this program visit: FileZilla Download. For detailed information on how to use "FileZilla" - check out: FileZilla Tutorial.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure to put your main WordPress installation in your account. Upload the extracted files to your main public_html folder.
You can also use the cPanel -> File Manager -> Upload file(s).
At this time, you need to create a MySQL database and assign a user to it with full permissions.
We will use the "phpMyAdmin" installed to create your database. You can also use the cPanel if you have access to it.
Use phpMyAdmin:
If the database doesn't already exist in the Database dropdown on the left, create one.
Installation process is easy. Navigate to your website to start with the installation WordPress process.
Since, you already slided the new WordPress software into your destination folder bring the the "MAMP" admin dashboard. Now, go to the "Preferences..." and click on the "Ports" tab. You will notice that the "Apache Port" and "MySql port" is already set. If you have a webserver already on those ports then proceed to change them for your new "WordPress" installation.
Now, go to the "Web Server" tab and click on the "Document Root" the file manager will display your directories and find the new WordPress" intallation folder. Click on "Select" and the new webserver folder will be selected as your new localhost website.
Now, go back to the "MAMP" dasboard box and click on the "Start Servers" this will start your webserver. You should see the two check options (Apache, MySql) checked. This means that the webservers list active.
Now, that both "Apache" and "MySql" is up and running go to your favorite browser and type: localhost:8888. This will bring up your new "WordPress" installation process.
After you have enter typed in the local URL "https://localhost" - you will get the below screen. Choose the language you want, since I live in the states I choose "English". Continue by clicking on the "Continue" button.
After the "Continue" button was clicked on you will be displayed by a "Welcome to WordPress" dialog message. Make sure you have the database name, username, password and host information. This information is going to populate the "wp-config" file.
You will be displayed with a form after you have click on the "Let's go!" button. Here you will enter your "Database Name", "Username", "Password", "Database Host" and the "Table Prefix". For extra security you might want to change it to your preference. Since, I am installing WordPress on my local host I will keep the default. Now, click on the "Submit" button. See below:
At this point you have gone through the database connection installation. When you click on the "Run the installtion" button you will be ready to communicate with WordPress.
On the next screen, you will have to enter the information about your administrative username and the title of your new site. In addition, you can specify whether you'd want search engines to index your site or not. Once you fill in that information, press the Install WordPress button. Bear in mind, however, that you should specify a real email address. It can be later used in case you forget your password.
Once, the process of the installation completes successfully you will get the below dialog box. Click on the "Log In" button logon to your new WordPress website.
Once, you have clicked on the "Log In" button you will receive the following login form. Enter your username, password click on the "Log In" button.
Once, you log in you will be taken to your WordPress environment. Here you can start building your website. You can create "Post" for your blog and create your standard web pages.
Learn how to add and activate themes in your WordPress site.
In this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed instructions on how to install and activate themes on your WordPress site. Check out our WordPress themes gallery for many free designs that you can choose from.
Follow these guidelines if you want to perform a new installation of the latest WordPress version on your localhost.
Follow these instructions in order to install a new WordPress Theme:
In the future I will teach you how to create a WordPress Theme and convert your regular website to this platform.
The first thing you need to do when you want to install a new WordPress theme is to log in to your site admin page. Once there, go to Appearance -> Themes.
Here, you will see all the themes you have currently installed in your application. To add another one, simply click on the "Add New" button.
Search the theme you want by entering theme name to "Search themes.." box. You will be displayed with several themes.
Once, you find the theme you want to use click on it and you will be presented with the "Install" button.
Once, you install the theme you will want to click on the "Activate" button. This will make the theme your main activate theme. The theme the public will see when they visit your site.
The easiest way to install themes to your WordPress site is if they are listed in the official themes directory. This allows you to search for the theme you need directly from your site admin page. Each theme in the official directory has to have Tags that describe its functionality allowing you to easily search for the right theme.
If you know the theme's name, you can simply search for it.
However, usually, that's not the case. This is why you can use the Feature Filter. For example, you can search for a E-Commerce, Two columns theme that has Flexible Width. Simply check those tags and press the Apply Filters button.
You will now see all the themes that meet your search. Hover over any of them and you will see two options - to see a demo of the theme or to install it. Once you choose which theme you want to use for your site, press the blue Install button.
Your WordPress application will download and install the theme for you. Simply click the Activate link on the next page you will be redirected to.
If you have a theme that's not listed in the WordPress.org directory, you can simply upload it from the Themes -> Install Themes section in WordPress. To do this click on the Upload link at the top of the page.
Now, click the Choose File button, select the archive of your theme from your local computer and press the Install Now button.
In a few seconds, WordPress will upload and extract the theme archive for you. All you need to do next is to press the Activate link under the message for successful theme installation.
That's it! You can now go to the front end of your site and see the newly activated theme.