{"id":72833,"date":"2023-11-10T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T12:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.incrementors.com\/blog\/?p=72833"},"modified":"2025-01-04T05:42:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T05:42:49","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.incrementors.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install WordPress In 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So you want to start a website, huh? You’re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a recent study, 62% of businesses do the same thing using WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even more, WordPress is the big player in the top 1 million websites, powering a whopping 39.5% of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here’s the snag: getting WordPress set up can feel like a total puzzle if you’re not some kind of tech genius. You’re definitely not alone in that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people stress about breaking something or just getting lost in the technical details. No worries\u2014installing WordPress in 2025 is easier than tying your shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick around and I\u2019ll show you how, step-by-step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 Simple Methods To Install WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Installing WordPress on the SiteGround<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To begin, I cover one of the easiest ways to use word press<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Select a WordPress Hosting Plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As introduced, the first step is to select an ideal plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Site ground has three plans to choose from. You can select the plan according to your requirements and suitability, and proceed by clicking on get plan.<\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Connect Your Domain Name<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In this step, you\u2019ll have to enter your domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the option if you have a domain name, \u201cI already have a domain<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Now, if you want to buy a new one, then click on \u201cregister a new domain\u201d and then check your domain availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on proceed to continue. The next step is to fill in your contact details and payment details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve completed the above details, you can find yourself on the site ground page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Complete Your WordPress Installation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now here you have two options either to start a new website or migrate from other hosting platforms. Since we are installing WordPress for the first time, go ahead with the former part.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Now, select WordPress from the choose application and enter the access credentials. It\u2019s important to remember your WordPress login credentials as you have to log in WordPress dashboard later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on Continue for the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Your installation is under process.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Click on \u201cgo to site\u201d<\/strong>, your WordPress site has just been installed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Method 2: Install WordPress via cPanel and Auto Installers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another simple method of installing WordPress is using your own controlling panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Log in to Your cPanel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To begin, log into your hosting control panel, also referred to as the cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Other control panel types are CentOS, Plesk, Froxlor, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Click On the WordPress Auto Installer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When you’re in cPanel, you\u2019ll find the Autoinstaller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on who’s hosting your website, the name of this feature might be different\u2014like Softaculous, Fantastico, or QuickInstall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you’ve got to do next is find the WordPress logo under this Autoinstaller section.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll now be on the WordPress installation page. Click on the \u201cinstall now<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Connect Your Domain Name<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Select the latest version of WordPress from the options available in the dropdown.<\/p>\n\n\n

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pick the domain name you want to use for your site. If you got a domain name when you signed up for hosting, you’ll see it in a drop-down list. Just select it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Create Login Credentials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to create the admin account.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Next, you’ll create a username and password. This is super important because you’ll use these to log in to your WordPress dashboard later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on \u201cinstall<\/strong>\u201d once you’ve completed the above step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Launch Your WordPress Site<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Your WordPress has now been successfully installed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can now log into your wp-admin using the credentials you\u2019ve just created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 3: Install WordPress Manually Using FTP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can easily install WordPress from the above two methods. They are the easiest way to install the WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas, the manual method involves a few more steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Download WordPress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To begin, download the latest version of WordPress from the wordpress.org.site.<\/p>\n\n\n

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2. Upload WordPress to Your Hosting Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now you have to move some files to a special folder on your website called ‘public_html’. To do this, you’ll need a tool called an FTP client. A popular one is Filezilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get started, you’ll need some login info called FTP credentials. You can find these in your hosting control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launch your FTP client and connect to your web server using the FTP credentials from your web hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most FTP clients use a similar, two-column split view.<\/p>\n\n\n

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On the left side of the screen, you’ll see the files that are on your own computer. On the right side, you’ll see a folder on the web server\u2014that’s the online space where you want to upload your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get your files onto the web server, just drag them from the left side of the screen over to the right side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the files are uploaded, log into your hosting control panel. <\/p>\n\n\n

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3. Create MySQL Database and User<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The next step in our installation process is to create a database. A database is a place where WordPress stores all of your website’s content. When someone visits your website, WordPress pulls the content from the database and creates the page they see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, we need to set up our database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To create a MySQL database, log into your control panel and look out for \u2018Database\u2019 or \u2018phpMyAdmin.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n

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The location of the database and phpmyadmin may vary on your service provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on \u201cCreate Database<\/strong>\u201d to create one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, you\u2019ll need to create a user and set permissions to access and modify your database.
Click on \u201cAdd New User<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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It\u2019s recommended to enter a strong username and password, and most importantly save your credentials safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great! The database is set up. Now tell WordPress to connect to our database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Configure wp-config.php<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The details of the database are specified in wp-config.php.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it is a new or a fresh installation, you\u2019ll notice a file named \u2018wp-config-sample.php\u2019 on the remote web server.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rename this file to \u2018wp-config.php\u2019 and then double-click on the file to edit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, identify the part in the file where you\u2019ll have to include the details of the database you just created.<\/p>\n\n\n

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DB_NAME: Enter the database name you just created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DB_USER: Enter the username you created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DB_PASSWORD: The password you created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DB_HOST: This is usually a local host or an IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DB_CHARSET: This is the language and encoding you selected, which is utf8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save and close the file when you are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Run the Installation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You are now on the final step to running the WordPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this, you have to enter the website\u2019s URL in the browser. And you on the WordPress welcome screen. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Fill in the welcome screen details, such as the site title, create a username and password, and your email address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’re done click on the \u201cWordPress install<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you all did well, you\u2019ll be directed to the wp-admin page, i.e., the login page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that\u2019s how you manually install WordPress using FTP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 4: Install WordPress on Your Local Computer (Install WP Locally)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our last method is to install WordPress on your local machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally it is done when you\u2019d like to carry out tests and development on your computer before publishing it to a live site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WAMP and XAMPP are two free programs you can install on your local computer that mimic a web server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using these, you can create your WordPress website locally before pushing it to live.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While WAMP is specifically designed for Windows, XAMPP has versions for Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tired of scratching your head over installing WordPress? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust us, you’re not the only one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Incrementors, we specialize in simplifying the complex. Whether you’re stuck on how to install WordPress or need help with a WordPress manual install, we’ve got the expertise to make it a breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop wrestling with confusing tech lingo and let us handle it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for a game-changer? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book a 30-minute strategy session<\/a> with us. We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of WordPress, making sure your site is set up for success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s make it happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Is it necessary to have coding skills to install WordPress?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No, installing WordPress doesn’t require coding skills. Many hosting providers offer one-click installs that make the process straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What should I do if I encounter errors during the installation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don’t panic. Many common issues have straightforward solutions. Check the WordPress forums or reach out to your hosting provider’s customer support for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Can I change my domain name after installing WordPress?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, but it involves a few steps to correctly redirect your site and ensure you don’t lose SEO rankings. It’s easier to choose the right domain name from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. What should I do after installing WordPress?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After installing WordPress, the next steps typically involve choosing a theme, installing essential plugins, and creating your first post or page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. How long does it take to install WordPress?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A one-click install can take as little as five minutes. A manual install might take a bit longer, especially if it’s your first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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