Hey there!!

So now we’ve done all the hard stuff and now can move onto all the easy stuff. Here I will show you how to install WordPress.

Database Stuff

First of all, we will need to create a MySQL database.

Since we have been using Hostgator throughout these tutorials, I shall demonstrate this with cPanel. Also cPanel is a very common system used by a lot of hosting companies, so if you’re not using Hostgator but using cPanel this is still valid for you

So to create a database you need to log onto cpanel usually using something like this: http://www.domainname.com/cpanel and log in when requested using your username and password. Head towards the MySQL section. Create a new user and also create a new database and then link the new user you just made to the database.

For a better overview, have a look at this video showing you how to create a new database and linking a new user to it.

WordPress

Now that we have all the database side of things set up, we can now move on to uploading our files.

So first thing is first, we need to get you the latest copy of WordPress. So go to the Official WordPress Download Page Here and download it to your computer. Once downloaded extract the zip file and note where it’s been extracted.

We now need to upload the files onto the server, for this, we will use an FTP program. For the sake of reducing the costs, I will show you how to do this using Filezilla.

So head over to the FileZilla Download Page and download and install it.

Launch the program and when asked for server name, enter your domain name, so something like yourdomain.com and your username and password information are the same as your cPanel information that you’ve used earlier to log on.

Once you’re logged in successfully, navigate to your “public_html” folder and upload the contents of the WordPress Folder such that all the files and folders associated with WordPress are in your “public_html” folder.

Have a look here for some guidance notes on using Filezilla.

Once that upload is complete, you need to navigate to yourdomain.com and follow the on-screen installation instructions. You will need to enter the information you entered earlier for setting up a database. Leave the table prefix as “wp_” and most likely your sever name will remain as “localhost”. Create your admin account and password and setup the name of your blog.

Have a look here for the official guidance notes on how to install WordPress and troubleshooting.

And that’s IT! You now have the basic frame work of a website up and running!

Next up I’ll be showing you how to modify and edit your brand new website!!

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Enjoy

Abdul