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BONUS Cheatsheet - How To Setup A Wordpress Blog
BONUS Cheatsheet - How To Setup A Wordpress Blog
2. It is also assumed that you have your own host for your blog or
website. If not, I highly recommend Bluehost. You can host an
unlimited number of domains for as little as USD4.95 a month! They
also have a great live support system. Their C-Panel is super easy
to use and you can literally install a Wordpress site in less than 5
minutes flat.
3. Ok, once you have your domain and host all set-up you can install
your theme and plugins in Wordpress. The instructions below
assume you have your theme(s) and plugin(s) saved on your
computer or external hard-disk.
6. This screen will appear. Press the “Choose File” button. You will
then be asked to select the file you want to install as the new theme.
Ensure it is in *.zip format before you upload it. Wordpress only
accepts files in this format. You can download WinZip for free on the
Internet.
8. The file will upload and install and then this screen appears
acknowledging the installation was successful:
Make sure you press the “Activate” link otherwise the theme will not
be properly activated. You will be brought back to the main
Appearances page and this new installed theme will overwrite your
previous ones (although you should still be able to see previously
installed themes on the Appearances main page).
9. Voila! Your new theme is installed and ready to go. Now to install
the plugins . . .
10. Click on the “Plugins” link on the left hand side and this screen
appears. Click on the “Add New” button.
11. The Install Plugins screen will then appear. Click on the “Upload”
link.
12. Similar to the installation of the themes, you will also be asked to
select your file in *.zip format.
14. And that’s it! Your theme and plugin has been successfully
installed and you are ready to go. How easy and fast was that?!