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How To Create A WordPress Websites<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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How do you build a simple website with WordPress for your business, blog, or personal brand? In this article, we will learn how to create easy steps. One of the best ways to create a website is to do it on WordPress. WordPress is free, open-source, fast, and secure. It's also SEO-ready for all kinds of customization.<\/p>\n

You can also run\u00a0WordPress on any website. Given these benefits, you won't be surprised that over\u00a033% of sites<\/a> worldwide use WordPress. However, before creating your WordPress website, you must know that WordPress.com differs from WordPress.org.\u00a0<\/span>This article is about WordPress.org because it is cheaper and more versatile.<\/p>\n

Ready to create a WordPress website? Let's get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Step 1 - Choose your Domain Name<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before you create a website, you need to pick a name and get your hosting. You can select any name you like, but you must ensure that no one else has used it.<\/p>\n

Besides, it would be best to be careful about crafting your website name so it doesn't become problematic. For instance, if you create a business website, your name should be brandable. Making it short and easy to memorize is also essential without mixing things up.<\/p>\n

In some niches, adding your niche keywords to your name can also be a great idea as they help your rankings. If you don't know how to get a name, use this tool \u2013 Domain Wheel<\/a>, to find name suggestions within your blog or business niche. This tool will also help speed up your registration process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Step 2 - Register your domain name<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now, you need to register that domain<\/a>. This\u00a0means buying the domain name. However, it's also possible to get your hosting and domain from one provider. Bear in mind that a domain name is entirely different from hosting. Many domain names cost on average $12 to $25.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Step 3 - Get a hosting plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hosting is about the servers that would make your website available online. We offer hosting and domain names together. If you are interested in our WordPress hosting, check out our packages here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Step 4 - WordPress Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now that you have your hosting and domain name, you are all set to get your WordPress website up and running. Fortunately, many website hosting providers provide one-click access to WordPress. Therefore, pick the domain and hosting, complete the hosting sign-up process, and confirm\u00a0through the email sent to your account.<\/p>\n

Next, you must log into your new hosting account to set up the website. On the Dashboard that opens up after you purchase your hosting and domain name, you will see the link to \"install WordPress.\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Step 5 \u2013 Connect your Domain to your hosting <\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you did not purchase the domain and hosting together then you need to go through this step to link the domain name to your hosting. Here's what you should do:<\/p>\n