WordPress Development
Installing WordPress
cPanel/Softaculous: One-click install via your host.
Manual Install: Download from WordPress.org, upload via FTP, run the setup wizard.
Tip: Use a strong database prefix (e.g., wp_9kjf_) for security.
2. Choosing & Customizing a Theme
Pick a Lightweight, Responsive Theme (e.g., Astra, GeneratePress).
Customize via Appearance → Customize:
Site Title & Tagline
Logo & Favicon
Color Palette & Typography
3. Must-Have Plugins
Yoast SEO (on-page optimization, XML sitemaps)
WP Rocket (caching, minify HTML/CSS/JS)
Wordfence Security (firewall, malware scan)
Smush (image optimization)
4. Creating Your First Content
Pages vs. Posts: Pages for evergreen (About, Contact), Posts for blog content.
Use Headings (H2, H3) to structure your content for readability and SEO.
Internal Linking: Link to related guides like Top 10 Must-Have WordPress Plugins.
5. Launch & Go Live
Point Your Domain: Update your DNS to your host’s nameservers.
Enable SSL: Use Let’s Encrypt via your host or a plugin like Really Simple SSL.
Submit Your Sitemap: In Google Search Console, submit
/sitemap.xml.