Installing Wordpress - Installation, Registrars & Hosting

Wordpress installation using separate domain registrar and web host, plus why it is essential to set it up that way.

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English
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Installing Wordpress - Installation, Registrars & Hosting
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2.5 hours
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Nov 2020
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$49.99
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What you will learn

Understand the differences between Wordpress.com and Wordpress.org

Use a separate registrar and web host

Install Wordpress

Create posts and pages

Find and install new themes

Find and install plugins

Create a 100% free Wordpress website if they want

Description

  Installing Wordpress - Installation, domain registrars and web hosting is a course designed to give complete beginners all the knowledge and skills they need to install Wordpress on any web host. 

        We'll discuss domain registrars and web hosting, and see why it is better to use two separate companies for this, rather than relying on your web host to act as both host and registrar.  If that statement confuses you, don't panic.  I'll explain how to set all of this up, with videos and PDFs to help every step of the way.  I'll even show you how to move a domain you already own to a separate domain registrar. 

        We'll look at two automated ways of installing Wordpress, plus a manual method using FTP for those that like adventure.  I'll tell you which automated method is better, and why. 

        Once Wordpress is installed, we'll clean up the installation to remove the "fluff" that Wordpress installed.  We'll look at adding posts and pages, and talk about the main differences between these two types of document. 

        One of the reasons I love Wordpress is the simplicity of changing the look and feel of the site using themes.  We'll see how to find and install specific themes that meet your criteria, as well as how to install premium themes in case you buy one. 

        One of the most powerful features of Wordpress is the way it can be extended using plugins, which add new features and capabilities to an already powerful content management system.  We'll look at finding and installing plugins (both free and premium), and I'll tell you some of the free plugins I use on most of my sites. 

        Finally, for those that want a 100% free Wordpress site, I'll show you how to create one. There are limitations to this type of Wordpress site, but hey, it's free, right?  I'll let you know what you can and cannot do with these free sites. 

        By the end of this course, you will be able to install Wordpress on any web host, using a separate domain registrar, and understand why that is important

Content

Welcome to the course!

Before you start
Course Objectives
Introduction to Wordpress

Registrar and Web Hosting

What is a Registrar?
What is a Web Host?
Why you should use a separate registrar and web host
Setting Up Registrar and Web Host
Moving a domain from one registrar to another

Installing Wordpress

Introduction to Wordpress Installation
Which Automatic Install is better?
Automatic installation with QuickInstall
Automatic installation with Softaculous
Manual Install with FTP

Getting Started with Wordpress

Logging in and clearing out
A first post
A first page

Installing Additonal Themes

Finding & Installing free Wordpress themes
Want a Mobile-friendly website?
Installing Premium themes

Extending Wordpress with Plugins

Finding and installing plugins
Installing Premium Plugins
Recommended free plugins
Installing Premium plugins

Create a free Wordpress site

Creating a free site
Disadvantages of the type of site

Section 8: Extras

How to create an email address
Wordpress Security Update
Bonus: Resources

Reviews

Laurent
October 29, 2015
Very comprehensive. Easy to follow and understand. Andrew Williams is a great teacher. I very glad I took this course!
Gary
October 22, 2015
Andy knows his subject inside out, and the course was very well presented. It covered more than I expected, with some very good recommendations in terms of hosting and plugins. Andy is also very active on the discussion board. I wouldn't hesitate to take further courses with this instructor. Highly recommended.
Dobo
October 20, 2015
I wasn't quite sure which was the correct way to install WordPress which is why I took this course. It's very good and answered all my questions.
Dennis
September 25, 2015
The instructor speaks clearly and the best part is he response back to most of the students. When asking a question, be very specific when asking. The course is really what the instructor title it.
Susan
September 3, 2015
This class was very helpful in getting me started on building a website. The instructor is easy to understand and explains things in detail. I've already signed up for another of his courses!
Alan
August 26, 2015
Very happy, it Covered what I needed as I'm a newbie on the web developing scene and only wanted to cover the basic without worrying about coding.
Rob
August 22, 2015
This is an excellent introduction to WordPress and highly recommended. All the lectures are very well presented and easy to understand. Andrew Williams is one of the very best instructors that I know of, and you can't go wrong taking any of his courses. My rating is 5 stars plus plus!
Sajjad
August 16, 2015
Andrew has covered everything that an individual needs to learn to up and running with wordpress. Great tutorial. Highly recommanded
Nate
August 9, 2015
It's a great intro, but if you're looking to learn a great deal more about starting a WordPress see his other course. I took it and couldn't have been happier.
Rosie
August 6, 2015
Good examples, Clear explanations, well structured. No Fluff. An easy watch with good answers to students questions
Lenie
July 16, 2015
Excellent course - the instructor explained everything clearly, discussed both what should and shouldn't be done. I will be taking more courses taught by Andrew Williams.
Brad
May 18, 2015
I've actually set up several dozen domains but I have never used a hosting service before. Andrew's course gives a step by step process for using a hosting service and setting up a WordPress web site. His other course on WordPress is also great as a companion to this course. I recommend this course highly!
Bridget
April 3, 2015
thanks, Andy for the intro that guides us through buying domains and setting up hosting. It certainly helped me buy and set up my site. The course was set at a good pace and you covered most things. The production quality was great. The only thing I would have liked to have seen was how to point one domain to another. Eg. if a user types in my .com name, they go to my .co.uk webpage
Stuart
January 12, 2015
I found this course to be easy to follow, it is well presented with a good balance of videos and PDF's. I have easily set up my new WordPress web site. Next WordPress for beginners, looking forward to more great advice and content. Well done Andy
Danilo
November 8, 2014
Great quality contents, prompt and valuable answers from the instructor. Thank you Andy for sharing your knowledge and best practices, and keep up the great work!

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