How to create a website on WordPress step by step

Creating a website on WordPress is a simple and rewarding process that anyone can accomplish, even without technical expertise. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step to ensure your website looks professional and functions smoothly. We recommend using the Kadence theme for easy website creation and the Yoast SEO plugin for optimizing your site for search engines. For ultra-fast hosting, consider JohnnyVPS.

Step 1: Choose a Domain and Hosting

The first step in building your WordPress site is selecting a domain name and a hosting provider. Your domain name is your website’s address on the internet, and your hosting provider stores your website’s files. We recommend JohnnyVPS for ultra-fast WordPress hosting.

Register a Domain: Select a domain name that represents your brand or business.
Select a Hosting Plan: Choose JohnnyVPS for reliable, fast hosting specifically optimized for WordPress.

Step 2: Install WordPress

JohnnyVPS makes it easy to install WordPress with a one-click installation process.

Log into your JohnnyVPS Account: Access your hosting dashboard.
Install WordPress: Use the one-click installer to set up WordPress on your domain.

Step 3: Choose and Install a Theme

Your website’s theme determines its appearance and layout. For a versatile and user-friendly theme, we suggest the Kadence theme.

Log into your WordPress Dashboard: Go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin and log in.
Go to Appearance > Themes: Click on “Add New” and search for “Kadence.”
Install and Activate Kadence: Install and activate the theme to apply it to your website.

Step 4: Customize Your Website

Kadence offers a range of customization options to help you tailor your website’s appearance.

Go to Appearance > Customize: Access the WordPress Customizer.
Use Kadence’s Tools: Utilize the drag-and-drop builder and other customization options to design your site.

Step 5: Install Essential Plugins

Plugins add features and functionality to your WordPress site. For SEO optimization, we recommend the Yoast SEO plugin.

Go to Plugins > Add New: Search for “Yoast SEO.”
Install and Activate Yoast SEO: Follow the setup wizard to configure the plugin for your site.

Step 6: Create Essential Pages

Create key pages to provide information and improve user experience.

Home Page: Welcome visitors and introduce your site.
About Page: Share information about your business or personal brand.
Contact Page: Provide visitors with a way to reach you.
Blog Page: Publish articles and updates.

Step 7: Optimize Your Content

Using Yoast SEO, optimize your website’s content for better search engine visibility.

Focus Keywords: Choose relevant keywords for each page and blog post.
Meta Descriptions: Write compelling meta descriptions to enhance click-through rates.
Yoast Recommendations: Follow Yoast’s guidelines to improve your content’s SEO.

Step 8: Launch Your Website

After customizing and optimizing your site, it’s time to launch.

Preview Your Site: Ensure everything looks and functions correctly.
Publish Your Site: Set your homepage and make your site public.

By following these steps, you’ll have a professional-looking WordPress website that is optimized for speed and search engines. Using the Kadence theme and Yoast SEO plugin will simplify the creation and optimization process, and JohnnyVPS ensures your site runs smoothly.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now have a fully functional WordPress website. If you need help or prefer a professional touch, feel free to book my services. I specialize in building business websites using the Kadence theme and can help you create a stunning, functional site that meets your business needs.