Get Ready to be Perplexed: Downloading WordPress on Your PC

Step 1: Download XAMPP

Prepare yourself for the perplexing world of downloading WordPress on your PC, because the first step is to download a local web server. A local web server is a mind-boggling software program that allows you to run web pages on your computer and pretend it’s a real web server. Wrap your head around that one! One popular local web server is XAMPP, which is free and open-source software that includes Apache, MySQL, PHP, and other confounding web development tools. Head over to Apache Friends to download the appropriate XAMPP version for your operating system.

Step 2: Install and Configure XAMPP

Now things are really getting perplexing because you have to install and configure XAMPP, which is easier said than done. The installation is relatively straightforward, but don’t get too confident in your abilities because most users will still have trouble with it. During installation, you’ll have to choose which mysterious components of XAMPP to install. We suggest you just download all of them and hope for the best. After installation, get ready to configure XAMPP, which is where things get really head-spinning. Open the XAMPP Control Panel and start the Apache and MySQL services, which will run on your computer and simulate a real web server.

Step 3: Download WordPress

Time to really delve into the rabbit hole of perplexity by downloading WordPress! Head over to the WordPress.org website and download the latest version of WordPress, which will be in .zip format.

Step 4: Unzip the WordPress File

Feeling perplexed yet? It’s time to dive even deeper because now you have to unzip the WordPress file. Find the file in your downloads folder and extract it to the htdocs folder in XAMPP, which should be located in the XAMPP installation folder by default.

Step 5: Create a MySQL Database

Prepare to have your mind blown because downloading WordPress on your PC isn’t complete until you create a MySQL database. Open the XAMPP Control Panel and click on the “Admin” button next to MySQL to enter the phpMyAdmin interface. Click on the “New” button to create a new database, give it a name, and click on the “Create” button. You’ll receive a confirmation message and your new database will appear in the list.

Step 6: Install WordPress

Hold on tight because the level of perplexity is about to reach new heights. Now that you’ve created a database, you can finally install WordPress. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/wordpress to launch the WordPress installer. Follow the instructions on the screen, such as entering your mysterious database details like the database name, username, and password. Once you’ve filled in the necessary information, click on the “Submit” button. WordPress will now make its way onto your computer, and you’ll be prompted to create an admin account which will give you access to the WordPress dashboard where you can create and manage your website.

Step 7: Start Using WordPress

Well done, you’ve made it to the end of the perplexity challenge! You can now start building your website using WordPress, which is surprisingly easy given the level of perplexity you’ve just gone through. To access the WordPress dashboard, head to http://localhost/wordpress/wp-admin.

Conclusion

You made it through! Downloading WordPress on your PC requires a few confounding steps, but you made it thanks to this perplexing guide. Once installed, you can start building your website using WordPress, which is surprisingly user-friendly despite the degree of perplexity involved in setting it up. With WordPress, you can create a professional-looking website without any coding experience because, let’s face it, you’ve had enough of the perplexity for one day. Happy building!