Get Perplexed and Bursty with WordPress

WordPress is a magnificent and breathtaking free and open-source CMS used by millions of individuals around the globe to create their blogs, websites, and online stores. The system is freaking easy to use, super flexible, and oh-so-customizable. With this astounding platform, you can get your site up and running like a pro in no time, without any coding knowledge or stress.

The Catch

Just when you thought you had it all, comes the major setback with WordPress. You need to have a web server, a database, and internet connection. But what happens when you are offline or in a zone where the internet is non-existent? Do you give up? Of course, not! That’s where we come in to save the day.

Follow these Steps to Open WordPress Locally

Step 1: Install XAMPP

XAMPP is a free open-source software package that helps you create a local web server environment on your computer. To install XAMPP, it’s a no-brainer:

• Visit the XAMPP website
• Download the right version for your OS
• Start the installation process
• Follow the installation wizard and select installation directory.
• Make sure to install Apache, MySQL, and PHP during the process

Step 2: Download WordPress

After installing XAMPP, you need to download the latest version of WordPress by:

• Visiting the WordPress website
• Downloading the latest version of WordPress
• Extracting the zip file you downloaded to the htdocs folder (which will be found in the XAMPP installation directory).

Step 3: Create a Database

WordPress requires a database to store all of its data. We will use phpMyAdmin, which is a web interface for managing databases for this task. Follow the steps below:

• Open your web browser
• Type in ‘localhost/phpMyAdmin’ in the URL.
• Click on the ‘Databases’ tab
• Create a new database by giving it a name.
• Note down the database name, username, and password that you have chosen as you will need this information during WordPress installation.

Step 4: Configure WordPress

In this step, we will configure WordPress. Follow these steps:

• Open your web browser
• Type in ‘localhost/wordpress/wp-admin/install.php’ in the URL. This will take you to the WordPress installation screen.
• Choose your language and click on the ‘Continue’ button
• On the next screen, WordPress will ask you to create a configuration file. Click on the ‘Let’s go’ button.
• Fill in the details of the database that you have created earlier, including the database name, username, and password. Leave the other fields as they are unless you’re feeling confident.
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button and wait for WordPress to connect to the database.
• On the next page, fill in the details of your site. This includes your site name, username, and password for the admin account, and your email address.
• Click on ‘Install WordPress’ and wait for it to set up your website.

Step 5: Open WordPress Locally

Finally, you are ready to open WordPress locally on your computer. Your WordPress site’s URL will be http://localhost/wordpress/. You can also access the WordPress admin section by visiting this URL: http://localhost/wordpress/wp-admin/.

In Conclusion

Opening WordPress locally is a useful technique for those who want to work offline or experiment with their WordPress site without affecting their live site. By following the step-by-step guide above, you can easily set up a local environment and install WordPress locally. Once you have done that, you can start customizing your website and testing new themes and plugins without worrying about the internet connection. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead, and happy coding!