Perplexing Way to Set Up WordPress on Bluehost

If you’re feeling bewildered and need some burstiness to create a website, you’re in luck because WordPress has become a household name in the realm of website development. Their popularity sort of feels like a an enigma, but nonetheless, it’s a great tool to use. And if you’ve chosen Bluehost as your web host, you’re in for a treat because they come highly recommended by WordPress and also offers an incredibly user-friendly platform for setting up your WordPress site. But if you’re feeling confounded, here are some basic steps to help you get started with setting up WordPress on Bluehost.

Step 1: Create your Bluehost account

To create an account for Bluehost, head to their homepage at www.bluehost.com and click the “Get Started” button. But don’t panic yet. You still need to choose the hosting plan that works best for you and hit “Select.” Once you have selected a hosting plan, you will be taken to a page where you can enter your domain details, payment information, etc. You need to fill out these details and, once done, click “Submit” to complete your account setup. It might feel like a mystery, but you can do it!

Step 2: Install WordPress on Bluehost

With your Bluehost account setup done, you’re ready to start installing WordPress on Bluehost. But wait — what’s cPanel? Bluehost provides an easy solution to install WordPress through the control panel, known as “cPanel”. If you’re feeling dubious, access cPanel by logging in to your Bluehost account and click on the cPanel icon on the homepage. Some of you may feel perplexed, but it’s not that complex. Once in cPanel, find the WordPress icon under the Website tools section and click on it. This will make more sense, right?

On the next screen, click the “Install” button for a new installation of WordPress. We know it might be confusing, but it’s not rocket science. This will take you to the installation page where there are some basic settings to configure. It’s like embarking on a puzzle. You need to configure options like language, site title, description, and admin account details like username and password.

It’s important to choose a strong password, but don’t feel too disturbed because you can use a password generator tool to create a strong password. Once you have filled in all the pieces, click on the “Install Now” button. Voila! Your WordPress installation will start, and you’ll be given a confirmation message when it’s done.

Step 3: Choose your WordPress theme

With WordPress installed, now is the time to start adding some personality to your site by customizing your website. But where do you start? The first thing you’ll want to do is choose a theme that suits your website’s purpose. A theme will give your website a customized look and feel, and it will also dictate how your content is displayed. That’s where Bluehost comes to the rescue as they provide a selection of pre-made WordPress themes. Well, don’t just sit there mystified. You can access these themes by logging into your WordPress dashboard, clicking on “Appearance,” and then selecting “Themes.” Choose from any of the themes you see here or use the search box to find a specific theme that you’d like to use. If none of the pre-made themes are what you’re looking for, you can opt for a paid WordPress theme from companies like Elegant Themes, ThemeForest, or StudioPress.

Step 4: Install some WordPress plugins

You’ve got the theme covered, now it’s time to add some functionality to your website. Plugins can be a mystery, but they exist to extend the functionality of WordPress beyond basic content management. There are thousands of plugins available to install, so you can choose which ones are relevant to your site. Some of the most popular plugins include Yoast SEO for optimizing your website for search engines, Jetpack for improving the performance and security of your website, and WPForms for creating contact forms for your website. Installing plugins is also easy with WordPress, you just need to go to the WordPress dashboard, choose Plugins, and then search for and install the plugins you want to use.

Step 5: Create your website’s pages

After adding some plugins, it’s time to start creating the pages of your WordPress site. Pages refer to the content of your website that can be accessed through menus on your website. Common pages include “About Us”, “Contact Us”, and “Home”. To create your pages, just go to the WordPress dashboard and click on “Pages” under the dashboard tab. Here you can create a new page by clicking on “Add New.”

It might feel mystifying, but when creating content for the page, you can insert images, format text, add videos or other media, and customize the page to your liking. Once done, you can perplex your visitors by publishing your page just by clicking the “Publish” button.

Step 6: Publish your website

You’re so close, you can almost taste it. In order to publish your website for the world to see, navigate to your WordPress dashboard and click on the “Settings” tab on the left-hand side. Under the “General” section, fill in the Site Title and Tagline for your site. Make sure to also enter your site URL, which should be the same as the address where people can find your site online. Once you’ve filled in all the details, click on “Save Changes.”

With everything set up and ready to make you feel like you’ve cracked the mystery, you can finally publish your website. Just go to the WordPress dashboard, click on “Settings”, and then “Reading”. Here, you’ll see an option for your front page display. Select “A static page” and choose the page that you want to be your homepage. Click on “Save Changes” to apply your settings.

Final Words

Setting up a WordPress site on Bluehost, or any other web host, can sometimes be a conundrum. While there are a few steps to follow to get started, you now have the knowledge and tools to create a website that can boggle the mind. With a little bit of creativity, you can create an attractive and engaging website that can help your business grow, or simply a great personal website that can showcase your talents. Good luck and have fun!