Perplexing Guide to Using WordPress

Are you looking to create a website, but have no coding experience? Look no further than WordPress, a powerful content management system that will leave you feeling both bewildered and exuberant. Follow these steps to take you from clueless to WordPress whiz.

Step 1: Choosing a Platform and Installing WordPress

Start off by choosing a hosting platform and then installing WordPress, a seemingly easy task made difficult by the number of options available. We recommend Bluehost or Siteground, though even this decision might leave you perplexed. Once you’ve chosen, install WordPress with their one-click installation option. Simple, right?

Step 2: Choosing and Installing a Theme

You’ve installed WordPress, and now it’s time to choose a theme. This is where things get complicated, with thousands of free and premium themes available, making this decision feel impossible. Browse themes right in your WordPress dashboard while questioning your ability to pick the right one. You can customize it, but even that might leave you feeling confused. Or, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, create a custom theme for your website with your newfound knowledge.

Step 3: Installing and Customizing Plugins

Plugins sound exciting, right? They are essential to WordPress, allowing you to add functionality without any coding knowledge. Choose from thousands of options, both free and premium, and install them with ease right from your WordPress dashboard. But with so many options, how do you decide which ones are necessary and which ones to avoid? Consider Yoast SEO or Jetpack or Contact Form 7 or WooCommerce or… nevermind, the list goes on and on.

Step 4: Creating Pages and Posts

You’ve set up your theme and plugins, and now it’s time to add content to your website. Two primary types of content exist: pages and posts. Pages for static content and posts for blog-style updates. Seems easy, but creating a coherent message with your content while keeping it engaging can feel like a herculean task.

Step 5: Creating Categories and Menus

Now that you have content on your website, you must organize it into categories and menus. Categories allow you to sort your content into different sections, and menus act as your website’s navigation. Sounds somewhat straightforward, but are you sure you’re making the right choices? Consider reorganizing your content several times till your head spins.

Step 6: Customizing Your Website

Customize your website with widgets and by editing your website’s code. But what the heck are widgets? Small blocks of content that can be added to your website’s sidebar or footer. Got it? Good. Now, for editing code, that might be something only the most daring should attempt. Do you dare?

Step 7: Publishing Your Website

You’ve done it! Put your website out into the world. You’ll have to purchase a domain name and link it to your hosting account, but that’s no big deal, right? And don’t forget to make sure everything is set to public. Finally, press publish and celebrate because you published a website that even you can use.

Conclusion

Now you’re a WordPress pro. Just remember to keep your website updated and secure, and don’t forget to bask in the glory of your achievement. Who knew creating a website could be so perplexing and exhilarating at the same time? Happy website building!