{"id":9155,"date":"2023-03-13T23:27:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9155"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:27:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:27:10","slug":"discover-the-easiest-way-to-create-your-own-wordpress-playground-from-scratch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-easiest-way-to-create-your-own-wordpress-playground-from-scratch\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Discover the EASIEST Way to Create Your Own WordPress Playground from Scratch!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label 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href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-easiest-way-to-create-your-own-wordpress-playground-from-scratch\/#Step_2_Download_WordPress\" title=\"Step 2: Download WordPress\">Step 2: Download WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-easiest-way-to-create-your-own-wordpress-playground-from-scratch\/#Step_3_Create_a_Database\" title=\"Step 3: Create a Database\">Step 3: Create a Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-easiest-way-to-create-your-own-wordpress-playground-from-scratch\/#Step_4_Configure_the_wp-configphp_File\" title=\"Step 4: Configure the wp-config.php File\">Step 4: Configure the wp-config.php File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-easiest-way-to-create-your-own-wordpress-playground-from-scratch\/#Step_5_Install_WordPress\" title=\"Step 5: Install WordPress\">Step 5: Install WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-easiest-way-to-create-your-own-wordpress-playground-from-scratch\/#Step_6_Access_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Step 6: Access Your WordPress Site\">Step 6: Access Your WordPress Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-easiest-way-to-create-your-own-wordpress-playground-from-scratch\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unraveling_the_Mysteries_of_Setting_up_a_Local_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Unraveling the Mysteries of Setting up a Local WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about building and testing your own website but have no clue where to start?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Install_a_Local_Server_Environment\"><\/span>Step 1: Install a Local Server Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First things first, to accomplish this daunting task, you need to start by installing a local server environment that simulates a web server on your computer. Wait, what? Simulate a web server on your computer for something that is supposed to be on the internet? We know! But trust us, it&#8217;s all part of the process.<\/p>\n<p>Now, there are several options to choose from, like MAMP, WAMP, XAMPP, and LAMP, depending on your system. These options are like different flavors of ice cream, so choose the one that will satisfy your craving.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Download_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 2: Download WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next step is to download the latest version of WordPress, which is free and available on the official website. We suggest getting the zipped version to add a little more excitement to the process.<\/p>\n<p>Extract the WordPress file and place it in the \u2018htdocs\u2019 folder in your local server environment directory. Simple enough, right?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_a_Database\"><\/span>Step 3: Create a Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ok, here&#8217;s where things start to get a little hairy: WordPress requires a database to store all your site&#8217;s data. Don&#8217;t worry; you don&#8217;t have to do this by hand. You can use something called phpMyAdmin, which comes with all local server environments. <\/p>\n<p>Open phpMyAdmin, click on \u2018New\u2019, and give your database a name, then click on \u2018Create\u2019. Wow, who knew it could be that simple?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Configure_the_wp-configphp_File\"><\/span>Step 4: Configure the wp-config.php File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This step is about as confusing as solving a Rubik&#8217;s Cube blindfolded, so strap yourself in. The wp-config.php file is where all the juicy details live. It contains everything needed to connect with the database. To start, rename the wp-config-sample.php file in the WordPress directory to wp-config.php. <\/p>\n<p>Next, open the wp-config.php file, enter the database details you created in step 3, and save the file. Feel free to let out a sigh of relief.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Install_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 5: Install WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you still with us? Great! Now, open your preferred web browser and type \u2018localhost\u2019 in the address bar. This will redirect you to the index page of your local server environment. <\/p>\n<p>Click on the WordPress directory, and it will take you to the WordPress installation page. Here, enter the site name, username, password, and email address, then click on \u2018Install WordPress.\u2019 Wait, was that it?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Access_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Step 6: Access Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations, you&#8217;ve done it! Now that WordPress is installed, you can access your site by entering \u2018localhost\/your-site-name\u2019 in the address bar of your web browser. Your site should be up and running, ready for experimentation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Phew! That was a wild ride. Setting up a local WordPress site is a thrilling process that can be done with a local server environment, WordPress installation files, and a database. By following the steps mentioned above, you can effortlessly set up a local WordPress site and start experimenting with your website\u2019s design, plugins, and themes. Besides, a local setup can help you test features, improve updates, and troubleshoot issues without affecting your live website. So, what are you waiting for? 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