{"id":9533,"date":"2023-03-14T04:33:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T04:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9533"},"modified":"2023-03-14T04:33:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T04:33:18","slug":"unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unleash the Power of WordPress: The Foolproof Guide to Installing it on HostGator&#8217;s Cpanel!&#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\" 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type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6766cc30d382c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/#Unboxing_WordPress_on_HostGator%E2%80%99s_cPanel_101\" title=\"Unboxing WordPress on HostGator\u2019s cPanel 101\">Unboxing WordPress on HostGator\u2019s cPanel 101<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/#HostGator_to_the_rescue\" title=\"HostGator to the rescue\">HostGator to the rescue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/#Step_1_Getting_started_with_cPanel\" title=\"Step 1: Getting started with cPanel\">Step 1: Getting started with cPanel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/#Step_2_Finding_the_WordPress_installation_option\" title=\"Step 2: Finding the WordPress installation option\">Step 2: Finding the WordPress installation option<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/#Step_3_Setting_up_WordPress_configuration\" title=\"Step 3: Setting up WordPress configuration\">Step 3: Setting up WordPress configuration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/#Step_4_Customize_your_WordPress_site\" title=\"Step 4: Customize your WordPress site\">Step 4: Customize your WordPress site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/#Step_5_Start_creating_content_in_WordPress\" title=\"Step 5: Start creating content in WordPress\">Step 5: Start creating content in WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-wordpress-the-foolproof-guide-to-installing-it-on-hostgators-cpanel\/#Wrap_up\" title=\"Wrap up\">Wrap up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unboxing_WordPress_on_HostGator%E2%80%99s_cPanel_101\"><\/span>Unboxing WordPress on HostGator\u2019s cPanel 101<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress \u2013 love it, worship it, and cherish it! This popular CMS is used by many people globally. It\u2019s a powerful platform that simplifies content creation, management, and publishing. If you want to use WordPress on your website, one of the steps you must take is to install WordPress on your web host.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HostGator_to_the_rescue\"><\/span>HostGator to the rescue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HostGator is one of the most reliable web hosting companies out there that provide cPanel control panel. If you\u2019re using HostGator hosting, then you are in luck, as installing WordPress should be hassle-free. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to install WordPress in cPanel HostGator in simple steps.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Getting_started_with_cPanel\"><\/span>Step 1: Getting started with cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing you need to do is log into your cPanel dashboard. Type the URL of your cPanel on your web browser. Once you are there, look for the \u2018Softaculous Apps Installer&#8217; icon with an \u2018S\u2019 symbol on it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Finding_the_WordPress_installation_option\"><\/span>Step 2: Finding the WordPress installation option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Click on \u2018Softaculous Apps Installer,\u2019 and you\u2019ll see a menu with multiple applications that you can install. Locate the WordPress application and click on it. This simple action will take you to the WordPress installation page. You\u2019ll notice a \u2018Install\u2019 button at the top of the webpage. Click it to start installing WordPress.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Setting_up_WordPress_configuration\"><\/span>Step 3: Setting up WordPress configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>You\u2019ll land on a page with different fields asking for information about your WordPress site. You can choose the version you want to use, the domain name for the site, and the admin details to access the WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the \u2018Choose protocol\u2019 field, you can select between \u2018http:\/\/\u2019 or \u2018https:\/\/ depending on your preference.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018Choose domain\u2019 field, choose the domain name you want to use.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018In directory\u2019 field, select the directory name where you wish to install WordPress files.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018Site name\u2019 option, enter the name of your WordPress site.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018Site description\u2019 option, enter a brief description of your site.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u2018Admin username\u2019 and \u2018Admin password\u2019 sections, enter your preferred WordPress dashboard credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, in the \u2018Admin email\u2019 field, enter an email address that you can use to reset your password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Customize_your_WordPress_site\"><\/span>Step 4: Customize your WordPress site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Once you enter all the necessary information, click the \u2018Install\u2019 button, and a progress bar will appear, indicating the installation process. After installation, you&#8217;ll receive a confirmation message, and your site is ready to go! You can access it by typing the domain in the web browser.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Start_creating_content_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 5: Start creating content in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can begin creating and publishing content on your WordPress site. First, customize your site\u2019s appearance by choosing a theme you like. You can choose a theme from WordPress Theme Directory, or you can purchase one from a theme provider. Additionally, install and configure plugins to enhance your site\u2019s functionality. You may want to add essential plugins such as contact form plugins, backup plugins, and SEO plugins.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_up\"><\/span>Wrap up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>You\u2019ve successfully installed WordPress in cPanel HostGator in easy steps. The process should take just a few minutes to complete. Make sure you also protect your website from hackers and malware by using security plugins such as Wordfence or iThemes Security. With little creative effort, you can create a successful WordPress site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unboxing WordPress on HostGator\u2019s cPanel 101 WordPress \u2013 love it, worship it, and cherish it! This popular CMS is used by many people globally. 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