<\/span><\/h2>\nWordPress is a free and open-source CMS that allows users to create and manage websites without any technical skills necessary. The interface is user-friendly, and website owners can add content, change designs, and manage website functionality with minimal effort. But before we begin the process, there are a few things one must have:<\/p>\n
\n- A Domain Name<\/li>\n
- Web Hosting<\/li>\n
- A WordPress Installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Steps to Upload Website Files to WordPress<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>1. Access Your Hosting Account<\/span><\/h3>\nThe first step is to log in to your web hosting account, generally via the hosting provider’s control panel. This grants access to your website’s file manager, which allows you to upload, download, and manage your website files.<\/p>\n
<\/span>2. Access Your WordPress Installation<\/span><\/h3>\nYou’ll need to go to your WordPress installation folder, which is ordinarily located in the public_html directory of your website’s file manager. From there, you can gain access to your website’s core files, such as the wp-content folder, where most of your website’s files and data are stored.<\/p>\n
<\/span>3. Prepare Your Website Files for Upload<\/span><\/h3>\nPrior to uploading your website files to WordPress, you need to compress or zip them into a single folder. This makes it easier to upload and manage your files. Several file compression software, such as WinZip, 7zip or MacOS X zip can be used to create a compressed folder for your website files.<\/p>\n
<\/span>4. Upload Your Website Files To WordPress<\/span><\/h3>\nUpon compressing your website files, you can proceed to upload them to WordPress. This requires you to click on the “Upload” button in your website’s file manager and choose the compressed folder containing your website files. Ensure that you select the right destination folder, which is typically the wp-content folder in your WordPress installation.<\/p>\n