{"id":9997,"date":"2023-03-14T08:45:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9997"},"modified":"2023-03-14T08:45:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:45:26","slug":"unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the Ultimate WordPress Wizardry: Essential Tactics for Beginner Bloggers!&#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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id=\"item-678771283aed2\"><\/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\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Why_WordPress_is_the_Most_Popular_CMS\" title=\"Why WordPress is the Most Popular CMS\">Why WordPress is the Most Popular CMS<\/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\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Step_1_Choose_a_Domain_Name_and_Web_Host\" title=\"Step 1: Choose a Domain Name and Web Host\">Step 1: Choose a Domain Name and Web Host<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Step_2_Install_WordPress\" title=\"Step 2: Install WordPress\">Step 2: Install 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\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Step_3_Choose_a_Theme\" title=\"Step 3: Choose a Theme\">Step 3: Choose a Theme<\/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\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Step_4_Install_Plugins\" title=\"Step 4: Install Plugins\">Step 4: Install Plugins<\/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\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Step_5_Customize_Your_Site\" title=\"Step 5: Customize Your Site\">Step 5: Customize Your Site<\/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\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Step_6_Secure_Your_Site\" title=\"Step 6: Secure Your Site\">Step 6: Secure Your 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\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Step_7_Create_Regular_Backups\" title=\"Step 7: Create Regular Backups\">Step 7: Create Regular Backups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-ultimate-wordpress-wizardry-essential-tactics-for-beginner-bloggers\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_WordPress_is_the_Most_Popular_CMS\"><\/span>Why WordPress is the Most Popular CMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to build a website, chances are you&#8217;ll be using WordPress &#8211; it powers over 39% of all websites on the internet! However, for beginners, the prospect of using such a popular CMS can be intimidating. Fear not, though, as we&#8217;ve broken down the process of building a website with WordPress into easy-to-understand steps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Choose_a_Domain_Name_and_Web_Host\"><\/span>Step 1: Choose a Domain Name and Web Host<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, you&#8217;ll need a domain name and web hosting account. The domain name is the address of your website, while the web hosting service is where your site is stored. When choosing a domain name, it&#8217;s important to select something easy to remember, catchy, and relevant to your site&#8217;s niche. Your domain name should also be unique and not too lengthy.<\/p>\n<p>When selecting a web hosting plan, here are some points to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The amount of traffic you expect to receive<\/li>\n<li>The type of website you want to build<\/li>\n<li>Your technical abilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Install_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 2: Install WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have your domain name and web hosting account set up, you can install WordPress. Depending on your web host, this process could be as simple as a one-click installation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Choose_a_Theme\"><\/span>Step 3: Choose a Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Next, select a WordPress theme &#8211; a pre-designed template that determines how your site looks and feels. Consider the design, layout, style, and customizability options when choosing a theme. The WordPress.org website has an extensive library of themes to select from, or you could use a third-party theme provider like Themeforest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Install_Plugins\"><\/span>Step 4: Install Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plugins are add-ons that extend the functionality of your WordPress site. There are thousands of free and paid plugins to choose from &#8211; some popular ones include Yoast SEO and WooCommerce. Browse the plugin library from within your WordPress dashboard or search for them on the official WordPress.org website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Customize_Your_Site\"><\/span>Step 5: Customize Your Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Time to get creative! Change elements like colors, fonts, or layout, and add pages, posts, and other content. The WordPress dashboard is highly intuitive, so it&#8217;s easy to navigate and make customizations. The &#8216;Appearance&#8217; section lets you customize your theme, while the &#8216;Pages&#8217; and &#8216;Posts&#8217; sections let you add content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Secure_Your_Site\"><\/span>Step 6: Secure Your Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Website security is crucial, and WordPress offers several ways to secure your site. Use strong usernames and passwords and keep everything up-to-date. You can also use security plugins like Wordfence or iThemes Security to add an extra layer of protection against hackers and malware attacks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Create_Regular_Backups\"><\/span>Step 7: Create Regular Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In case something goes wrong, creating regular backups of your site is vital. If you make a mistake, get hacked, or encounter unforeseen server issues, a backup can help restore your site quickly. There are many backup plugins you can use, such as UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress is an excellent CMS for beginners because it&#8217;s easy to use and highly customizable. By following the steps we&#8217;ve outlined, you can create a fully functional website in just a few hours. Remember to keep your site secure, optimize it for search engines, and back it up regularly. With a little practice, you&#8217;ll soon be an expert in working with WordPress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why WordPress is the Most Popular CMS If you&#8217;re looking to build a website, chances are you&#8217;ll be using WordPress &#8211; it powers over 39%&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9997"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9997"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9997\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}