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How to Create a Website with WordPress: A Beginner Guide

This guide takes you from nothing to a first working WordPress website, one step at a time.

WordPress2 min read23 steps

What is WordPress?

WordPress is free software for building websites. You do not need to write code. You pick a design, add your words and pictures, and publish. Hosting is the space on a computer, called a server, where your website files live so people can visit them any time.

Before you start

  • You need a hosting plan with Hostvento.
  • You need a domain name. This is your web address, like example.com.
  • Find your login details in your welcome email.

Step 1: Install WordPress

  1. Log in to your client area at https://secure.hostvento.com/clientarea.php.
  2. Open your hosting service and sign in to cPanel. cPanel is the control panel for your hosting.
  3. Look for an installer tool, such as Softaculous Apps Installer or WordPress Manager. Ask Hostvento support if you cannot find one on your plan.
  4. Click WordPress and then Install.
  5. Choose your domain. Leave the folder box empty to install on the main address.
  6. Type a site name, an admin username and a strong password. Write them down.
  7. Click Install and wait for the success message.

Step 2: Log in

  1. Go to your site address followed by /wp-admin.
  2. Type your admin username and password.
  3. You are now in the dashboard, the admin area of your site.

Step 3: Pick a theme

A theme is the design of your site.

  1. Go to Appearance and then Themes.
  2. Click Add New.
  3. Preview a few designs.
  4. Click Install and then Activate on the one you like.

Step 4: Add pages

  1. Go to Pages and click Add New.
  2. Type a title, such as "About Us".
  3. Write your text in the editor. Click the plus sign to add pictures or buttons.
  4. Click Publish.
  5. Repeat for Home and Contact pages.

Step 5: Make a menu

  1. Go to Appearance and then Menus.
  2. Name your menu and click Create Menu.
  3. Tick your pages and click Add to Menu.
  4. Tick a display location and click Save Menu.

Block themes use Appearance and Editor for menus.

Step 6: Add plugins if needed

A plugin adds a feature, like a contact form. Go to Plugins and Add New. Install only what you need.

Tip: Visit your site in a private browser window to see what visitors see. Keep WordPress, themes and plugins updated.

Quick recap

  • Install WordPress from cPanel.
  • Log in at /wp-admin.
  • Choose a theme, add pages, and build a menu.
  • Add plugins only when you need them.