{"id":3376,"date":"2021-03-01T15:28:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T15:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/?p=3376"},"modified":"2025-11-11T09:59:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T09:59:06","slug":"use-wordpress-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/use-wordpress-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use WordPress: Guide to Build a Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to learn how to use WordPress to <a href=\"https:\/\/designmodo.com\/\">build a website<\/a>? You are in luck because you just found a comprehensive guide that will show you how to go about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But why WordPress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created in 2003, WordPress was originally intended to be a blogging software. Over time, it grew to a full-blown website builder anybody could use, regardless if you knew how to code or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are more reasons why WordPress use for website building makes a whole lot of sense:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It has a large community behind it. That means you can always find help whenever you need it<\/li><li>WordPress performs excellently well on Search Engines. The reason we can\u2019t love it less.<\/li><li>Although it might take you a while to get a hang of it at first, WordPress is easy to use.<\/li><li>WordPress is scalable. Thus, you can start small now and expand as your business grows.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, let\u2019s get to the main business of the day: how to use WordPress to build a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use WordPress to Build a Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before going any further, we would like to make something clear here: you don\u2019t need to know anything about coding to set up a WordPress website. Nor do you have to be technically inclined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that caveat out of the way, here are the steps to building a website with WordPress that we will be covering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pick a domain name for your WordPress website<\/li><li>Find a suitable hosting provider<\/li><li>Install WordPress on your domain<\/li><li>Pick a theme<\/li><li>Customize your website<\/li><li>Create pages and posts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick a Domain Name for Your WordPress Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How do people find your website online? Simple. Via your domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, a domain name, basically, is your website\u2019s address on the internet. Here\u2019s a fictional example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>www.mywebsite.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, if you are yet to come up with a domain name for your website, it\u2019s about time you did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need some help? Here are some helpful tips for getting the best domain name possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always go for a <strong><em>.com<\/em><\/strong> extension. Other extensions like .site, .xyz, .blog, etc. may look cool, but none is as popular as .com: they are memorable and more trustworthy.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t use ambiguous, confusing words in your domain name. Keep it simple.<\/li><li>Avoid using a hyphen (-) in your domain name. Your visitors might erroneously omit it and land on your competitors\u2019 site.<\/li><li>As a rule of thumb, the shorter your domain name is, the better.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuck on domain name ideas?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are domain name idea generator tools that can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nameboy.com\/\">Nameboy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/leandomainsearch.com\/\">LeanDomainSearch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/tools\/business-name-generator\">Shopify Business Name Generator<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, by now you\u2019ve generated a domain name for your WordPress website. But how do you know if someone else has taken it up already?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply head over to Bluehost, type the domain name you would like to use, and in seconds you will know if someone has taken it up already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1304\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9.jpg\" alt=\"How to Use WordPress: Guide to Build a Website\" class=\"wp-image-3378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9.jpg 1304w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9-1024x434.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9-768x326.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1304px) 100vw, 1304px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, enough about picking a domain name. Next on how to use WordPress to set up a website guide is finding a good hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Hosting Provider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019ve found a name, the next step is to register the name and get your website online by hosting it. Thankfully, most hosting solution providers allow you to do both from one spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why working with the right hosting provider is important. Your choice of a provider can impart your website: positively or otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While in your hunt for a reliable provider, do bear in mind that there are different types of hosting solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shared Hosting<\/li><li>VPS Hosting<\/li><li>Managed Hosting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, shared hosting is the best option: it\u2019s cheap and functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like picking a domain name, finding the right hosting provider can be hard, too. If you are having a hard finding one, here are three host WordPress itself recommends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bluehost<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/wordpress\/\">Dreamhost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/wordpress-hosting.htm\">Siteground<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1181\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4.jpg\" alt=\"Find a Hosting Provider\" class=\"wp-image-3379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4.jpg 1181w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-1024x518.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-768x388.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How\u2019s the pricing across these three host providers like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>$2.95\/month on Bluehost<\/li><li>$2.59\/month on Dreamhost<\/li><li>$6.99\/month on Siteground<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One more thing. Here are key features to look out for before choosing a hosting solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High loading speed<\/li><li>Top-notch security<\/li><li>Reliable customer support<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install WordPress on Your Domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your domain name and hosting all set, the next step is to install WordPress. Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not as hard as you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, first, you have to log into your website\u2019s control panel &#8211; cPanel for short. Once you have done that, locate the software section. There, you will find WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"993\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5.jpg\" alt=\"Install WordPress on Your Domain\" class=\"wp-image-3380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5.jpg 993w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-768x456.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do bear in mind that your cPanel\u2019s interface will very likely be different from the one above. But the process for installation is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, click on the WordPress icon to start the installation process. It usually takes 5-10 minutes, depending on your internet connection speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See to it that you note down your admin username and password while installing WordPress. You will need it when you want to log into your website\u2019s dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the installation process has completed, it\u2019s time to log into your dashboard. To do this, type your website\u2019s URL(domain) into the browser and append \u201c<strong>\/wp-admin<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>mywebsite.com\/wp-admin<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will bring up the login page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress Login\" class=\"wp-image-3381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-768x381.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then log in with the username and password you had earlier noted down. Now unto the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick a Theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is now time to work on the look and feel of your newly created website. And the way to do that is by picking a theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A theme is a pre-coded website template that styles the layout and design of your website. This saves you the trouble of having to write complex codes just to style your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you create a website for the first time, it will have the default <a href=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/free-wordpress-themes\/\">2021 WordPress theme<\/a> on it. This is how your homepage(main page) will look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1034\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"Pick a WordPress Theme\" class=\"wp-image-3382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1.jpg 1034w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Too bland, isn\u2019t it? Well, the good news is that you don\u2019t have to use this default theme as there are a ton of others you could use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking the right theme is one skill you need to master when learning how to use WordPress to build a website. To pick a theme, from your dashboard navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Appearance &gt;&gt; Themes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3.jpg\" alt=\"Appearance &gt;&gt; Themes\" class=\"wp-image-3383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-1024x357.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-768x268.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then locate the <strong>Add New <\/strong>button at the top of the page and click it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1262\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8.jpg\" alt=\"Add New button\" class=\"wp-image-3384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8.jpg 1262w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8-300x31.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8-1024x105.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8-768x79.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1262px) 100vw, 1262px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon click, you will be directed to WordPress\u2019 theme repository. This is where you get to search for a theme. You also have the option of filtering out the theme that best suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have found a theme, install it and move to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>There\u2019s a good chance you won\u2019t find a theme that suits exactly what you have in mind. If that is the case, there\u2019s a workaround: go for <a href=\"https:\/\/designmodo.com\/startup\/\">drag-and-drop page builders<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/pro\/\">Elementor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantthemes.com\/gallery\/divi\/\">Divi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeaverbuilder.com\/\">Beaver Builder<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They cost money, though. And time, too, to learn. But they offer unbeatable flexibility &#8211; you get to design your pages just the way you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install the Right Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you want to enhance your smartphone\u2019s capability, you install an app right? Plugins are no different, only this time you are installing them on your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is home to over 50,000 plugins, each serving a different purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, which plugin should you go for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some recommended plugins you can start off with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\">Yoast SEO<\/a>: to help your website perform better on search engines.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-maintenance-mode\/\">WP Maintenance Mode<\/a>: build your website so nobody can see the process.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/contact-form-7\/\">Contact form 7<\/a>: for creating contact forms.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-fastest-cache\/\">WP Cache:<\/a> to cache your website\u2019s files so as to increase performance<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\">Word Fence<\/a>: for securing your website and keeping hackers at bay<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just the basics. As your website expands, you will most certainly install more plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install a plugin, from your dashboard navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Plugins &gt;&gt; Add new<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There, search for a plugin and once you\u2019ve found the one you are looking for, install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>As a rule of thumb, less is always more. Don\u2019t overdo it with the plugins, else your website might break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customize Your Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress uses some default settings you might not like. For example, by default your blog page is always set as your homepage. But you can always change this setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, while still logged into your dashboard, scroll down a little, and then navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Settings &gt;&gt; Reading<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there, check the <strong>A static page<\/strong> radio button as shown below. Also ensure that your homepage is set as \u201cHome\u201d, and Post page \u201cBlog\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1304\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7.jpg\" alt=\"Customize Your Website\" class=\"wp-image-3385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7.jpg 1304w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7-1024x240.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7-768x180.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1304px) 100vw, 1304px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want, you can also set the number of posts that can be displayed on your blog page per time. In the example above, it\u2019s set as 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are done, scroll down and hit the <strong>Save Changes <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before wrapping up this section of how to use WordPress to build a website, let\u2019s show you how to use the customizer tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find it by navigating to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Appearance &gt;&gt; Customize<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1331\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10.jpg\" alt=\"Appearance &gt;&gt; Customize\" class=\"wp-image-3386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10.jpg 1331w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10-1024x211.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10-768x158.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you get to set your website\u2019s logo, text color, site title, favicon, menu layout, background image, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6.jpg\" alt=\"Website\u2019s logo\" class=\"wp-image-3387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6.jpg 306w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create Pages and Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly we shall be looking at WordPress use for creating pages and posts. To create a page for your website, navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Pages &gt;&gt; New Page<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set a name for the page, add content and publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is the same for posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress powers over 39% of the internet. That is to say, 39 in every 100 websites online was built with WordPress. This is a clear proof that you can\u2019t go wrong with this website building software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know the best part about WordPress? It is easy to use, and hence beginner-friendly. We hope that you have learnt how to use WordPress to build a website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to learn how to use WordPress to build a website? You are in luck because you just found a comprehensive guide that will show you how to go about it. But why WordPress? Created in 2003, WordPress was originally intended to be a blogging software. 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