{"id":3433,"date":"2021-03-12T14:16:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T14:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/?p=3433"},"modified":"2025-11-11T10:12:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:12:31","slug":"start-wordpress-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/start-wordpress-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a WordPress Blog in the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking for an online resource that teaches <strong>how to start a blog<\/strong>, and how to do so in the right way? Well, you are in luck because you just found one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start a WordPress blog, you don\u2019t have to be a tech guru, neither do you have to be an avid developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we will be sharing all you need to know to create <a href=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/use-wordpress-website\/\">WordPress<\/a> blog without stress. And yes, this article is aimed at beginners. Even if you\u2019ve built your skill level up and not a beginner anymore, you will still find this post useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without ado, let\u2019s get right into it. But first, the highlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose WordPress for Blogging?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1275\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image12-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Start a WordPress Blog in the Right Way\" class=\"wp-image-3434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image12-2.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image12-2-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image12-2-1024x506.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image12-2-768x379.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When WordPress was first launched in 2003, the original intent was for it to be a blogging tool. But then, with time, it grew from being a mere blogging tool to a full-blown website builder software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What has this got to do with anything? Blogging lies at the very heart of WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the reason why setting up a blog on WordPress is quite easy. Plus, WordPress blogs naturally perform well SEO-wise, thus, ensuring that your website enjoys high visibility on search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that out of the way, let\u2019s get to the main business of the day: how to start a WordPress blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a WordPress Blog in the Right Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you set about to start a WordPress blog &#8211; especially in the right way &#8211; here are the steps you need to take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Blog: Come With a Domain Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Say you ordered a shoe online and wanted it delivered to your doorstep. You would have to give out your home address, right? A domain name is no different: it\u2019s your website\u2019s home address on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It usually looks like this: <em><strong>www.mywebsite.com<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, that example is imaginary, and we only used it here for illustrative purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming up with a catchy, memorable domain name is very important, hence the reason we are starting off with it in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How then can you come up with a domain name for your website? Here are some tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go for a <strong><em>.com <\/em><\/strong>extension &#8211; it is memorable and outranks other extensions like <strong><em>.org, .net, .site <\/em><\/strong>etc. in terms of popularity.<\/li><li>Avoid using ambiguous, confusing words in your domain name<\/li><li>Keep it short<\/li><li>Avoid using a hyphen (-) in your domain name.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help with generating a domain name for your blog? Here are some domain name generators that can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nameboy.com\/\">Nameboy<\/a><\/li><li>Shopify domain name generator<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isitwp.com\/domain-name-generator\/\">Isitwp<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Blog: Get a Hosting Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before setting out to start a blog, you need to sort out hosting &#8211; this is where your blog website will live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are lots of affordable companies out there that provide beginner-friendly hosting solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are the <a href=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wordpress-hosting\/\">best hosting<\/a> services you can sign up for? Well, we would like to recommend some that WordPress itself has okayed, together with their pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bluehost: $2.95\/month<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/wordpress\/\">Dreamhost:<\/a> $2.59\/month<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/wordpress-hosting.htm\">SiteGround:<\/a> $6.99\/month<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mind you, those prices are for basic WordPress hosting. Anything more will attract a higher fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Blog: Install WordPress on Your Domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your domain name and hosting ready, the next step now is to install WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some hosting providers automatically install WordPress on your domain the instant you sign up for an account. A good example is Bluehost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you are not lucky enough to enjoy automatic hosting, there is a way around that. First, log into your cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, simply append <strong><em>\u201c:2083\u201d <\/em><\/strong>to your domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example <em><strong>www.mywebsite.com:2083<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>depending on your hosting provider, this might not work as not all hosting providers use the same cPanel. So, if that didn\u2019t work for you, reach out to your hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that cleared up, locate the WordPress install icon in your cPanel like so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8-3.jpg\" alt=\"Why Choose WordPress for Blogging?\" class=\"wp-image-3435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8-3.jpg 954w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8-3-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image8-3-768x252.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the icon and follow the installation instruction that comes up afterward. When the installation process has completed, move to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a detailed tutorial that explains how to install WordPress? Check <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/tutorial\/how-to-install-wordpress\/\">this one<\/a> out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Blog: Pick and Install a Blogging Theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have your blog website up and running, the next step is to work on the design. Thankfully, you don\u2019t have to be a web designer, neither do you need to have mad coding skills to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply find the theme that fits your blog website best and install it. But how do you find a theme on WordPress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, log in to your dashboard and then navigate to <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=\"1326\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image11-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Start a Blog\" class=\"wp-image-3436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image11-2.jpg 1326w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image11-2-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image11-2-1024x409.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image11-2-768x306.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then on the themes page, click the <strong><em>Add New <\/em><\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1298\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7-3.jpg\" alt=\"Add New\" class=\"wp-image-3437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7-3.jpg 1298w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7-3-300x61.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7-3-1024x208.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image7-3-768x156.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1298px) 100vw, 1298px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, search for the theme you would like to install &#8211; that is if you know the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you don\u2019t, use the filter feature to cut through the massive collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/\">WordPress themes<\/a> to the right blogging theme like so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1047\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Website\" class=\"wp-image-3438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-3.jpg 1047w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-3-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-3-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image3-3-768x338.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1047px) 100vw, 1047px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found a theme, hover over it, click the <strong><em>Install <\/em><\/strong>button, then followed by the <strong><em>Activate <\/em><\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1171\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Install button\" class=\"wp-image-3439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-3.jpg 1171w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-3-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-3-1024x282.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image2-3-768x211.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1171px) 100vw, 1171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And you are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Couldn\u2019t find any theme that hit the spot for you? Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/free-wordpress-themes\/\">blogging themes<\/a> we feel you will like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/blocksy\/\">Blocksy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/kale\/\">Kale<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/writee\/\">Writee<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/oceanwp\/\">OceanWP<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/blog-way\/\">Blogway<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s now move to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Blog: Create Pages and Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With your website\u2019s configuration taken care of, what you will want to do next is to create and publish pages and posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a page, simply navigate to <strong><em>Pages &gt;&gt; Add New.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set a name for your page as well as a featured image, and then publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1349\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Start a Blog: Create Pages and Posts\" class=\"wp-image-3440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10-3.jpg 1349w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10-3-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10-3-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image10-3-768x280.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1349px) 100vw, 1349px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You are at liberty to create as many pages as you please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for creating and publishing a post is the same. Just navigate to <strong><em>Posts &gt;&gt; Add New.<\/em><\/strong> Set the title and featured image for your post and publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to put your posts into categories? Doing so will not only help to structure your blog better, but also help to improve SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a category, navigate to <strong><em>Post &gt;&gt; Categories. <\/em><\/strong>Set a name and slug (URL) for the category, pick a parent category if you so wish, and then save by hitting the <strong><em>Add New Category<\/em><\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1222\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image13-1.jpg\" alt=\"Add New Category\" class=\"wp-image-3441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image13-1.jpg 1222w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image13-1-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image13-1-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image13-1-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1222px) 100vw, 1222px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you want to publish a post, add it to the category you just created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Blog: Configure your Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuring your website is another step you need to take when looking to start a WordPress blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is this step important? WordPress comes with some default settings you might not like. For example, your homepage, by default, is where all the posts you publish will appear. If you don\u2019t want this and prefer to have a dedicated blog page, navigate to <strong><em>Settings &gt;&gt;Reading<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then set the homepage to a static page as shown below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1336\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Start a Blog: Configure your Website\" class=\"wp-image-3442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-3.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-3-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-3-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image5-3-768x303.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, select the page you like to use as the Homepage and Post (Blog) page. Don\u2019t forget to hit the <strong><em>Save Changes <\/em><\/strong>button at the bottom of the page when you are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another part of your website you will want to configure is the site title and tagline. By default, WordPress sets your site\u2019s title as your name, and tagline as \u201cJust another WordPress website\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change those, navigate to <strong><em>Settings &gt;&gt; General<\/em><\/strong>. Then input your preferred site title and tagline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1294\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-3.jpg\" alt=\"Settings\" class=\"wp-image-3443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-3.jpg 1294w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-3-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-3-1024x455.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image4-3-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1294px) 100vw, 1294px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also change the admin email if you so wish. Save changes and proceed to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you will need to create and configure your website\u2019s navigation menu. To do so, open <strong><em>Appearance &gt;&gt; Menu.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then create a menu. For example, \u201cTop Menu\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1331\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9-3.jpg\" alt=\"Appearance\" class=\"wp-image-3444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9-3.jpg 1331w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9-3-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9-3-1024x312.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image9-3-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1331px) 100vw, 1331px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating the menu, select the pages you would like to add to it. Then save the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Blog: Install the Right Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a WordPress blog you will really be proud of, it\u2019s as well important that you install the right plugin to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugins help to enhance your website\u2019s functionality and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/free-wordpress-plugins\/\">must-have plugins for a blog website<\/a>? We will be recommending some of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before that, let\u2019s show you how to install a plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, download the plugin from the WordPress repository (or any other safe source). Next, log in to your dashboard and&nbsp; navigate to <strong><em>Plugins &gt;&gt; Add New<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1341\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-3.jpg\" alt=\"Install the Right Plugins\" class=\"wp-image-3445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-3.jpg 1341w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-3-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-3-1024x322.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image6-3-768x242.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1341px) 100vw, 1341px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the plugins page, click the <strong><em>Upload Plugin <\/em><\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1338\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Upload Plugin\" class=\"wp-image-3446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-3.jpg 1338w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-3-300x40.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-3-1024x138.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strictthemes.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image1-3-768x103.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1338px) 100vw, 1338px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, locate the downloaded plugin file on your local machine, install and activate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019ve learned how to install a plugin, let\u2019s get back to where we left off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plugins to Protect Your Website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your website isn\u2019t well protected, it could get compromised by malicious hackers. As such, protecting your blog website should always be of top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are free plugins to help you with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/jetpack\/\">JetPack<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordfence\/\">Wordfence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall\/\">All in One WP Security<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plugins to Improve SEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to improve your website\u2019s visibility on Google search results? Here are plugins to help you achieve that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\">Yoast SEO<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/all-in-one-seo-pack\/\">All in One SEO<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plugins to Enhance Performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You want your website to load blazingly fast and perform optimally, don\u2019t you? Well, you can\u2019t go wrong with these plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/litespeed-cache\/\">LiteSpeed Cache<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-smushit\/\">Smush<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plugins for Maintenance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to take your website down temporarily for maintenance, while at the same time keeping your visitors informed and updated? 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