What is WordPress?

Introduction to WordPress

This is a basic guide will introduce you to WordPress and it’s features such as what you need to set up a WordPress site. This includes, hosting and a domain name. You will also need to pick a theme or design for your site and install some plugins to enhance the functionality of your site. WordPress is a top choice for creating personal blogs, small business websites, and ecommerce sites. It is very easy to use and offers a lot of flexibility.

Web Hosting

Web hosting is needed for your WordPress site because it provides storage space for your site. Hostgator is one of the most popular web hosting solutions. They have solutions for small sites and business sites and have great prices. Check them out below.

Domain Names

You need to buy a domain name for your WordPress site. The domain name is the URL or address of your site. We recommend Godaddy.com or Namecheap.com. Namecheap.com provides free privacy protection, which is not included with most domain registrars.

WordPress Themes

Themes are designs you can choose for your website once you have WordPress installed. There are thousands to choose from. The designs are easy to change and the content you have written stays in place as you change designs. If you want a custom design, you can hire someone to make one for you.

A theme can be a free theme or a premium theme. Premium themes usually have better designs, more features, and come with support if you have questions.

Below is a list of some of the most popular themes:

Genesis
Genesis is a powerful WordPress theme framework. To see all themes for Genesis, visit StudioPress.com. Genesis Themes have a large selection of designs you can choose from and are search engine optimized. Genesis also provides support through their online community, and has a guide for getting started that you can download.

Thesis
Like Genesis, Thesis is also a very powerful and popular framework.

WooThemes
WooThemes has some very nice-looking themes and some powerful themes if you are looking for specific features such as e-commerce.

Elegant Themes
Elegant themes have beautiful WordPress themes.

WordPress Plugins

Plugins are add on’s you can install on your site which provide enhanced functionality. For example, you can find plugins for creating forms on your site.

There are thousands of plugins for WordPress, both free and premium, and the ones you use will depend on your specific needs.

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