diff --git a/guide/english/wordpress/index.md b/guide/english/wordpress/index.md index 80558f6e04..f48cfccd0b 100644 --- a/guide/english/wordpress/index.md +++ b/guide/english/wordpress/index.md @@ -73,12 +73,67 @@ Note: WordPress's ease of use may encourage new users to forget about website se It is important to choose extremely difficult or random passwords for the administrators and for the database. This guards against random brute-force attacks. Using tools such as [Jetpack](https://jetpack.com/) and an [SSL certificate](https://www.verisign.com/en_US/website-presence/website-optimization/ssl-certificates/index.xhtml) increases your protection against unwanted attacks. + +## Get Started With Wordpress +This guide will cover how to setup a basic Wordpress website. If anything is +missing I will go back and add more content. + +### Domain +So, you need a domain because you want people to be able to browse your website! Get it from one of the providers, just make sure they +are reputable enough. + +### Hosting +You will also need a place to make sure your website is alive and comfy. +I suggest you not to pick the same company as your domain and hosting +provider. + +### Wordpress +You will need Wordpress software to "power" your website. You can get it from: https://http://wordpress.org/download/ + +### DNS +So, now it is time to link your domain and server. You should be able to browse +the FAQ of the domain provider or ask them to do it for you. +Your hosting provider will give you a nameserver and you can use that DNS +server address for your domain. Go to DNS Zone editor and make sure you +follow the exact steps your domain provider requries. + +## Installing Wordpress +If you have cPanel, go on to Softaculous and select Wordpress. It will automatically install Wordpress for your domain name. +
+ +### Software Setup +Choose Protocol: http:// (I would prefer this or https://) +Choose Domain: yourdomain.com +In Directory: -Leave Here Empty- + +### Site Settings +Site Name: My Blog +Site Description: Awesome blog about cycling and sight seeing! +Enable Multisite (WPMU): -NO- + +### Admin Account +Admin Username: -Enter your desired admin username here- +Admin Passowrd: -Make sure the admin password is difficult- (https://strongpasswordgenerator.com/) + +### Choose Language +Select Language: -Pick Your Desired Language- + +###Select Plugins +Limit Login Attempts (Loginizer): -NO- + +### Advanced Options +-Default are OK- +-Click Install- +Email Installation Details To: -youremail- + +After confirming installation your will be on the WordPress Dashboard. + #### More Information -- [WordPress Codex: the online manual](https://codex.wordpress.org/) -- [WordPress Code Reference](https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/) - [WordPress Theme Directory](https://wordpress.org/themes/) - [WordPress Plugin Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) - [WordPress Github Repository](https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress) - [WordPress Support Forums](https://wordpress.org/support/) - [Download WordPress](https://wordpress.org/download/) +- [WordPress Codex: the online manual](https://codex.wordpress.org/) +- [WordPress Code Reference](https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/)