Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create a Website on WordPress

Step 1: Choose Between WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

• WordPress.com: Fully hosted, limited customization (ideal for beginners, bloggers).
• WordPress.org (Recommended): Self-hosted, full control, ideal for blogs, businesses, and monetization.

For full flexibility (like TrendSeva.com), use WordPress.org.

Step 2: Buy Domain & Web Hosting

Use hosting providers that support WordPress:

• Top Hosts: Hostinger, Bluehost, SiteGround, A2 Hosting

Steps:

Go to your chosen hosting site (e.g., hostinger. in, bluehost.in)

• Pick a WordPress hosting plan
• Register your domain name (e.g., yourname.com)
• Proceed to checkout and complete the payment

Most providers auto-install WordPress for you. If not, they offer WordPress installation from their control panel (cPanel or hPanel).

Step 3: Install WordPress (If Not Pre-Installed)

• Log in to your hosting dashboard
• Go to Website > Auto Installer > WordPress
• Fill in site name, admin username & password
• Click Install

You can now log in to your site via yourdomain.com/wp-admin.

Step 4: Choose a WordPress Theme

• Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New
• Browse or search themes (popular: Astra, OceanWP, Neve, Hello Elementor)
• Click Install > Activate

Choose a theme that’s mobile-friendly, SEO optimized, and fast-loading.

Step 5: Install Essential Plugins

Here are key plugins to get started:

• Rank Math SEO or Yoast SEO (for SEO)
• Elementor (for drag-and-drop page building)
• WPForms (contact form)
• LiteSpeed Cache (speed optimization)
• Site Kit by Google (Analytics + Search Console)
• Wordfence or iThemes Security (for security)

Install via Plugins > Add New > Search > Install > Activate

Step 6: Create Your Website Pages

Go to Pages > Add New and create:

• Home
• About Us
• Blog/News
• Contact Us
• Privacy Policy / Disclaimer / Terms

You can use Elementor to design pages visually without coding or go with alternative page builder.

Step 7: Customize Your Site

• Go to Appearance > Customize:
• Set homepage layout
• Choose fonts, colors, header/footer style
• Add menus and widgets
• Upload your logo & site icon

Step 8: Write and Publish Blog Posts

Go to Posts > Add New:

• Click Publish
• Add your SEO-friendly title
• Use headings (H1, H2, etc.)
• Add images, videos, and internal links
• Use the Rank Math/Yoast SEO panel to optimize content

Step 9: Set Up Google Tools

• Google Search Console: Monitor SEO and indexing
• Submit your sitemap (yourdomain.com/sitemap_index.xml if using Rank Math)
• Google Analytics: Track visitors

Step 10: Go Live & Share

• Share your website on social media, forums, and search engines.
• Update regularly with fresh content.