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How do I create a free WordPress website?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 11:46 pm

Creating a WordPress website can be done for free using some simple steps. First, you need to create a new account on WordPress.org. Once you have an account, you will need to create a new website. To do this, click on the ‘Create a new website’ button on the homepage. You will be taken to a page where you can enter the details of your new website.

On the ‘General’ tab, you will need to provide a name for your website, a description, and a website address. You will also need to choose a domain name or hostname for your website. Finally, you will need to provide your login information for your WordPress.org account. Once you have completed the steps on the ‘General’ tab, click on the ‘Create’ button to create your new website.

Once your website has been created, you will need to install the WordPress software on your web server. To do this, click on the ‘Install WordPress’ button on the homepage of your website. This will take you to a page where you can enter the details of the WordPress installation.

You will need to choose a WordPress installation directory, and provide the details of the WordPress account that you used to create your website. Once you have completed the installation steps, click on the ‘Activate’ button to activate your new WordPress website.

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Finally, you will need to configure your website. To do this, click on the ‘Settings’ button on the homepage of your website. This will take you to a page where you can configure your website settings. You will need to provide your login information for your WordPress.

org account, and select your language and locale. You will also need to select your blog theme, and select the plugins that you want to use on your website. Once you have completed the settings on the ‘Settings’ page, click on the ‘Save changes’ button to save your changes.

Now you are ready to launch your new WordPress website. To do this, click on the ‘Home’ button on the homepage of your website, and then click on the ‘Launch website’ button. This will take you to a page where you can enter the details of your new website.

You will need to provide your login information for your WordPress.org account, and click on the ‘Launch website’ button to launch your new website.

Congratulations, you have now created your own free WordPress website!.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.