Website
Hey there! In this article, we’re going to show you how to make a free WordPress website in 2019. This is a step-by-step WordPress tutorial for beginners that will take you through the process of setting up your own site, step by step.
We’ll be covering everything from choosing a domain name and web hosting, to installing WordPress and customizing your site. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a fully functioning WordPress website of your own.
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Choose a Domain Name and Web Hosting
Before we jump into how to make a WordPress website, let’s first take a look at what you’ll need in order to create one. At a minimum, you’ll need two things:
A domain name – This is the address of your website (e.g., wpmudev.org). Think of it like the street address for your home – it tells people where to find you on the internet. You can buy a domain name from companies like GoDaddy or Namecheap. Typically, they cost around $10 – $15 per year.
A web host – This is where your website “lives” on the internet. Your web host stores all of your website files and makes them available to visitors around the world 24/7. You can think of it like the plot of land that your home sits on – it provides space for your house (website) to exist. SiteGround and WP Engine are two popular web hosting companies that offer plans specifically designed for WordPress websites. Prices start at around $3 – $5 per month.
You can buy your domain name and web hosting at the same time from the same company, which is what we recommend doing. That way, everything will be in one place and it’ll be easier to manage your site going forward.
For this tutorial, we’ll be using SiteGround as our web host because they offer great features specifically for WordPress websites, including pre-installed WordPress, automatic updates, enhanced security, and more (plus they have great customer support). But feel free to use whichever web host you prefer.
