If you’re planning to create a website and want to do it yourself but don’t have much experience, the best solution is to use a web hosting service that offers a one-click WordPress installer.
Register a Domain Name
The first thing you need to do is register a domain name that suits your goals. Make sure you consider the following:
- The domain name should not already be taken
- It should be short and easy to remember
- It should be related to your business or content
Choose a Web Hosting Plan
Next, you’ll need web hosting space for the website, where all the content you want to upload will be stored. Think about how much space you’ll need and choose a plan accordingly, but you can always upgrade to a different plan later. If you want to build the website yourself, choose WordPress hosting to make the process easier.
Connect Hosting and Domain
Once you have purchased your hosting service, you will need to connect your domain name to your WordPress account, which you can do from your hosting provider’s account. Once connected, a pop-up window with the WordPress admin login interface will appear. Simply enter a username and password, which you will use to access your WordPress interface later. In just a few minutes, the process will be complete, and you’ll have a ready-to-use WordPress site to start building your website.
It’s also helpful to know that you don’t need to log in to your Rackhost account to access the WordPress admin interface. You can login directly at www.givendomain.uk/wp-login.php, which will also be available in your Rackhost account under the WP Admin column after installation.
Now, the sky’s the limit for which templates and plugins you choose to customise your website according to your own tastes and goals. We wish you the best of luck!