Leading Entreprenur's Website Build Guide (WordPress)
There are endless uses for a website to an entrepreneur not matter what you require to use your website for,your website must be responsive ,user friendly and easy to navigate.
There are endless beautiful websites all over web and The one which are shown above are examples depending in your niche as Entreprenur .
Creating Your Website
Depending on Your skills the task can be taken in multiple different ways. You can build up one using HTML,CSS and JavaScript or building one using PHP or any other programming language or you can just Build one using a website builder or you can use a CMS .
This article is About using a CMS called Wordpress and you don't need to know anything about coding .But as Entrepreneurs you must stay equipped with a bit knowledge of web development, it is always helpful when building any website or managing or maintaining it .
Websites like w3schools.com offer free and paid web development education.
ADVANTAGES OF WORDPRESS
Very User friendly
Word press is simple and user friendly , perfect for any site , from the most powerful to the least even social networks, Adding Content is so easy Just like creating an word document.
WordPress is like windows for the Web ,you can expand your site functionality with free or plugins to handle just about any site you can imagine,from amazing small business pages to social networking sites. With plugins you'll be able to add pop-ups,contact forms,shopping carts , Affiliate marketing and so on....
It's Completely Free
WordPress doesn't cost you anything to use it and it is absolutely free,but you will need web hosting. There's a huge community supporting WordPress's development by designING themes, plugins and making sure the CMS stays up to date .With so many people using the platform, it is easy to find QUICK help when you need it.
In addition, WordPress has lots of free resources both available on Youtube and in various support forums (You can learn more about WordPress on www.wordpress.org).
WordPress Websites Are Responsive
The website you build will instantly be responsive, looking great on every mobile device, smartphone or tablet . No need to hustle around with codes to make it responsive .
Building A WordPress Website
Choosing Domain Name and Hosting
The first thing to do to start building a website is to get a Domain name and Hosting. A domain name Is a web address. e.g www.google.com .A domain is made up of the name of the website(In www.google.com, google is the name of the site ) and an extension e.g .com ,.net ,.org , ............. Domain names are bought at sites like namecheap.com ,bluehost.com ,Go daddy . etc or any other web hosting provider
Hosting
Hosting is a service that connects your site to the internet, hosting allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server owned or leased for use by clients, as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. Hosting is where your site's files are stored and where your CMS is going to be installed.
WordPress platform itself is absolutely free, but a domain name and hosting will cost you money,on a average domain name per year cost $3-18 per year, Basic hosting can be bought from as low as $1.99 per month. There are many Hosting and Domain companies available like HostUpon, BlueHost, Hostgator, Cloudways, FastWebHost, Web hostingPad and so on ...., You can choose any service provider which suits your needs and gives you value for your money. e.g www.hostupon.com gives you a free domain for life ,free SSL certificate( which is important for security reasons) and unlimited storage and bandwidth, 99.999% uptime and 365/24/7 technical support, all this for only $2.95 . You can choose the Above listed Hosting providers for they are well established companies that are appropriate for beginners and For Professionals as well
Choosing Right Domain
Choosing a domain name is similar to choosing a company name - it requires a lot of thought and consideration. Your domain name is your identity on the web; you want to make sure you choose a name that not only fits your business, but is also easy to find and promote and also being SEO friendly
Make It Simple and Easy
Finding a domain name that's easy to type and simple is critical to online success.If you're making a website for your business, your domain name should match your company name, For example if you are a tyre replacement company you can choose Tyrerepair.com or tyrereplacement.com, If you're planning to set up a website for yourself, then YourName.com or if you’re a well established company , yourcompanyname.com can be a great option.
Make It Memorable & Catchy
There are millions of registered domain names, so having a domain that's catchy and memorable is essential.Try using keywords that describe your business and the services you offer
Appropriate Extension
Extensions are suffixes, such as .com or .net, at the end of web addresses. These can have specific uses, so make sure to choose one that works for your business. The .com domain extension is far and away the most popular then .org
If you bought a domain from any domain seller who is not your host you can update your nameservers to match those of your web hosting provider. It's very easy, just read your host's FAQ or Contact the Customer Support.
SETTING UP A WORDPRESS SITE
After you've bought your domain name and set up your hosting, it's time to get your website up and running. The first thing you'll need to do is the installation of WordPress on your domain
Installing wordpress
There are two possible ways to install WordPress but here we are going to focus on one-click installation
One-Click Installation
Almost every reliable and well-established hosting company has integrated 1-click installation for WordPress, which makes getting going very easy.
If you signed up with Bluehost or Hostgator or HostUpon or any of the above mentioned hosting companies , you should find your '1-click installation' in your account control panel.
Here are the steps you should follow (should be similar/same on all the major web hosting companies):
Log in to your hosting account.
Go to your control panel.
Look for the "WordPress" icon.
Choose the domain where you want to install your website.
Click the "Install Now" button and you should get access to your NEW WordPress website.
Bluehost Control Panel Page.
CHOOSING THEME FOR THE SITE
After successfull installation of WordPress to your domain, you'll see a very basic clean site.
default wordpress
To change the default basic design of the site to a professionally designed site, we need the a theme - a design template that tells WordPress how your website should look. In wordpress there are thousands of awesome, professionally designed themes you can choose from and customize for a site by yourself.
How to find the theme you like
1. Log into your WordPress dashboard
To log into the wordpress dashboard type in: http://yoursite.com/wp-admin (replace 'yoursite' with your domain).
This is what the WordPress dashboard looks like
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2. Accessing Free Theme
Once you're in the dashboard, you've got access to over 1500 free themes! Just look along the side bar for 'Appearance' and then click 'Themes'. Installing a theme is very easy and self-explanatory.
This is Wordpress Theme Page
default wordpress
You can search for specific keywords and/or use filters to find themes that suit your style. Finding the perfect theme can take a while, but it's worth it.You should also look for themes that are 'responsive', as this means they will look good on any mobile device. If you want something more professional or elegant than what you find here, there's a HUGE library of paid professional themes to pick from at varying costs.
3.Installing New Theme
After you have found a theme you like, installing it is as simple as clicking 'Install' followed by 'Activate',Changing themes won't delete your previous posts, pages and content. You can change themes as often as you want without having to worry about losing what you've created.
Adding Contents and New Pages
With your theme installed, you're ready to start creating content.
Adding and Editing Pages
Want to add a Home page, or an About Me page
1. Look along the sidebar in the WordPress Dashboard for Pages -> Add New.
2. Once you've clicked, you'll find a screen that looks a lot like what you've maybe seen in Microsoft Word. Add text, images and more to build the page you want, then save it when you're done.
Adding Pages to Menus
To add your new page to the navigation bar Menu
1. After creating the page, Save any changes you've made to the page by clicking Update
2. Click Appearance -> Menus in the sidebar of the WordPress Dashboard
3. Find the page you created and add it to the list by clicking the checkbox next to it and then 'Add to Menu'.
Adding and Editing Posts
If you have a blog on your website, Posts will be where you turn to next. You can use different categories to group similar posts, If you want to add a blog to your website, you can use different categories and posts. Let's say you want to create a category named 'Blog'. To do so, simply add it to your menu and start making posts.
Customization
These are the various customization you can do in your Wordpress site
Changing Site Title & Tagline
The Page titles explain to searchers what your website is about, and they're also a big part of how search engines determine your rankings, so you want to be sure they've got the keywords you want to target the users. You should use a unique title on every page of your site.
Taglines are added at the end of titles across every page.
In order to change the title and tagline on your website, go to 'Settings -> General' and fill the desired title and tagline in the form
default wordpress
Setting Up Static Front Page
A static page is a page that doesn't change. Unlike a blog, where the first new article will show up at the top every time, a 'static' page will show the same content every time someone visits the site.
1. Go to 'Settings -> Reading', Choose a static page that you have created. Front Page' denotes your home page, 'Posts page' is the front page of your blog .
2.If you don't choose a static page on your own, WordPress will take your latest posts and start showing them on your homepage.
default wordpress
Editing sidebar
Most WordPress themes have a sidebar on the right side in some cases it's on the left, If you want to get rid of the sidebar or edit out items you do not need like Categories, Meta and Archives, which are usually pointless, here is the procedure
1. Go to 'Appearance -> Widgets' in the WordPress Dashboard.
2. From the widgets menu, you can use drag n drop to add different boxes to your sidebar, or remove the items you don't want.
Wordpress Plugin
What is Plugin ?
Plugins are extensions that are built to expand WordPress capabilities, adding features and functions to your site that don't come built-in. They're shortcuts to getting your site to do what you want to, without having to build the feature from scratch or do any coding.
You can use plugins to do everything from adding photo galleries and submission forms to optimizing your website and creating an online store.
How to Install Plugin
‘Default WordPress Plugin installation page'
To install plugins, go to 'Plugins -> Add New' and simply start searching, there are over 25,000 different FREE plugins, so you've got a LOT to choose from.
Installation is easy once you find a plugin you like, just click "Install" and "Activate it".
This covers all about how to build Fully Functional Wordpress Site as an Legendary Entrepreneur.
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