Start Here: The Beginner’s Guide to Building a WordPress Website
So you want to build a website — but you’re not sure where to start?
You’re in the right place.
This page will walk you through the exact steps to go from no idea to a live website, even if you’re not tech-savvy.
You don’t need to hire a developer, learn code, or waste money. Just follow the steps below.
Step 1: Choose Your Domain Name
Your domain name is your website address (like mycoolidea.com).
Keep it short, simple, and easy to remember.
Step 2: Get Website Hosting
Hosting is where your website “lives” online.
I recommend Namecheap Hosting or Bluehost — both are beginner-friendly and affordable.
- Free SSL
- 1-click WordPress install
- 24/7 support
Step 3: Install WordPress
Most good hosting companies have a 1-click WordPress installer.
Just log into your hosting dashboard and install WordPress to your domain. Done.
👉 Need help? My video tutorial is coming soon.
Step 4: Pick a Theme (The Look of Your Site)
I recommend starting with GeneratePress — it’s fast, clean, and free.
Other great starter themes:
- Kadence
- Astra
Step 5: Add These Pages First
Don’t overthink your content at the beginning. Just create these pages:
- Home
- About
- Contact
- Blog (optional)
👉 Page templates coming soon!
Step 6: Install These Free Plugins
| RankMath SEO | Helps Google find your site |
| WPForms Lite | Lets people contact you |
| UpdraftPlus | Free backups |
| WP Fastest Cache | Speeds up your site |
Step 7: Go Live!
You’ve chosen a domain, installed WordPress, picked a theme, and created your core pages.
That’s it — you’re online.
✅ Want to double-check everything?
Download the Free “5-Minute Website Starter Checklist”Final Encouragement
Starting a website can feel overwhelming. But if you’ve read this far — you’re already ahead of 90% of people.
Keep things simple. Keep moving forward. You got this 💪