Ok, if you have a C - panel, log in and it's not that hard! Find Fantastico (Blue Smiley face) usually towards the bottom of the panel. Fantastico is great. It will auto install a number of programs including wordpress. Click on the Fantastico button. -------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- This is the next image you should see. Now look to the left and click on "WordPress" -------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------- This is the Wordpress Installation Screen. Click on "New Installation" ----------------------------------------------------------
The name of your domain should appear. If you want to install as part of an existing web page, then set up a directory such as /blog or /monterey_real_estate_blog . (It will say the directory doesn't exist and will create it)
If your blog is going to be your web page then leave this blank.
The next box is admin access. I usually just use the same username I use to log into my C panel and also the same password. Use any admin nickname you like.
Change the default email and enter what ever email you currently use.
"Site Name: This is the site name that will appear at the top of your blog.
Then click "install Word Press"
I installed in the main directory.
Now click "Finish Installation"
You should get a screen similar to this one. (My password is blacked out - go do your own to play with! :) You should also enter an email address in the the lower screen.
The classic version of Wordpress has a log-in link. But this will disappear when you change templates. Your log in is always: http://www.yourdomainname.com/wp-admin/
Log in and experiment. I call it "stumble and fumble" and it's one of the best ways to learn! Click everywhere and on everything. It's hard to "break it". If you mess it up, then just uninstall and reinstall again. I've done that one myself.
This is very well done. I wish I had your information when I first starting doing blogs.....first time bloggers take note, this is exactly how it's done............. I applaud you!
Hi Karen; It really is straightforward! I love the Fantastico panel as you don't need to be a programer.
Nice to have you stop by Mike. Hope your team won. Though guess that's not really the point is it. :)
Hi Ellie; It just seems a bit more complex as I illustrate each small step. Some people get confused by some of the messages when they install something.
Thank you sooooooo much, Eileen! I need to know how to install my own blog but haven't been able to figure it out based on the technical support technical instructions NOT for regular people! This tutorial is absolutely the best! Thanks again!
Hi Chris & Karen; I love my wordpress blogs! I have multiple pages and am converting them to wordpress - just trying not to have them look like a "blog". :)
Hi Renae; Glad to have been of help. Yes, tech instructions can be pretty awful. I am also going to show how to add a simple plug in that really helps with Search Engine optimization!!
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Eileen,
This is a great step by step post showing you how to install wordpress. Great for people just getting started. Thanks for sharing!