Overview
WordPress is one of the most popular ways to build a business website. On Server Joe’s hosting, you can install WordPress through cPanel and start building quickly.
What You Need Before Installing
- An active hosting account
- A domain connected to the hosting service
- The correct website folder selected during installation
General Installation Process
- Log in to cPanel
- Open the WordPress installer available in your hosting tools
- Choose the domain and installation path
- Set your site name, admin login, and password
- Complete the install and log in to WordPress
After Installation
- Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins
- Set up SSL so the website uses HTTPS
- Install only the plugins you actually need
- Back up the website before major changes
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