How to Start a Website Step by Step
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Tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials to build and run your site.
Every how-to we've written, organized from making your first website through WordPress, SSL, email, speed, security, and fixing what breaks — clear steps with screenshots, so you can follow along and get it done.
121tutorials & counting
15topics covered
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Cluster 01 · 8 tutorials
Getting Started
Start here. From zero to a live website — the whole path, explained simply.
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How to Make a Website: A Complete Beginner's Guide
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →0111 min
What You Need to Build a Website (Checklist)
Primary keyword: what you need to build a website.
How to Launch a Website Checklist
Primary keyword: website launch checklist.
How to Build a Website Without Coding
Primary keyword: build a website without coding.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?
Primary keyword: how long to build a website.
Website Builder vs. WordPress for Beginners
Primary keyword: website builder vs wordpress beginners.
How to Plan Your Website Before You Build It
Primary keyword: plan a website before building.
Cluster 02 · 8 tutorials
Installing WordPress
Every way to install WordPress, from one-click to fully manual.
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How to Install WordPress: All Methods Explained
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →0214 min
How to Install WordPress With One Click
Primary keyword: one click wordpress install.
How to Install WordPress Manually via FTP
Primary keyword: install wordpress manually.
How to Install WordPress Locally for Testing
Primary keyword: install wordpress locally.
How to Install WordPress on cPanel
Primary keyword: install wordpress on cpanel.
How to Install WordPress With Softaculous
Primary keyword: install wordpress softaculous.
How to Log In to WordPress After Installing
Primary keyword: log in to wordpress.
How to Reinstall WordPress Without Losing Content
Primary keyword: reinstall wordpress.
Cluster 03 · 8 tutorials
WordPress Setup
The essential first steps to configure WordPress right after install.
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WordPress Setup Guide: First Steps After Install
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →039 min
Essential WordPress Settings to Configure First
Primary keyword: essential wordpress settings.
How to Choose and Install a WordPress Theme
Primary keyword: install wordpress theme.
Must-Have WordPress Plugins for Beginners
Primary keyword: must have wordpress plugins.
How to Set Up WordPress Permalinks for SEO
Primary keyword: wordpress permalinks setup.
How to Install a WordPress Plugin (3 Ways)
Primary keyword: how to install a wordpress plugin.
How to Set Your WordPress Homepage
Primary keyword: set wordpress homepage.
How to Delete Default WordPress Content
Primary keyword: delete default wordpress content.
Cluster 04 · 8 tutorials
SSL & HTTPS
Getting the padlock: install free SSL and fix mixed-content warnings.
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How to Install a Free SSL Certificate
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →0410 min
How to Set Up SSL on WordPress
Primary keyword: set up ssl on wordpress.
How to Force HTTPS on Your Website
Primary keyword: force https on website.
How to Fix 'Not Secure' Warnings in Chrome
Primary keyword: fix not secure warning.
How to Install SSL With Let's Encrypt
Primary keyword: install ssl lets encrypt.
How to Renew an SSL Certificate
Primary keyword: renew ssl certificate.
How to Install SSL in cPanel
Primary keyword: install ssl in cpanel.
How to Set Up the Really Simple SSL Plugin
Primary keyword: really simple ssl plugin.
Cluster 05 · 8 tutorials
Email Setup
Set up professional email on your domain and connect it to Gmail or Outlook.
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How to Set Up a Professional Business Email
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →0510 min
How to Create an Email Address With Your Domain
Primary keyword: create email with domain.
How to Connect Domain Email to Gmail
Primary keyword: connect domain email to gmail.
How to Stop Your Emails Going to Spam (SPF/DKIM)
Primary keyword: stop emails going to spam.
How to Set Up Email in cPanel
Primary keyword: set up email in cpanel.
How to Set Up Email Forwarding
Primary keyword: set up email forwarding.
How to Set Up SPF, DKIM and DMARC Records
Primary keyword: set up spf dkim dmarc.
How to Access Webmail for Your Domain
Primary keyword: access webmail.
Cluster 06 · 9 tutorials
Speed Optimization
Caching, images, and the settings that actually move your load time.
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How to Speed Up Your Website: A Complete Guide
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →0613 min
How to Speed Up WordPress (Step by Step)
Primary keyword: speed up wordpress.
How to Set Up Caching on WordPress
Primary keyword: set up caching wordpress.
How to Optimize Images for Web
Primary keyword: optimize images for web.
How to Improve Core Web Vitals
Primary keyword: improve core web vitals.
How to Set Up a CDN on Your Website
Primary keyword: set up a cdn.
How to Minify CSS and JavaScript in WordPress
Primary keyword: minify css javascript wordpress.
How to Enable Lazy Loading in WordPress
Primary keyword: enable lazy loading wordpress.
How to Test Your Website Speed
Primary keyword: test website speed.
Cluster 07 · 8 tutorials
Backups
Back up your site the reliable way — and know how to restore it.
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How to Back Up a WordPress Site (3 Methods)
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →0710 min
How to Restore a WordPress Backup
Primary keyword: restore wordpress backup.
How to Set Up Automatic WordPress Backups
Primary keyword: automatic wordpress backups.
How to Back Up WordPress With UpdraftPlus
Primary keyword: backup wordpress updraftplus.
How to Back Up WordPress Manually
Primary keyword: backup wordpress manually.
How to Back Up Your Database in cPanel
Primary keyword: backup database cpanel.
How to Schedule WordPress Backups to Cloud Storage
Primary keyword: schedule wordpress backups cloud.
How to Clone a WordPress Site
Primary keyword: clone a wordpress site.
Cluster 08 · 8 tutorials
Security Hardening
Lock down WordPress: logins, firewalls, and the fixes attackers exploit.
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How to Secure a WordPress Website
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →0812 min
How to Protect WordPress From Brute-Force Attacks
Primary keyword: protect wordpress brute force.
How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on WordPress
Primary keyword: wordpress two factor authentication.
How to Change Your WordPress Login URL
Primary keyword: change wordpress login url.
How to Limit Login Attempts in WordPress
Primary keyword: limit login attempts wordpress.
How to Add a Firewall to WordPress
Primary keyword: add firewall to wordpress.
How to Scan WordPress for Malware
Primary keyword: scan wordpress for malware.
How to Set Up Strong Passwords for Your Site
Primary keyword: strong passwords for website.
Cluster 09 · 8 tutorials
Domain & Hosting Setup
Connect a domain to your host with nameservers or an A record, cleanly.
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How to Point a Domain to Your Hosting Account
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →0912 min
How to Add a Domain in Your Hosting Panel
Primary keyword: add domain in hosting panel.
How to Set Up an Addon Domain
Primary keyword: set up addon domain.
How to Create a Subdomain in Your Hosting
Primary keyword: create subdomain in hosting.
How to Park a Domain on Your Hosting
Primary keyword: park a domain.
How to Redirect a Domain in Your Hosting Panel
Primary keyword: redirect domain hosting panel.
How to Verify Your Domain Is Connected
Primary keyword: verify domain is connected.
How to Set Up a Temporary URL on Your Host
Primary keyword: set up temporary url.
Cluster 10 · 8 tutorials
Using the Control Panel
Using cPanel and hPanel — file manager, databases, email, and more.
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How to Use cPanel: A Beginner's Guide
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →1010 min
How to Use the File Manager in Hosting
Primary keyword: use hosting file manager.
How to Use phpMyAdmin to Manage Databases
Primary keyword: how to use phpmyadmin.
How to Create an FTP Account
Primary keyword: create an ftp account.
How to Connect to Your Site With FileZilla
Primary keyword: connect with filezilla.
How to Create a Database in cPanel
Primary keyword: create database in cpanel.
How to Use the hPanel Dashboard
Primary keyword: how to use hpanel.
How to Manage Files With SSH
Primary keyword: manage files with ssh.
Cluster 11 · 8 tutorials
Building Your First Site
Build your first real WordPress site, page by page, start to finish.
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How to Build a Website With WordPress (Tutorial)
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →119 min
How to Create Pages and Posts in WordPress
Primary keyword: create pages and posts wordpress.
How to Set Up a WordPress Menu
Primary keyword: set up wordpress menu.
How to Add a Contact Form to WordPress
Primary keyword: add contact form wordpress.
How to Customize a WordPress Theme
Primary keyword: customize wordpress theme.
How to Add Images and Media in WordPress
Primary keyword: add images media wordpress.
How to Create a Navigation Menu in WordPress
Primary keyword: create navigation menu wordpress.
How to Set Up a Sidebar and Widgets
Primary keyword: wordpress sidebar widgets.
Cluster 12 · 8 tutorials
Starting a Blog
Launch a blog the right way, from setup to your first published post.
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How to Start a Blog: Step-by-Step Guide
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →1212 min
How to Set Up a WordPress Blog
Primary keyword: set up a wordpress blog.
How to Write Your First Blog Post
Primary keyword: write your first blog post.
How to Add Categories and Tags to a Blog
Primary keyword: blog categories and tags.
How to Make Money From a Blog (Beginner's Guide)
Primary keyword: make money from a blog.
How to Set Up a Blog Homepage in WordPress
Primary keyword: blog homepage wordpress.
How to Choose a Blog Niche
Primary keyword: choose a blog niche.
How to Get Your First Blog Readers
Primary keyword: get first blog readers.
Cluster 13 · 8 tutorials
Starting an Online Store
Start an online store with WooCommerce — products, payments, shipping.
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How to Start an Online Store With WooCommerce
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →1312 min
How to Install and Set Up WooCommerce
Primary keyword: install woocommerce.
How to Add Products in WooCommerce
Primary keyword: add products woocommerce.
How to Set Up Payments in WooCommerce
Primary keyword: set up payments woocommerce.
How to Set Up Shipping in WooCommerce
Primary keyword: set up shipping woocommerce.
How to Set Up Taxes in WooCommerce
Primary keyword: set up taxes woocommerce.
How to Choose Products to Sell Online
Primary keyword: choose products to sell online.
How to Set Up an SSL Certificate for an Online Store
Primary keyword: ssl for online store.
Cluster 14 · 8 tutorials
Troubleshooting Common Errors
The common WordPress errors and exactly how to fix each one.
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Common WordPress Errors and How to Fix Them
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →1410 min
How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death
Primary keyword: wordpress white screen of death.
How to Fix 'Error Establishing a Database Connection'
Primary keyword: error establishing database connection.
How to Fix the 500 Internal Server Error
Primary keyword: 500 internal server error wordpress.
How to Increase WordPress Memory Limit
Primary keyword: increase wordpress memory limit.
How to Fix the 'Too Many Redirects' Error
Primary keyword: too many redirects wordpress.
How to Fix a 404 Error in WordPress
Primary keyword: fix 404 error wordpress.
How to Fix the WordPress Login Loop
Primary keyword: wordpress login loop.
Cluster 15 · 8 tutorials
Maintenance
Keep your site healthy: updates, backups, and routine maintenance.
Start-here tutorial
WordPress Maintenance: A Beginner's Checklist
The main walkthrough for this topic — start here, then branch into the specifics.
Read the full tutorial →1512 min
How to Safely Update WordPress, Themes & Plugins
Primary keyword: safely update wordpress.
How to Put WordPress in Maintenance Mode
Primary keyword: wordpress maintenance mode.
How to Clean Up Your WordPress Database
Primary keyword: clean up wordpress database.
How to Find and Delete Unused Plugins & Themes
Primary keyword: delete unused plugins themes.
How to Check Your Site's Health in WordPress
Primary keyword: wordpress site health.
How to Monitor Your Website Uptime
Primary keyword: monitor website uptime.
How to Audit Your Site for Broken Links
Primary keyword: audit broken links.
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