Sharon Hamilton

GVO INSTRUCTIONS:  Install a WordPress blog on your domain

An alternative to creating website design and website building, is to install a WordPress blog right on your new domain.  In a few minutes you can install it and begin posting and publishing your information.

Follow these steps to create the site:

I.  Access your Cpanel for your domain

1. Go to your webhost manager,
2. Click  ’List Accounts’,
3. Locate your domain and
4. Click on the CPanel icon to the right of the domain name
   HINT:  ”it’s blue and looks like a CP”.  This will open the control panel for your domain and will automatically login.

II. Secure the Settings.

III. Final Installation Steps.

1. Once logged in for the second time, look at the icons on your control panel.
2. Scroll to the bottom and
3. Select the Fantastico icon.
4. Click on the icon.
5. You will see a new menu on the left.
6. Locate the WordPress script.
7. Click on the WordPress link.
8. Follow the instructions to install your Word Press blog.

IV. Important!!

IMPORTANT NOTE:  You will need to create an admin username and password, PLEASE WRITE THESE DOWN.  You will need them to login to your blog once you install it.

When the installation is complete, the system will give you notice and at this time you can choose to have the installation information emailed to you.

I recommend you do this!

V.  Things to know about when setting up your Word Press blog

Ok, now that your Word Press blog is installed, you want to learn a few key points about managing the info on your blog.  With your WordPress blog, you can create “pages” (which are static) AND “posts” (which change every time you post a new article).

1. Pages vs Posts
   With an installed WordPress Blog, you have the option of posting articles just like you do on a Blogspot blog, but what I like about WordPress is I can also create pages and I can set up the system to open a page instead of a post.  The default is usually to your latest post.
2. You can have several WordPress blogs going depending on the specific categories you discuss on each.  Its a good way to interact with like-minded people AND a good way to find a target market for your internet business.
3. On my main site here, I have pages setup for “about me”, “subscribe”, and a “resources” page where you could even refer between blogs to your own posts when the subject matter is appropriate.

REMEMBER:  Pages are static: but blog posts change every time you post a new article.

VI.  Word Press Blogging Tips

ADDING WIDGETS!  You can add widgets to your blog, much like adding Gadgets on a Blogspot blog.  Here’s how:

1. Go to  your WordPress back office,
2. Click on Appearance and
3. From the Appearance menu, you will see the Widgets option.

CHANGING TEMPLATES!  You can choose from a wide range of templates – something to suit everyone’s taste.  Remember, your blog is your personal space where people will get to know you.  Here’s how:

1. From the Appearance section, choose Add New Themes and
2. Select from the many themes available.  You will be able to install the theme then activate it in just a few simple steps.  It’s also easy to change your theme if you choose to.