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OverviewWhat if you could choose, buy a domain name, then host your own website for literally pocket change. It's not a dream, but something you can manage by yourself. You don't need coding skills. Just follow the steps outlined in this book and you'll be online in no time.Building a website might seem an intimidating task for many, but the truth is there are plenty of free tutorials and guides that can help you build a website from scratch in no time, even if you don't have previous experience with programming.If you're already a typical Internet user, the chance is you already know how to do many of the things outlined in this book. All I'm trying to do is piece all things together in an easy to follow step-by-step guide so you can focus on getting to the finish line, which is hitting that Publish button of your first post.This book will cover all the basics, advice about picking your first domain name, choosing the right hosting provider and then starting your first website using WordPress, the go-to free open source software for creating blogs and websites in a matter of minutes. It's one of the rare instances when free doesn't mean of questionable value .In this book, I'll teach you step-by-step how to build a website from scratch using WordPress. You'll learn about topics like: - What a domain name is, how you choose the right one and how you register a new domain- Why choose to build your own website instead of using free website services- What to look for when buying hosting for your new domain- How to link a particular domain name to a hosting server- How to set up your first email address- The two flavors of WordPress- How to install WordPress on your hosting account - automatic and manual version tutorials included- Securing your website with HTTPS- First steps to do after you've installed WordPress- Troubleshooting a theme or plugin that kills your website- Researching topics for articles- Promoting and making money with your websiteI've picked WordPress because I've been using it to build and manage my friends' blogs, clients' and my own websites since 2006.I'll keep recommending WordPress because it's very easy to use and yet powerful enough to do what you set your mind to by using any of the free or paid plugins and themes developed by an active international community of WordPress enthusiasts. Over 100 million websites are using WordPress. They can't all be wrong, right?And did I say you don't need coding skills to build your own website? I've said it and you may hear it a couple of times more from me because that's an important part of the reason I've started writing this book.Most people assume you need some sort of programming knowledge to build a website, but the reality is there are plenty of free tools you can use to go online with just a few easy clicks. If you've used a computer or smartphone before you'll have no problems understanding what I'll be showing you in this book.If you decide you need a website there's nothing really stopping you from starting without needing extra help. Read on and you'll see how easy it is to publish your first post on your own website. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ionuț-Alexandru PopaPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781792143090ISBN 10: 1792143095 Pages: 98 Publication Date: 11 November 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |