Installing WordPress

Installing WordPress
There are a number of applications you can almost instantaneously install on your web hosting account. This tutorial will take you through the process of installing a WordPress site on your web hosting account, but the process will be similar for other applications such as Drupal, phpBB, etc. Keep in mind this tutorial assumes you have already setup your domain and web hosting as outlined here.

Select WordPress from Applications in Dashboard
After you login to your web hosting account you will see the following DashBoard. If you have any software installed it will show up in the upper-righthand corner. To install Wordpress click the Wordpress icon.



Install WordPress
You will be brought to a summary screen about Wordpress. Choose the "Install" button to begin the installation.



Setting Up WordPress: Subdomains vs. Subdirectories
After that you will be given the choice of where you want to install WordPress. We recommend you setup a subdomain (see the tutorial Creating a Sudomain) or subdirectory (an option within the install) so that your main domain can remain free for a re-direct, splash page, a resume, etc. In the end, however, this is up to you---it's your space after all.


 * If you are installing into a subdirectory add it in the Directory field provided after the domain---it will be automatically created for you.


 * If you already have set up a subdomain you should be able to select it from the drop-down menu of domains. If you want to create a subdomain (which we highly recommend) see this tutorial Creating a Subdomain here.


 * If you are installing WordPress in your main directory, leave the field after the domain blank.



Details for WordPress Instance
You have the option of having the system update the software for you. We highly recommend you choose "Create a backup and update to any new versions" so that your software is always up to date.



You will also set up a username, password, and a title for the site. For Multisite click "No, do not enable." and click "Install" at the bottom of the screen to begin.



Install and Startup
The system will now install and once it is complete it will give you both the URL of your website as well as a link to the administration interface. Note: if you recently registered your domain it can take 24-48 hours to propagate. ''Proverb: patience is a virtue.