How to Make a Website with WordPress – 10 Tips

 

When I first tried to make a website, I thought I would have to become a coding expert. But when I learned about WordPress, everything seemed so simple that I thought, “I can do this myself!”

If you are also wondering how to make a website with WordPress, then this guide is just for you.

🌐 Step 1: Choose a Domain Name

First of all, you have to think of the name of your website – which we call domain name. Example: www.apkiname.com

Tip:

• Should be short and memorable
• Prefer .com extension
• Should be related to brand or niche

I think if you are starting blogging or business, then first write down 10 domain ideas and choose the best one.

💰 Step 2: Take Hosting Service

Hosting is where your website's data is stored. WordPress works only when you have hosting.

Popular Hosti ng Providers:

• Hostinger
• Bluehost
• SiteGround

Think if you take slow hosting then your website will also run slow - hence it is important to take reliable hosting.

⚙️ Step 3: Install WordPress

When you open the hosting panel (like cPanel), you will find the option of “1-Click WordPress Install”.

Just click on it, set the website name, username and password – WordPress will be installed!

I remember I was confused the first time but everything was set in 3 minutes.

🎨 Step 4: Selecting the theme

The fun of WordPress is that you can change the design of your site without coding.

Best Free Themes for Beginners:

• Astra
• OceanWP
• Neve

To install and activate new themes, navigate to the "Appearance > Themes" section.

📦 Step 5: Install Necessary Plugins

Plugins are small tools that add extra features to the website. Like:

Plugin	Work
Yoast SEO	improve Google ranking
Elementor	Drag & Drop design
WPForms	make Contact form
UpdraftPlus	Backup & security

Tip: Install only necessary plugins — too much can slow down the site.

🖋️ Step 6: Create Pages

Every website should have some basic pages:

• Home – Introduction
• About – About you
• Contact – Form + details
• Blog/Services – Whatever you are offering

You can build these pages by clicking on "Pages > Add New" in the WordPress dashboard.

✏️ Step 7: Setting Menus

When the pages are created, they have to be shown in the navigation menu on the top of the website.

• Go to Appearance > Menus and add pages.
• Set order
• Save menu

Think if the user has difficulty browsing the website, he will not come back - so the menus should be simple and clean.

📢 Step 8: Writing a blog post (Optional)

If you want to start blogging then go to “Posts > Add New” and write a new article.

Tips:

Use heading tags correctly

Paragraphs should be short and readable

Add internal and external links

I think if you do regular blogging then Google ranking improves fast.

🔒 Step 9: Security and Backup

After constructing a website, it is also vital to defend it:

• Enable SSL Certificate (available free with hosting)
• Install Backup plugin (Updraft Plus)
• Use strong username/password

Bonus Tip: Make sure to enable 2FA (two-factor authentication).

📈 Step 10: SEO and Speed Optimization

To rank a website on Google, SEO must be done:

• Install Yoast SEO plugin
• Compress image size
• Use Caching plugin (like W3 Total Cache)

You will notice that SEO and fast loading site increase traffic.

💡 Real-Life Example:

One of my friends made a WordPress website for his bakery business in just 5 days. He used Astra theme, designed it with Elementor and installed PayPal plugin and started taking orders online.

Imagine if you have your own business or blog, where you are in control - how much freedom and earning opportunity you get!

📌 Last thing - You too can make a website!

If you are still wondering how to make a website with WordPress, then now everything must be clear. This process is absolutely beginner-friendly and no coding knowledge is required.

I also followed these steps — and trust me, you can do it too. Buy domain and hosting today and create your first WordPress site.

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🎙 FAQs – How to Make a Website with WordPress

Q1: Is WordPress absolutely free?

Yes, WordPress software is free but you have to buy domain and hosting.

Q2: How long does it take to create a website?

If everything is ready, a basic site can be ready in 1-2 hours.

Q3: Can WordPress be used without coding knowledge?

Absolutely! WordPress is made for beginners – everything is drag and drop.

Q4: Which is the best theme?

Astra is fast and easy for beginners There is a customizable theme.

Q5: Is WordPress SEO friendly?

Yes, plugins like Yoast SEO make it fully optimized.

Q6: What to do to prevent your website from getting hacked?

Use a strong password, backup plugin, and SSL certificate.

Q7: Can WordPress be used from mobile as well?

Yes, WordPress app is available for both Android and iOS.