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I have built my agency by launching and maintaining WordPress websites
Here is a thread with
most common WordPress questions answered
Here is a thread with
most common WordPress questions answered
Is WordPress free?
WordPress is an open-source project. It's free to download, modify, and use. You will need a hosting account to launch your own WordPress site.
WordPress .com is different. It's a paid subscription-based product for blogging and building websites (like Wix)
WordPress is an open-source project. It's free to download, modify, and use. You will need a hosting account to launch your own WordPress site.
WordPress .com is different. It's a paid subscription-based product for blogging and building websites (like Wix)
Do I need to know PHP to work with WordPress?
Not unless you are planning to create your own themes and plugins. PHP is also useful for troubleshooting WordPress.
You won't need it in order to create and launch websites however.
Not unless you are planning to create your own themes and plugins. PHP is also useful for troubleshooting WordPress.
You won't need it in order to create and launch websites however.
How do I install WordPress?
Most hosting companies have a 1-click type installation process for launching WordPress websites. If they don't the process is a bit more complex.
As a new WordPress user, I recommend picking a hosting company that offers easy WordPress installation.
Most hosting companies have a 1-click type installation process for launching WordPress websites. If they don't the process is a bit more complex.
As a new WordPress user, I recommend picking a hosting company that offers easy WordPress installation.
Can I install WordPress locally?
Yes you can. You will need to set up a MAMP, WAMP, or LAMP environment (a bit more advanced).
One of the easiest options is to install a desktop application like Local WordPress (localwp .com)
Yes you can. You will need to set up a MAMP, WAMP, or LAMP environment (a bit more advanced).
One of the easiest options is to install a desktop application like Local WordPress (localwp .com)
Do I need a theme for WordPress to work?
Yes, every WordPress website needs a theme in order to run.
WordPress comes with vanilla themes installed, or you can download free or paid themes.
Yes, every WordPress website needs a theme in order to run.
WordPress comes with vanilla themes installed, or you can download free or paid themes.
Which WordPress theme do you recommend?
I recommend a fast theme. Some of my favorite themes include GeneratePress, Hello Elementor, Astra, and OceanWP depending on the project.
A quick and efficient theme will make or break your website performance.
I recommend a fast theme. Some of my favorite themes include GeneratePress, Hello Elementor, Astra, and OceanWP depending on the project.
A quick and efficient theme will make or break your website performance.
Can I make my own theme?
Yes you can, but this is a more advanced topic. I don't recommend this option to beginners.
Yes you can, but this is a more advanced topic. I don't recommend this option to beginners.
How do I customize a theme / WordPress website?
The easiest way is to use a theme with a lot of customization options, or using a web builder such as Elementor, or Generate Blocks.
You can also customize a theme by using code (since you have access to the source code).
The easiest way is to use a theme with a lot of customization options, or using a web builder such as Elementor, or Generate Blocks.
You can also customize a theme by using code (since you have access to the source code).
How do I sell products using WordPress?
There are a few ways to accomplish this but the easiest way is to use WooCommerce.
Install WooCommerce and configure to start selling products instantly.
Picking a great theme for WooCommerce is key (GeneratePress or OceanWP)
There are a few ways to accomplish this but the easiest way is to use WooCommerce.
Install WooCommerce and configure to start selling products instantly.
Picking a great theme for WooCommerce is key (GeneratePress or OceanWP)
Should I avoid installing plugins?
There are good and bad plugins so do plenty of research.
I love good-quality plugins.
Generally, you should avoid installing too many plugins, but they are very powerful and can speed up your workflow significantly.
There are good and bad plugins so do plenty of research.
I love good-quality plugins.
Generally, you should avoid installing too many plugins, but they are very powerful and can speed up your workflow significantly.
If you have any other questions, you know where to find me!
Good luck
Good luck
