{"id":24104,"date":"2022-02-02T14:20:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T14:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/how-to-create-a-simple-wordpress-website\/"},"modified":"2023-03-07T09:03:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T09:03:36","slug":"how-to-create-a-simple-wordpress-website","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-create-a-simple-wordpress-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a Simple WordPress website"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Step 1: Find a WordPress Theme<\/h3>\n

You may be tempted to start combing through the various settings and pages in the WordPress menu, but hold on that for now. The first thing you need to do here is to find a theme for your site.<\/p>\n

A WordPress theme is a pre-designed and pre-coded interface template for WordPress. Basically, it saves you the trouble (and money) of having to design your own website from-scratch or to pay someone else to do it for you.<\/p>\n

When you log into WordPress for the first time, WordPress will automatically assign their latest theme to your site.<\/p>\n

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The WordPress.org free theme directory contains thousands of free themes for WordPress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with using this theme, especially since it\u2019s built by WordPress developers. However, it\u2019s a very basic theme and one that\u2019s not likely going to be useful if you want to do anything more than blog or create a simple site for a local business.<\/p>\n

\"Twenty
The Twenty Seventeen theme for WordPress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you want to use a WordPress theme that works better for your niche, don\u2019t be afraid to look around and to find the best and most trustworthy WordPress theme<\/a> for your purposes.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that every theme requires some configuration. Also, not every theme works the same way. Some utilize a basic text editor (which looks similar to the blank page in Microsoft Word) while others use a page builder or visual editor. So, switching from one theme to another will force you to do a little rework if or when you make a switch. If you want to spare yourself the possible hassle, then don\u2019t move on to the next steps until you\u2019ve found the perfect WordPress theme for your site.<\/p>\n

Step 2 : Install Your WordPress Theme<\/h3>\n

When you find that perfect WordPress theme, it\u2019s time install it in WordPress.<\/p>\n

Free WordPress Themes<\/b>
If you\u2019re using a free theme from the WordPress repository<\/a>, here is what you need to do:<\/p>\n

Inside WordPress, go to the Appearance tab and click on \u201cThemes\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"WordPress
Go to Appearance \u2013 Themes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the top of the page, click on \u201cAdd New\u201d. This will take you to the WordPress repository from within WordPress. Use this option so you don\u2019t have to do any manual installation.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re in the repository, do a search for the WordPress theme you want to use. Hover over it, and click the \u201cInstall\u201d button.<\/p>\n

\"WordPress
Select a theme and click Install.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When it\u2019s done installing, you then have to activate it in order to publish it to your WordPress site. Click on \u201cActivate\u201d (in the same spot where the \u201cInstall\u201d button was) and wait for it to take you back into the main WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n

Premium WordPress Themes<\/b>
If you\u2019ve decided to purchase a premium WordPress theme, the process will differ as third-party theme developers and marketplaces don\u2019t sync directly to WordPress. Here is what you need to do:<\/p>\n

Go to your WordPress theme\u2019s page and purchase the file. Once you\u2019ve done this, you\u2019ll be taken to a screen where you can download the theme file. It will look something like this:<\/p>\n

\"Premium
You can find many premium WordPress themes on popular theme marketplaces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If there is an option for it, download the \u201cInstallable WordPress Files Only\u201d. This will give you a zipped folder you can then upload directly into WordPress.<\/p>\n

To do this, go back into WordPress, find the Appearance tab, and go to \u201cThemes\u201d. Click on \u201cAdd New\u201d at the top. Only, this time, you\u2019ll select the \u201cUpload Theme\u201d option.<\/p>\n

\"WordPress
Click the Upload Theme button.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Select the zip file from your computer and click Install Now. With your new theme uploaded into WordPress, you can now activate and publish it to the site.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Configure Your WordPress Theme<\/h3>\n

Upon activation, you\u2019ll want to spend some time configuring your theme. You can do this under the Appearance tab and then click \u201cCustomize\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"WordPress
Click on Customize to open the WordPress theme customizer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ultimately, it\u2019s up to you to decide how much or little of your theme you want to customize. However, you should at least take some time now to go through each of the modules and acquaint yourself with what you have the power to change.<\/p>\n

\"WordPress
WordPress Theme Customizer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Site Identity is an important one to fill in, so make sure you look at that first.<\/p>\n

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