How to Build a Site With Wordpress

1. Install the WordPress software. The software does not need to be downloaded, as it is made available by the hosting company on the server. For most hosts that support WordPress, the installation utilizes a program called Fantastico De Luxe, accessible from the web host's control panel. In Fantastico, select WordPress and then click 'New Installation.'
2. Configure the WordPress settings. The main settings are the site's information itself, like site name, contact information and time zone. You can also configure post-related settings, including how many posts to display on the front page, along with author profile information.

3. Select the WordPress theme to use for the site's design. The theme is the design template uses to create the look and feel of the site. WordPress includes many built-in themes, which you can download directly from the Themes menu in the WordPress administration area. Popular themes for WordPress include TwentyTen and Mystique. All themes are available for preview on the official WordPress site.
4. Add any desired plug-ins to WordPress from the Plug-Ins menu in the administration area. WordPress has thousands of free plug-ins to extend the software's functionality. These range from allowing users to follow the blog with an RSS reader to controlling spam in the blog's comments section. Installing the plug-ins is a simple point-and-click process from the Plug-Ins menu.
5. Create the first blog post. Click the New Post button located at the top of the administration page to write the first blog post. Clicking 'Publish' when finished will send the new post to the front page, and make it available publicly.