Chapter 8: Hosting
Hosting: Once you have registered a domain, the next thing you will need to
do is to choose a website to host your site, along with all of the traffic that
you will be bringing in. While there are plenty of different hosting options
out there when you are first getting started you don’t need to worry about
anything too elaborate.
To set up hosting, all you need to do is to follow the onscreen instructions
and then enter your domain name when prompted. You will then be given a
password and username that you are going to want to keep on hand for the
next step.
Getting started with WordPress: Many hosting companies provide the ability
to install WordPress directly from their site with just a few clicks of the
mouse. In order to get started, you will first need to log into the control panel
(cPanel) using the username and password that you were provided in the last
step. Once you have logged in you will want to find the page titled Software
and Services before finding the option for WordPress and providing the
requested information. Once you follow the onscreen prompts you will be
provided with another username and password which will allow you to enter
your WordPress site directly.
Tell the server where to look: After your new website is actually up and
running, the only thing left to do is ensure that your domain name actually
points where it needs to be. In order to ensure your domain point in the right
direction, you are going to want to go back into the cPanel screen and find
the option for nameserver details. You will know that you have found the
right details if the information provided ends in the domain of the company
that is hosting your site. You will want to write down this information before
vising the domain site and entering it under the details for nameserver there.
Login: Once your nameserver is pointed to the right place, you are finally
ready to access your site and personalize it in a way that suites your niche the
best. To get to the backend of your site, all you need to do is type in the URL
before appending it with/wp-admin. When prompted, enter your username
and password and it is off to the races.
