I need help setting up wordpress

3000 · 01-27-2011, 10:07 PM

Okay so far this is what I have done...

I bought my domain (godaddy)

I got my host (host gator)

I downloaded WP... Now what??

How do I put WP on Host Gator to start building my site??

gottahave · 01-27-2011, 10:22 PM

There is a lot of free information on setting up Wordpress, either videos or ebooks. Google for the information.

Since you're hosting with Hostgator, login to your website's CPanel,go to Fantastico and install Wordpress.If its not the latest version of Wordpress when you first login to the Wordpress control panel you can automatically update to the latest version.

However, there are some things you have to think about first ie what style of blog - a 1column, 2column or 3column blog. Once you decided upon that, you need to start looking for a theme. There are literally thousands of free themes available and it will probably take time deciding upon one. Once you have a theme you then have to personalize it with your own header graphic, sometimes a footer graphic and possible change some of the colors used. You install the theme from within the Wordpress control panel tab "appearance".

That will get you started.

3000 · 01-27-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gottahave

There is a lot of free information on setting up Wordpress, either videos or ebooks. Google for the information.

Since you're hosting with Hostgator, login to your website's CPanel,go to Fantastico and install Wordpress.If its not the latest version of Wordpress when you first login to the Wordpress control panel you can automatically update to the latest version.

However, there are some things you have to think about first ie what style of blog - a 1column, 2column or 3column blog. Once you decided upon that, you need to start looking for a theme. There are literally thousands of free themes available and it will probably take time deciding upon one. Once you have a theme you then have to personalize it with your own header graphic, sometimes a footer graphic and possible change some of the colors used. You install the theme from within the Wordpress control panel tab "appearance".

That will get you started.

Thank You on the great response I'm Youtubing the process right now. Thank You again!!

yukon · 01-27-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3000

Okay so far this is what I have done...

I bought my domain (godaddy)

I got my host (host gator)

I downloaded WP... Now what??

How do I put WP on Host Gator to start building my site??

Easy Fantastico Wordpress setup on Hostgator.

More hostgator videos.

3000 · 01-27-2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yukon

Easy Fantastico Wordpress setup on Hostgator.

More hostgator videos.

Okay I went through all the set up steps but when I click on "visit site" on fantastico, wordpress doesn't come up.

Does godaddy have a restriction on when I can actually use my new domain or something?

yukon · 01-27-2011, 10:54 PM

Did you setup yor nameservers?

Point the domain from godaddy to hostgator servers.

3000 · 01-27-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yukon

Did you setup yor nameservers?

Point the domain from godaddy to hostgator servers.

I guess so when I was setting up host gator it asked me if I wanted to purchase a domain from them or if I had an existing one.

I typed in my new domain in the existing box then I checked out.

Where do you think I went wrong?

3000 · 01-27-2011, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yukon

Did you setup yor nameservers?

Point the domain from godaddy to hostgator servers.

Never mind found it, it was just cut and paste. LoL thank you everyone! it wasn't that bad

yukon · 01-28-2011, 01:20 AM

Glad you got it worked out.

M Thompson · 01-28-2011, 01:21 AM

Good Luck...

No add unique content, promote every page and repeat 20 or so times and you'll be making a good income if you choose the right niches.

3000 · 01-28-2011, 08:57 AM

So I'm trying to look for themes that are adsense based I discovered bluesense but it seems to be down. I also heard of another one but I couldn't find the name...

Any suggestions?

hilhilginger · 01-28-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3000

So I'm trying to look for themes that are adsense based I discovered bluesense but it seems to be down. I also heard of another one but I couldn't find the name...

Any suggestions?

I am happy to know your first wp site has been set up and running.There are free Adsense plugins available to deploy your adsense code very easily between the contents.Good luck!

rising_sun · 01-28-2011, 10:41 AM

Hi I am a newbie too and join to learn about to make my website in warrior forum. nice to know that you have nearly to complete ur own site. best of luck.

clickbump · 01-28-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3000

So I'm trying to look for themes that are adsense based I discovered bluesense but it seems to be down. I also heard of another one but I couldn't find the name...

Any suggestions?

Check my sig. I'd be glad to help you get off on the right foot.

dwzemens · 01-28-2011, 12:35 PM

Take a look at these two themes I put together. They might work for you.

http://www.TicketQuota.com
http://www.BoschBlades.com

Marketing Merit · 01-28-2011, 12:50 PM

I've given you a "thanks" 3000 for making me smile!

It's made me realise just how far I've come since 2006 and how hard, even the very simplest of things, seemed in the beginning.

You've already been advised to redirect your DNS in GoDaddy and to use Fantastico to install WP.

You may also want to consider adding some basic free wordpress plugins such as Platinum SEO/Google XML Site Maps/Login Lockdown/Easy Privacy Policy. Also make sure you get your Akismet Key as that pretty much prevents bots spamming your site.

Regarding Adsense themes, one of the most popular was/is Prosense and you can download it free here;

ProSense: An Adsense Ready SEO Wordpress Theme

You will need to edit some of the files to insert your own Google Publisher ID though. They all begin adsense_** and you can use notepad/wordpad to do this.

Best of luck!

01-27-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
3000 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 405 Thanks: 25 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	I need help setting up wordpress Okay so far this is what I have done... I bought my domain (godaddy) I got my host (host gator) I downloaded WP... Now what?? How do I put WP on Host Gator to start building my site??

01-27-2011, 10:22 PM	#2
gottahave Neil Robins War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gold Coast , Australia. Posts: 299 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: I need help setting up wordpress There is a lot of free information on setting up Wordpress, either videos or ebooks. Google for the information. Since you're hosting with Hostgator, login to your website's CPanel,go to Fantastico and install Wordpress.If its not the latest version of Wordpress when you first login to the Wordpress control panel you can automatically update to the latest version. However, there are some things you have to think about first ie what style of blog - a 1column, 2column or 3column blog. Once you decided upon that, you need to start looking for a theme. There are literally thousands of free themes available and it will probably take time deciding upon one. Once you have a theme you then have to personalize it with your own header graphic, sometimes a footer graphic and possible change some of the colors used. You install the theme from within the Wordpress control panel tab "appearance". That will get you started.
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01-28-2011, 08:57 AM	#11
3000 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 405 Thanks: 25 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	Re: I need help setting up wordpress So I'm trying to look for themes that are adsense based I discovered bluesense but it seems to be down. I also heard of another one but I couldn't find the name... Any suggestions?

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01-28-2011, 12:35 PM	#15
dwzemens Dave Zemens Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 142 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: I need help setting up wordpress Take a look at these two themes I put together. They might work for you. http://www.TicketQuota.com http://www.BoschBlades.com
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01-28-2011, 12:50 PM	#16
Marketing Merit Warrior Cheryll War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 76 Thanks: 42 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: I need help setting up wordpress I've given you a "thanks" 3000 for making me smile! It's made me realise just how far I've come since 2006 and how hard, even the very simplest of things, seemed in the beginning. You've already been advised to redirect your DNS in GoDaddy and to use Fantastico to install WP. You may also want to consider adding some basic free wordpress plugins such as Platinum SEO/Google XML Site Maps/Login Lockdown/Easy Privacy Policy. Also make sure you get your Akismet Key as that pretty much prevents bots spamming your site. Regarding Adsense themes, one of the most popular was/is Prosense and you can download it free here; ProSense: An Adsense Ready SEO Wordpress Theme You will need to edit some of the files to insert your own Google Publisher ID though. They all begin adsense_** and you can use notepad/wordpad to do this. Best of luck!