Excellent Video Guide by Josh from WPSculptor:
Description: In this video, I show you how to make a website using WordPress from start to finish and do not skip any steps whatsoever. I also show you how to make a blog. The website you’ll learn how to create is extremely professional and uses the amazing Customizr WordPress theme. I’m going to cover a lot of ground with this video but even as a complete beginner, you will be able to follow along and make an awesome website!
Things covered in this video include:
- Setting up a domain name and hosting account with HostGator.com
- Getting your first month of web hosting for just 1 cent
- Installing WordPress
- Installing a free, professional WordPress theme called Customizr
- Customizing theme settings
- Creating pages and using the WordPress visual editor
- Creating navigation menus
- Setting up a professional looking slide show and featured pages on the home page
- Using a free stock photo website
- Using a free online application to re-size your images
- Linking social media pages to your site
- Adding social media sharing functionality to your pages and blog posts
- Using WordPress plugins
- Enhancing your site with free, professional Google Web Fonts
- Creating a contact form
- Setting up and organizing a blog
- Creating amazing image galleries
- Using widgets and sidebar layouts
- Creating a custom logo with free online tools
- Basic WordPress settings and more