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How to Make a Professional WordPress Website and Blog

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