How to setup by setup wordPress?

1. Choose a Hosting Provider (for live setup)

• Purchase a domain name and hosting plan from a hosting provider (e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround, HostGator, or VentraIP).
• Ensure the hosting provider supports PHP 7.4+, MySQL 5.7+, or MariaDB 10.3+.

2. Install WordPress

Option A: One-Click Installation (via Hosting Dashboard)

1. Log in to your hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel).
2. Look for a WordPress installer like Softaculous, Fantastico, or a proprietary installer.
3. Fill in details such as:
   • Site Title
   • Admin Username
   • Admin Password
   • Admin Email
4. Click Install.

Option B: Manual Installation

1. Download WordPress from wordpress.org.
2. Extract the downloaded .zip file.
3. Upload the extracted files to your hosting server’s public_html (or equivalent) directory via:
   • File Manager in cPanel
   • FTP client like FileZilla
4. Create a database:
   • Open cPanel and go to MySQL Databases.
   • Create a new database and user, then assign the user to the database with full privileges.
5. Configure WordPress:
   • Access your site via a browser (e.g., blog.gigainfotech.com).
   • Follow the on-screen setup wizard:
     • Enter the database name, username, and password.
     • Complete the installation by setting your admin username and password.

3. Configure Basic Settings

1. Log in to the WordPress Admin Panel at blog.gigainfotech.com/wp-admin.
2. Configure:
   • General Settings: Site Title, Tagline, Timezone.
   • Permalinks: Set to “Post Name” for SEO-friendly URLs.
3. Install SSL:
   • Use Let’s Encrypt or your hosting’s SSL setup to enable HTTPS.

4. Install a Theme

1. Navigate to Appearance > Themes.
2. Search for a theme or upload a purchased one (e.g., from ThemeForest).
3. Click Activate.

5. Install Essential Plugins

• Security: Wordfence, iThemes Security.
• SEO: Yoast SEO or Rank Math.
• Caching: WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache.
• Backup: UpdraftPlus.
• Forms: Contact Form 7 or WPForms.
• E-commerce: WooCommerce (if needed).

6. Customize Your Website

1. Use the WordPress Customizer (Appearance > Customize) to modify the site’s layout, colors, and fonts.
2. Add pages (e.g., Home, About, Contact) via Pages > Add New.
3. Set a homepage:
   • Go to Settings > Reading.
   • Set a “Static Page” for the homepage.

7. Test Your Website

• Test responsiveness (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• Test links, forms, and navigation.
• Ensure the website loads quickly.

8. Launch Your Website

• Announce the launch and monitor your site for traffic and performance using Google Analytics.

Would you like help setting this up for a local server (e.g., using XAMPP or MAMP) or configuring specific features?