How to install WordPress to your server

Starting your own website using WordPress involves 8 steps.

Steps to install WordPress (if using Hostgator)

  1. Login, browse to Fantastico
  2. Click WordPress
  3. New Installation
  4. Browse to domain (usually keep the directory blank), use a different name than “admin”
  5. Finish installation
  6. Open dashboard
  7. Login
  8. View finished site