How to install Wordpress to your server

Starting your own website using Wordpress involves 8 steps.

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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

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