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Creating WordPress website - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Choose a Domain Name: Pick a unique and relevant domain name.
      - Select a Hosting Provider: Choose a hosting plan that suits your needs (e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround).
      - Install WordPress: Many hosts offer one-click WordPress installation.
  - - - Log in to WordPress Dashboard: Use yourdomain.com/wp-admin to access the dashboard.
  - - - Choose a Theme: Go to "Appearance" > "Themes" to select a free or premium theme.
      - Customize the Theme: Use the "Customizer" to adjust the design, layout, colors, etc.
  - - - SEO: Install plugins like Yoast SEO or Rank Math.
      - Security: Use plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri.
      - Caching: Install W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache for performance.
      - Backups: Use plugins like UpdraftPlus for regular backups.
  - - - Home Page: Design a welcoming and informative homepage.
      - About Page: Share information about your business or yourself.
      - Contact Page: Include a contact form, phone number, and address.
      - Blog Page (if applicable): Create a page for your blog posts.
  - - - Menus: Go to "Appearance" > "Menus" to create and customize navigation menus.
  - - - Pages & Posts: Create content for your pages and blog posts.
      - Media Library: Upload images, videos, and other media files.
  - - - Sidebars & Footers: Add widgets to your theme’s sidebar or footer (e.g., recent posts, social media links).
    - - General Settings: Set the site title, tagline, and timezone.
      - Permalinks: Customize URL structure (e.g., yourdomain.com/sample-post/).
      - Reading Settings: Set the homepage display (static page or latest posts).
  - - - Check Responsiveness: Ensure the site looks good on all devices.
      - Test Forms: Make sure all forms (contact, subscription) work properly.
      - Check Links: Verify that all internal and external links are functional.
  - - - Go Live: If you've been working on a local environment, migrate your site to the live server.
      - Submit to Search Engines: Register your site with Google Search Console and submit the sitemap.
  - - - Updates: Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
      - Backup: Ensure regular backups are being made.
      - Monitor Performance: Use tools like Google Analytics and Search Console for insights.