Get started with WordPress in Linux Hosting
After you install WordPress in Linux Hosting, you can start building your website. Below are the most common tasks you should complete, with links to articles and videos that will take you through these tasks step by step.
Pick the template
WordPress uses themes to define the look and feel of your site. Our Go theme is installed and active by default, but you can change that to another theme that suits your site better.
The Go theme has several pre-made templates to choose from when you log in to your site for the first time. You can select a setup with or without an online store and a category based on your business. For example, for a law firm or bookkeeping agency, go for a formal template with navy blue or dark gray accents. On the other hand, choose bright colors for a travel blog or a clothing store for kids. Blue and green are good options for health-related professions.
Install plugins
While a theme affects the look of your site, a plugin adds new functionalities to WordPress. For example, if you need a contact form, additional protection, or a way to create backups easily, you can achieve this by installing and activating a plugin.
Upload images and other media
Images can make your site stand out and become more visually appealing. Here's how to add images and other media to your WordPress library.
Add pages
WordPress has two different content types - posts and pages. To display static content, add pages. For example, you can add About us, Contact, or Services page.
Design your pages
After you add a page, you can design it by inserting and editing different pre-made blocks. Here's how to create your pages in the WordPress editor using blocks.
Add posts
If you want to have a blog on your website, add posts to display content dynamically. Your blog page shows all your posts listed in reverse chronological order.
Set up home page and blog page
By default, WordPress shows the latest posts on your home page. If you don't want to have a blog on your home page, you can replace it with a static page and choose a custom page for your blog.
Create a navigation menu
A navigation menu helps readers to discover important pages on your site. Here's how to create a navigation menu in WordPress.
Related steps
- Back up your WordPress site manually for free or enable our paid service to create automatic backups for you.
- Secure my WordPress site
More info
- Build my WordPress site
- If you need help with your hosting account, here's the home page for all our Linux Hosting (cPanel) help articles.
- For more help with using cPanel Admin, see the cPanel documentation.
