WordPress help – A comprehensive resource list for beginners and seasoned users. Part 3. Installing WordPress.
Once you?ve planned your installation, you can now install WordPress.
- Before You Install WordPress – Lists what you need to know and what the hosting requirements are. So before you install WordPress, read this document.
- Installing WordPress ? Clear instructions on how to install WordPress faultlessly. You can even have the installation done by experts for free. See this document.
- Hosting WordPress – All the information your host needs to successfully host your WordPress blog. Includes information on PHP and MySQL requirements.
- Editing the wp-config.php file – As part of the WordPress installation, you must modify the wp-config.php file to define the WordPress configuration settings required to access your MySQL database. This document explains how.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Installing WordPress – Chances are that if you have a question concerning your WordPress installation then you will probably find the answer here.
- Using FTP Clients and Software – Great stuff to help you with FTP client software, which you will need to upload your WordPress files to your host.
- Changing File Permissions – Different files and directories have permissions that specify who and what can edit and read them. WordPress may need access to write to files in your wp-content directory to enable certain functions so it is important to know how to change file permissions. This is also crucial for the security of your site. Read this document for more information.
- Upgrading WordPress – You?re an old WordPress blogger and now you need to upgrade to the latest version. Read this helpful document on the 3-step upgrade.
- Common Installation Problems – This document covers some of the most common installation problems.
- Trouble logging into WordPress ? Check this document out if you are having trouble logging into your WordPress site.
