Domain & Hosting Setup

 Domain & Hosting Setup

✅ 1. Choose a Domain Name

Your domain is your website’s address (e.g., yourbrand.com).

Tips:

• Keep it short and memorable

• Avoid hyphens and numbers

• Use .com, .in, .net, etc. based on audience

Where to buy:

• GoDaddy

• Namecheap

• Google Domains

• Hostinger (with hosting bundle)

🖥️ 2. Choose a Web Hosting Provider

Hosting stores your website’s files and makes them accessible online.

Popular WordPress hosting providers:

• Hostinger (affordable & beginner-friendly)

• Bluehost (official WordPress partner)

• SiteGround (fast & secure)

• Namecheap (good for small sites)

Types of Hosting:

• Shared Hosting (budget-friendly for beginners)

• Managed WordPress Hosting (optimized & hassle-free)

• VPS / Dedicated Hosting (for large/traffic-heavy sites)

🛠️ 3. Connect Domain to Hosting

If you bought hosting and domain from the same provider:

• Usually auto-connected

If different providers:

• Update domain’s nameservers from domain registrar to match hosting provider (e.g., ns1.hostinger.com, ns2.hostinger.com)

🔧 4. Install WordPress (1-Click Install)

Most hosts offer a WordPress auto-installer:

• Login to Hosting Dashboard (e.g., hPanel, cPanel)

• Look for “Auto Installer” > WordPress

• Enter site name, admin username/password

• Click “Install”

Access your dashboard:
📍 yourdomain.com/wp-admin

📝 5. Test Your Website

• Open your domain in a browser

• You should see a basic WordPress site

• Login to the WordPress dashboard to start customizing