In this WordCamp Atlanta 2014 presentation, Carel Bekker the owner of ClickHOST.com shows you step-by-step how-to install WordPress. The presentation also includes self hosting options, hosting plans and 4 awesome beginner tips.

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WORDPRESS
Carel Bekker
@ClickHOST & @carelbekker

2. I’m originally from South Africa

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What we’ll cover
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• Quick overview of Self-hostedVS WordPress.com
• Ways to install WordPress
• One click install step-by-step
• Self hosting options
• Hosting plans
• Beginner tips.

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WordPress.org VS WordPress.com
• WordPress.com:
• FREE + Paid upgrades
• Sign up directly for an account at WordPress.com
• Managed and hosted by the peeps behind WordPress.
• Limitations
!
• WordPress.org:
• Need a hosting service, so costs involved.
• Install WordPress.
• Full control over customizations and no restrictions.
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How do I install WordPress?
• 4 options:
• 1. DIY using a one-click installer — very easy
• 2.Ask somebody to do it for you 😃
• 3.Ask your hosting provider to install it for you.
• 4. Use a managed hosting provider and sign up for an
account.
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One-click WordPress install
• Log into your cPanel, usually: domainname.com/cpanel
• Find your script installer or WordPress icon.
• Softaculous or Fantastico.
• Click on the icon to start the process.
• Then click on
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Success!
• Login using: http://howtoclickhost.com/wp-admin/
• Now you can go wild with themes, plugins, etc.
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A new installation of WordPress 3.8.1 has been completed. The details of the installation are shown below:
Path : /home/howtocli/public_html
URL : http://howtoclickhost.com
Admin URL : http://howtoclickhost.com/wp-admin/
Admin Username : dontuseadmin
Admin Password : ———————-
Admin Email: admin@howtoclickhost.com
MySQL Database : howtocli_wp360
MySQL DB User : howtocli_wp360
MySQL DB Host : localhost
MySQL DB Password : 64-]SqIy7P
Update Notification : Enabled
Auto Upgrade : Disabled
Automated Backups : Disabled
Time of Installation : March 13, 2014, 10:52 pm

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Hosting solutions
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What is it? PRO CON
Shared Share a server w/ other websites. Inexpensive Shared w/ others
Dedicated Your own fully dedicated server.
Full control
access
Expensive
VPS Your own virtualized server.
Like Dedicated
but less expensive
Still share disks,
other resources.
Cloud
Similar toVPS, but on-demand
resources. Resource usage billing.
Instant flexibility
and scalability
Flexibility comes at
a cost.

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WordPress hosting
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What is it? Cost Who?
WordPress
.com
Hosted by WordPress
FREE +
Upgrades
wordpress.com
Self-hosted
Install WordPress and host it your
self!
$5-$15/month
Most Website
hosting companies.
WordPress
friendly
Hosting addons like one-click
installs, etc.
$5-$15/month
ClickHOST,
DreamHost,
BlueHost.
Managed Managed WordPress hosting $25+/month
MediaTemple,
wpengine,
Flywheel.

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Beginner tips #1
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Make frequent backups

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Beginner tip #2
Don’t use ADMIN as user!
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Tip #3: Update!
• Always keep your
WordPress installation
current!
!
• Keep your plugins updated.
!
• Backup BEFORE you update.
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Tip #4: Security Plugins
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Email us to get your
FREE top 5 beginner WordPress tips sticker.
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Resources
• The difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org - Mickey
Mellen
• Self Hosted WordPress.orgVS WordPress.com infographic
• Backing up WordPress Basic Security - WordCamp Atlanta 2014
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• How to install WordPress on ClickHOST (video)
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Carel Bekker
PresidentOwner
carel@clickhost.com
Twitter: @clickhost, @carelbekker
Tel: 404.220.8110
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