How To Install WordPress On Hostgator | Hostgator WordPress Install Tutorial
Hey guys, Bryan with WP Cupid Blog and today I’m going to be showing you how to install
WordPress on Hostgator step by step in this Hostgator WordPress Install tutorial video.
I'll be providing you with a 60% off hosting promo code shortly.
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In this video, I’m going to be going over four different steps to install and setup
WordPress on Hostgator.
Step 1 is how to sign up for an account with Hostgator, step 2 is choosing a hosting package,
step 3 is registering a domain name, and then step 4 is how to install and setup WordPress
on Hostgator so you can start making a WordPress site with Hostgator.
The awesome folks over at Hostgator have provided me with an exclusive Hostgator coupon consisting
of 60% off Hostgator web hosting.
I provided the link to Hostgator in the description along with the Hostgator coupon code for the
60% off offer.
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Feel free to click the hostgator link in the description to walk through the steps with
me to setup wordpress on hostgator.
Once you click the link you will see Hostgator's web hosting page like you see here.
Keep in mind Hostgator does change their landing page quite often so if it looks different
don't worry.
The remaining steps after this stay the same.
You'll see a get started button.
Click the button.
You will see three different plans you can choose from.
The Hatchling plan, the baby plan, and the business plan.
The plan I recommend going with is the Hatchling plan.
You can have one domain name with this plan.
You can always scale up to one of the other two plans if you need too.
If you have more than one website you will want to go with the baby plan as this includes
unlimited domains.
The business plan comes with unlimited domains as well and includes a few free addons such
as Free SEO Tools, Free Dedicated IP, and Free Upgrade To Positive SSL.
Go ahead and select the hosting plan you want by clicking the buy now button.
You will now be on a page where you want to choose your domain name.
Type in the domain you would like to use along with the domain extension for example .com,
.net, .org, etc.
I recommend going with a .com if you can as this is the most common domain extension.
If you already have a domain name just click on the I already own this domain and put in
your domain name.
When you select your domain name to buy Hostgator will say if it is available or not.
If it's available it'll say available.
If it says unavailable it will say unavailable like you see here.
If your domain is unavailable trying adding the, a hyphen, or changing your domain extension.
You will see domain privacy being selected for your domain name purchase.
It's completely up to you whether you go with this addon or not.
Domain privacy protects your personal information.
It's very common without this selected telemarketers and spammers will call and email you quite
often.
If you go with domain privacy Hostgator's default contact information will show so you
won't have to worry about spammers.
Once you decide on that we want to choose our hosting plan.
Just make sure the package type is the correct plan you want.
Next you want to choose the billing cycle.
You can choose to pay monthly, every 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months.
You will see you will save the most money the farther out you purchase your Hostgator
hosting for.
I'm going to show you how to get hosting even cheaper than what is listed in just a second.
Next, you want to enter your username.
Pick anything you would like.
Next just enter your 4 digit pin.
Make sure to remember this as this is used when you need to talk to Hostgator support.
Next you want to enter your billing information.
Over on the right hand side you will see where you can put in your card information or you
can pay via a Paypal account.
After you input this infromation go to the next section where you can add additional
services if you would like too.
Next, you will see https SSL Certifcates.
This is a free Hostgator addon and it makes your site secure and all sites should have
an SSL Certificate.
You will see protect your site from hackers.
This addon monitors your site and lets you know if a hackers gets into your site and
places a virus or malware to your site.
Next, you will see get professional email from Google.
I'd unselect this as you get free email accounts with your Hostgator hosting.
Select this only if you'd prefer to do it via Google.
Next, you will see back up your hard work.
This will create a backup of your site.
This can come in handy if you make a mistake or something happens with your site you can
with a click of a button backup your site to a recent previous version.
Next, you will see improve your search rankings.
I'd recommend you unselect this as this just gives you insights into your site and rankings.
All of these add-ons are completely optional and up to you to get.
You can always upgrade to an addon at any time.
Next, you will be at the enter coupon code section.
You will see a Hostgator promo code automatically entered.
Keep this coupon code if you are purchasing your plan for 24 months or greater to get
maximum discount.
Replace the promo code that is there with CUPID60 to get the greater discount for monthly
plans up to paying for a 12-month term.
Now, just scroll down and accept the terms and conditions and click the checkout now
button.
You will now be directed to a thank you page.
Hostgator will now email you your Hostgator receipt and your Hostgator CPanel login credentials.
Once you get the email just click the link and login to the Hostgator CPanel.
Once you are logged in we want to install WordPress.
You will see one click installs.
Click this and we want to choose WordPress.
Next, you want to choose your domain name.
You can pick it from the drop down.
Leave the box next to it where it says directory blank.
Now just click next.
Now, it will say Blog Title you want to put in the name of your site here.
Enter the admin username, password, and other information to use for when logging in to
WordPress.
Next check the automatically create a new database and check the you agree to the terms
and conditions.
Once you do that click the install now button.
You will now be redirected to a installation complete page that lists out your WordPress
login credentials.
Now you want to enter your domain name at the top of the search engine and put a /wp-admin.
Just like you see here.
This will take you to the Wordpress login page for your site.
You will receive an email with a link from Hostgator with a login url as well.
Once you log in you will be in the WordPress dashboard where you can begin in creating
your site.
That is how to install WordPress on Hostgator.
Alright guys, thanks for watching.
That is my Hostgator WordPress Install tutorial on how to install WordPress on Hostgator.
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