We highly recommend Bluehost as your hosting site. Here are step-by-Step visual guide for how to set up a Wordpress website on Bluehost with a custom template.
4. Step #3
Choose your free domain name (included with your hosting account) or
use your existing domain name.
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5. Step #4
Fill out all the information and purchase your hosting plan.
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6. Step #5
Click on “Hosting” then “Website” at the top of the screen. Then Click
“Install Now” button for WordPress, the software that will run your site.
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8. Step #7
Choose the domain name you just signed up with.
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9. Step #8
Click on the “Show Advanced Options” box and fill out the fields.
Very Important: Write down this information because you will need to
remember this when you log into your WordPress account.
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10. Step #9 A
WordPress will now be installed on your Bluehost account and the
loading bar at the top will show you when it’s complete.
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11. Step #9 B
Click on “View Credentials” to find out how to log into your WordPress
account.
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12. Step #10
Click on “Admin URL” to log into your WordPress account.
Tip: Save this link because you will need it every time you want to log in.
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13. Step #11
Sign in with the username and password that you set up in Step #8
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14. Installing a Template Step #1
You will now see a screen like this: Your WordPress Dashboard
We highly recommend using the Vantage Theme by SiteOrigin. It’s extremely easy to use and
customize with their drag and drop functionality. They also have great support forums!
Click on “Appearance”
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15. Installing a Template Step #2
Click on “Add New” at the top of the screen.
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16. Installing a Template Step #3
Type “Vantage” in the search box and hit “enter” on your keyboard. The
first result is the one you want.
We already had it installed on this screen shot, but right where the cursor and circle is will be a
blue “Install” button. Click “Install” and on the next screen, click the “Activate” link
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17. You can now add your logo, colors, images, pages, and more.
However you want to design your site, with Vantage there is almost
always a way to make it happen.
If you need help getting your template set up and customized, visit the
Vantage Support Fourms.
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18. Give yourself a pat on the back!
You’ve just set up your Wordpress website on
Bluehost