Start Your WordPress Journey
I've been building WordPress sites for over 10 years. This is the exact learning path I wish I had when I started — no fluff, no overwhelm, just the steps that matter in the right order.
Follow the steps in order
Each guide builds on the previous one
Learn by doing
Real screenshots, real examples, no theory
Launch your site
You'll have a live WordPress site by the end
Your Learning Path
9 steps from zero to a live WordPress site.
- Phase: Plan1
How to Make a WordPress Website — Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)
Learn how to build a WordPress website from scratch in 2026. I walk through every step with screenshots — hosting, setup, themes, plugins, and your first content.
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How to Choose a Domain Name for Your WordPress Site
Picking a domain name is one of the first decisions you'll make. I share practical tips for choosing the perfect domain, where to register it, and common mistakes to avoid.
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How to Install WordPress — The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
I've installed WordPress hundreds of times over the past 20 years. Here's exactly how to do it — from one-click installers to manual setup, with troubleshooting tips for when things go wrong.
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Essential WordPress Settings After Install (2026 Guide)
Just installed WordPress? Here are the 10 settings you need to configure right away — before you do anything else.
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How to Choose & Install a WordPress Theme (Beginner's Guide)
Your theme controls how your site looks. Here's how to pick the right one and install it in under 5 minutes.
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7 Essential Plugins Every WordPress Site Needs (2026)
Don't install 30 plugins. Start with these 7 that every WordPress site actually needs — for security, SEO, speed, and backups.
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Creating Your First WordPress Pages & Posts (Step-by-Step)
Pages vs posts — what's the difference and when to use each? Here's how to create both using the WordPress block editor.
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WordPress Pre-Launch Checklist — 15 Things Before Going Live
Before you share your site with the world, run through this 15-point checklist to make sure everything is ready.
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How to Build a WordPress Website with AI in 2026 (Complete Workflow)
The real 2026 workflow for building a WordPress website with AI: how the major AI builders compare, where they still fall short, and the prompts I use to get a site live in an afternoon.
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Congratulations!
Your WordPress site is live. Time to go deeper.
Go Deeper
Completed the learning path? Explore these topics to take your site to the next level.
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