Getting Started With WordPress in 2025: Get Set Up

Course Overview

Welcome to Getting Started with WordPress: Get Set Up! This beginner-friendly course is designed to guide you through the essential first steps of creating your very first WordPress website. Whether you’re building a personal blog, a business site, or just experimenting with web development, this course will help you understand the basics of hosting, domain names, and why WordPress is an excellent choice for your project.

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to choose a host, register a domain name, and take the next step in setting up your WordPress site.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for you if:

• You want to set up a simple website or blog.
• You’re new to WordPress and need guidance on getting started.
• You haven’t decided on a hosting provider or domain name yet.
• You’re curious about how websites work and want to learn more.

If you already have a host and domain name, consider moving on to our second course: Getting Started with WordPress: Get Familiar.

Time Requirement

The entire course should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: A Place For Your Content To Live: Get Hosting

In this lesson, we’ll explore what hosting is and why it’s important for your website.

Topics Covered:

1. Your Website: A Home of Its Own

   • Understand what web hosting is and why every website needs it.
   • Learn how hosting works and its role in making your site accessible online.

2. How Big of a “House” Does My Website Need?

   • Explore different types of hosting plans (shared, VPS, dedicated) and their features.
   • Determine which plan suits your needs based on traffic, storage, and budget.

3. Basic Hosting Recommendations

   • Discover popular hosting providers and their pros and cons.
   • Tips for choosing a reliable hosting service that fits your requirements.

Lesson 2: Get a Domain: Give Your Website an Address

Your domain name is your website’s identity. In this lesson, we’ll discuss how to pick the perfect one.

Topics Covered:

1. Your Brand: Decide on a Domain Name

   • Learn what makes a good domain name (short, memorable, relevant).
   • Brainstorm ideas for your ideal domain.

2. Why Your Domain Name Matters

   • Understand the importance of branding and SEO when selecting a domain.
   • Avoid common mistakes people make when registering a domain.

Lesson 3: Getting Started With WordPress: Wrap-Up

This final lesson ties everything together and prepares you for the next steps.

Topics Covered:

1. Can I Self-Host My Website?

   • Explore the concept of self-hosting and whether it’s right for beginners.
   • Compare self-hosted WordPress vs. WordPress.com.

2. I’m Ready to Get a Host and a Domain

   • Recap the key decisions you need to make before proceeding.
   • Actionable steps to finalize your hosting and domain registration.

3. You’re Finished! What’s Next?

   • Congratulations on completing the setup process!
   • Introduce the next course in the series: Getting Started with WordPress: Get Familiar .

Lesson 4: Why WordPress?

Before diving into setup, let’s explore why WordPress is such a powerful platform.

Topics Covered:

1. Is WordPress Right for You?

   • Assess whether WordPress aligns with your goals as a content creator or business owner.
   • Consider alternatives and weigh their advantages and disadvantages.

2. What WordPress Offers: It’s Sort of Like Cooking

   • Use the analogy of cooking to explain WordPress’ flexibility and customization options.
   • Highlight plugins, themes, and extensions that enhance functionality.

3. Why WordPress Is for Everyone

   • Showcase real-world examples of successful WordPress sites across industries.
   • Emphasize WordPress’ user-friendly interface and supportive community.

Conclusion

Congratulations on taking the first step toward building your WordPress website! By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the foundational elements needed to launch your site—hosting, domain names, and the benefits of using WordPress.

Once you’ve completed this course, feel free to move on to Getting Started with WordPress: Get Familiar , where we dive deeper into installing WordPress, customizing your site, and publishing your first content.

Happy learning, and welcome to the world of WordPress!