This post pertains to the steps and processes I went through in building this site, the Here Anything Goes. Please note, this is not a tutorial on how-to build a site by doing some coding in the html, css and javascripts. As the saying goes, do not reinvent the wheel. There are those who already did, tested the waters and become successful ones. Just copy the successfuls–they are our models.
Now, here are the steps and processes I did…
1. Blog Site or Web Site Name
Think of your own dot com, dot net, dot org, dot info website. I thought of galaxy but it was already taken so I thought of changing the way it spelled. So, my dot com site is galaksee.com. You’ll notice my url is http://hereanythinggoes.galaksee.com, this is because I want to make a mock site first so I thought of creating a subdomain from my original domain name. And, I did a lot of customization so I decide to retain it as is. I’ll just use http://galaksee.com for other purpose.
2. Register site name as a domain name
Look for domain name registrar or a company that offers domain name registration. Maybe, look for a web host which offers free domain name, however, be careful when you tie-up your domain name with a web host. Ensure that they are credible and can be trusted. Possibilities are a web hosting company may take advantage of your domain name and may not transfer to you if you stop engaging their hosting services.
3. Engage to a web hosting company
Since I reside here in the Philippines, I looked for a web hosting which is located here. In short, I engaged the web hosting services of Jolly Works Hosting. Please note, before I contacted them, I visited some sites which they serviced and I heard positive feedback so I engaged their services. My advice is scout first and observe the sites hosted by your prospect web host.
Plus, they offer a free domain name and they can host unlimited domains. Also, they offer money back guarantee.
4. Study and learn how to navigate the cpanel of chosen web hosting
Normally, there’s a tutorial inside the cpanel/web hosting account and this is the so-called “get started” tutorial. Just read on.
5. Upload and install wordpress 2.8.6 in cpanel/web host.
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In my case, I used the fantastico deluxe in installing wordpress 2.8.6. This is one of the features of my web host.
For those who do not have fantastico, follow the instructions provided in the codex of wordpress.org
6. Create database for the web site inside cpanel/web host
There is accompanying instruction on how to do these inside the cpanel/web host.
7. Install FileZilla and/or activate webdisk.
These are for transferring files from own computer to web host server.
8. Log in to wordpress site and choose theme.
I chose several themes but sticked to Padangan theme. Please note, there’ are already installed themes when you log-in to your wordpress site, the default and classic themes.
To choose a theme, inside the control panel of wordpress site, there’s a portion for “appearance.” In there, click the “add a theme.” Then, browse themes, choose, install and activate the chosen theme.
9. Customize theme.
Here, you can customize the look of your site. Originally, Padangan theme is colored blue and orange, however, I change them to blue and red.
Then, you can add and install plugins for easy navigation and for dressing up the sidebars and footers of the site.
Next time, I’ll write an article on how I customized the Padangan theme and the plugins that I installed here in my HAG site…this is where the html, css, javascript and php come in.
