{"id":152431,"date":"2023-02-02T21:32:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T02:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/?p=152431"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:25:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:25:55","slug":"how-to-use-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use WordPress to Build a Website (Beginner\u2019s Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"intro-txt\">WordPress is the world\u2019s largest content management system (CMS).<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s free to use and includes all the features any website owner could need. And if it doesn\u2019t have a feature you want or need, you can have a developer create it for you because it\u2019s built on open-source software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with all of these features come some complications. WordPress has a fairly steep learning curve compared to other CMSes like Wix or Squarespace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve built dozens of websites using WordPress.org (not WordPress.com, which is a totally different beast). Here are the 9 steps I recommend you follow to build a beginner-friendly website with WordPress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"intro-tok\" id=\"intro_tok\" style=\"display:none;\"><div class=\"intro-title\">Contents<\/div><a href=\"#\" class=\"expand-dots\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/a><\/div><br>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#get-up-domain-name-and-hosting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a domain name and hosting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#install-wordpress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install WordPress<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#familiarize-yourself-with-the-ui\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn the WordPress interface<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#optimize-your-settings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize the settings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#select-and-customize-your-theme\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select and customize your website theme<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#build-your-basic-pages\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build your basic website pages<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#install-these-essential-plugins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install essential plugins<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#start-creating-content\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create content<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-wordpress\/#monitor-your-website-for-technical-issues\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor website performance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 1. Get a domain name and hosting\" data-section=\"get-up-domain-name-and-hosting\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Get a domain name and hosting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every website built on WordPress.org needs a domain name (<code>www.thisisyourdomainname.com<\/code>) and a hosting service that stores and displays your website on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy a domain name for a small fee from a domain name registrar like NameCheap or GoDaddy. However, if you buy your domain name and your hosting from separate companies, you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-change-nameservers-and-point-domain-to-a-new-host\/\">change your website\u2019s Domain Nameservers (DNS)<\/a> to point your domain name from your registrar to your hosting company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They look like&nbsp;this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1518\" height=\"290\" class=\"wp-image-152447\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7.png\" alt=\"SiteGround DNS settings example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7.png 1518w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7-680x130.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7-768x147.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1518px) 100vw, 1518px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a little cheaper to do it this way but not worth the hassle in my opinion. Instead, most hosting providers (such as SiteGround or Bluehost) can also sell you a domain name and connect it with your website automatically, allowing you to skip messing with DNS settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/domains.google\/learn\/how-to-come-up-with-a-good-domain-name\/\">this guide to choosing a domain name<\/a> if you\u2019re not sure what to&nbsp;pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 2. Install WordPress\" data-section=\"install-wordpress\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2. Install WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you purchase hosting, most hosting providers have a one-click install to set up WordPress on your website. Here are some guides on how to install WordPress with common hosting services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/tutorials\/wordpress\/installation\/\">How to Install WordPress on SiteGround<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/install-wordpress\">How to Install WordPress on Bluehost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/help\/install-wordpress-26994\">How to Install WordPress on GoDaddy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also opt for a faster (but more expensive) dedicated hosting provider like Kinsta or WP Engine. These companies will set up WordPress for you when you buy their hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 3. Familiarize yourself with the UI\" data-section=\"familiarize-yourself-with-the-ui\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Familiarize yourself with the&nbsp;UI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have a website with WordPress installed, let\u2019s get into how to use WordPress. You can log in to your WordPress dashboard by going to <code>www.yourdomainname.com<strong>\/wp-admin<\/strong><\/code>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-174861\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-to-log-in-to-WorPress.png\" alt=\"How to login to WordPress' admin panel\" width=\"493\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-to-log-in-to-WorPress.png 672w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/How-to-log-in-to-WorPress-408x425.png 408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you log in, your dashboard will look like this (with fewer plugins since you\u2019re on a fresh install):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-152449\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4.png\" alt=\"Understanding the WordPress user interface\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4.png 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-619x425.png 619w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-1536x1055.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me explain the options here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posts: <\/strong>This is where you\u2019ll create blog&nbsp;posts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media: <\/strong>You can go here to see all the media on your site, such as images and videos. I typically upload media directly to my posts and pages and don\u2019t visit media&nbsp;often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pages: <\/strong>This is where you\u2019ll create static pages on your site, such as your homepage, about page, and contact page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comments: <\/strong>Here is where you\u2019ll moderate any blog comments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>This is where you\u2019ll customize the appearance of your website, such as your website\u2019s theme, font type, colors, and&nbsp;more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plugins: <\/strong>A plugin is an add-on to your website that adds functionality, such as custom contact forms or pop-ups on your website. I\u2019ll discuss these in more detail later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Users: <\/strong>Here is where you can add users to your website, such as writers, editors, and administrators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Settings: <\/strong>Pretty straightforward; here is where your general website settings are located.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what each option does, let\u2019s get your website settings dialed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 4. Optimize your settings\" data-section=\"optimize-your-settings\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4. Optimize your settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your WordPress website comes with some generic settings that need to be changed, as well as some things I recommend changing to optimize your website for search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change your title, tagline, time zone, and favicon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your permalink structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure your reading settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete any unused themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your domain from HTTP to&nbsp;HTTPS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s walk through each of these&nbsp;steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to change your title, tagline, time zone, and favicon in WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <strong>Settings &gt; General<\/strong> to find these settings. Change the title of your website and the tagline, which can appear underneath the title if you choose to display it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, check that the time zone is correct (according to your local time zone) and upload your favicon. A favicon is the little icon that shows up in browser tabs next to the title of the page, like&nbsp;this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1454\" height=\"456\" class=\"wp-image-152451\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1.png\" alt=\"Examples of favicons\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1.png 1454w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1-680x213.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1-768x241.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1454px) 100vw, 1454px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make a favicon for free with Canva. Just make a 50x50 design with whatever you want your favicon to look like. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-add-a-favicon-to-your-wordpress-blog\/\">this guide<\/a> to learn&nbsp;more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to change your URL structure in WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <strong>Settings &gt; Permalinks. <\/strong>A permalink is the URL structure your blog posts take when you publish them. By default, WordPress displays the date in your URLs, which isn\u2019t great for <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\">SEO<\/a> or readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-152452\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8.jpg\" alt=\"How to use WordPress' permalink structure settings\" width=\"1999\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-680x322.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-1536x728.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I always change this to the \u201cPost name\u201d option (<code>\/sample-post\/<\/code>) to add the title of the post by default. You want to optimize all of your URLs individually when possible, but this setting will make the process easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configure your reading settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to <strong>Settings &gt; Reading<\/strong> to choose whether you want your homepage to be a static page or if you want it to be a feed of your latest blog&nbsp;posts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-152453\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9.png\" alt=\"Changing your WordPress homepage display settings\" width=\"1650\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9.png 1650w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9-680x189.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9-768x213.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9-1536x426.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1650px) 100vw, 1650px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I always create a unique static page to use as my homepage because it gives me more control over the homepage. I like to <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/internal-links-for-seo\/\">add internal links to specific pages<\/a> to help them rank higher on Google, as well as add an email opt-in form on the homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/homepage-seo\/\">this guide to homepage SEO<\/a> to learn&nbsp;more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delete any unused themes&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, you have a few themes installed. Once you choose a theme in step #5 below, you should delete any unused themes to remove vulnerabilities from your site (hackers can attack WordPress websites with outdated themes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that, go to <strong>Appearance &gt; Themes, <\/strong>click on the unused theme, then click the red <strong>Delete<\/strong> button in the bottom right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1005\" class=\"wp-image-152455\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12.png\" alt=\"How to delete unused themes on WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12.png 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-680x342.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-1536x772.png 1536w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-400x200.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to change your domain from HTTP to HTTPS in WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cS\u201d in <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/what-is-https\/\">HTTPS<\/a> stands for secure. Adding this is done with an SSL certificate, and it\u2019s an important step. It means your website is encrypted and safer for viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having HTTPS instead of HTTP gives you the \u201clock\u201d icon next to your URL\u2014Google (and most internet users) wants to see a secure website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"76\" class=\"wp-image-152457\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image16.png\" alt=\"HTTPS secure &quot;lock&quot; icon\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hosting providers automatically activate the secure version of your website. But sometimes, it needs to be manually activated by you. Here are guides on how to do this with common hosting providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/tutorials\/getting-started\/add-ssl-site\/#:~:text=Access%20it%20by%20going%20to,press%20the%20HTTPS%20Enforce%20button.\">How to get an SSL Encryption on SiteGround<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/enable-https-server\/#:~:text=To%20do%20this%2C%20log%20in,next%20to%20it%20click%20Manage.\">How to get an SSL Encryption on GoDaddy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/how-to-activate-a-free-wordpress-ssl\">How to get an SSL Encryption on Bluehost<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your host isn\u2019t shown here, just do a Google search for \u201c[your host] SSL encryption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 5. Select and customize your theme\" data-section=\"select-and-customize-your-theme\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5. Select, install and customize your&nbsp;theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve optimized your settings, it\u2019s time to start actually building your website using a WordPress theme. A theme is a customizable template that determines what your website looks like. Here\u2019s how to install a WordPress theme.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a WordPress theme is often the most challenging part. You can browse for themes by going to <strong>Appearance &gt; Themes<\/strong>, then clicking the \u201c<strong>Add New<\/strong>\u201d button at the top of the page for the one you\u2019ve chosen to&nbsp;use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-152459\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10.jpg\" alt=\"How to choose and install a WordPress theme.\" width=\"1826\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10.jpg 1826w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10-675x425.jpg 675w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10-1536x967.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1826px) 100vw, 1826px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The generic Twenty Twenty-Three theme is actually pretty good. Most WordPress themes these days are optimized to show up in search engines and for requirements of the modern user, such as being mobile-friendly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some themes have a lot of added bloat that can slow a website down, so choose a theme that only has the features you need without extras you won\u2019t&nbsp;use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, if you don\u2019t like any themes or want something that\u2019s more drag-and-drop, you can use a website builder like Elementor or Thrive Architect. These tools make building a website extremely easy, but they do add bloat that can slow a website down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use Elementor to build my websites but only use it to build static pages that I want to convert well. Then I use the built-in Guttenberg editor for my blog&nbsp;posts.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to edit a WordPress theme<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to go with a regular theme rather than a theme builder, you can edit the theme by going to <strong>Appearance &gt; Customize.<\/strong> You\u2019ll be taken to the following editor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-152460\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11.jpg\" alt=\"How to edit and customize your WordPress theme with various options.\" width=\"1999\" height=\"911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11-680x310.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11-1536x700.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the theme you installed, you may have more or fewer options than the screenshot above. Rather than trying to cover every option you may encounter, I\u2019ll just recommend that you go through each option to see what it&nbsp;does.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, the options are self-explanatory. If you hit a snag, you can always do a Google search for that option in your theme to see forum posts from other users or even the theme\u2019s FAQ or manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 6. Build your basic pages\" data-section=\"build-your-basic-pages\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6. Build your basic&nbsp;pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve selected a theme, you can start building your website\u2019s pages. Every website typically needs at least the following pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A contact page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An about&nbsp;page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A privacy policy page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A terms of service page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep in mind that your privacy policy and terms of service (ToS) pages will vary depending on the country you live&nbsp;in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That said, there are some general tips you should follow when building any page on your website. In general, make sure that your font is easy to read and a good visible size (18\u201320px is typical), your colors match, and you avoid too much clutter.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here\u2019s a good example of a webpage that is clean, legible, and thought out:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":152461,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1033\" class=\"wp-image-152461\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5.jpg\" alt=\"Ahrefs about page example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5-680x351.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5-1536x794.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of a webpage that has too much clutter and displays an ad over half the page, causing confusion:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":152462,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1068\" class=\"wp-image-152462\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17.jpg\" alt=\"CNN poor website design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17-680x363.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17-1536x821.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In general, less is more and legibility is better than fancy&nbsp;fonts.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 7. Install these essential plugins\" data-section=\"install-these-essential-plugins\">\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Step 7. Install these essential plugins<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the best parts of using WordPress is access to its <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\">massive library of plugins<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A plugin is a custom piece of code written by a developer that anyone can install on their WordPress website in order to add specific functionality to the site, such as a contact form, extra customization options, or SEO features.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can install a new plugin one of two ways. Head over to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New.<\/strong> From here, you can either:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Browse the plugins directly on this page, then install and activate them directly.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Download a plugin .zip file from the plugin\u2019s website, then click the <strong>Upload plugin <\/strong>button at the top of the screen and upload the .zip&nbsp;file.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":152464,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1930\" height=\"1546\" class=\"wp-image-152464\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13.jpg\" alt=\"How to upload a plugin to your WordPress website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13.jpg 1930w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13-531x425.jpg 531w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13-1536x1230.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1930px) 100vw, 1930px\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While many plugins are free, some are paid or have a premium paid version. It depends on what you need. However, I always install the following free plugins on my websites:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/\"><strong>Rank Math<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>This plugin makes basic <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/on-page-seo\/\">on-page SEO<\/a> easier. It tells you if you\u2019re missing basic things like metadata, image alt text, and more. It also allows you to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/robots-txt\/\">robots.txt file<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\/glossary\/sitemap\">sitemap<\/a>, which are important for search engines to crawl your website the way you&nbsp;want.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/\"><strong>Wordfence<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>This is a security plugin to help prevent your website from being hacked. I always install some sort of security plugin on my&nbsp;sites.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-headers-and-footers\/\"><strong>Insert Headers and Footers<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>One of the things you\u2019ll often find yourself needing to do is insert code into the header or footer of your pages. You need to do this for everything from setting up analytics like Ahrefs\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/web-analytics\">Web Analytics<\/a>, Google Analytics or Google Search Console to adding the Facebook Remarketing pixel and more. Having this plugin makes it much easier to add this&nbsp;code.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep in mind that installing a lot of plugins on your website can cause code bloat and slow down your loading speeds, so only install plugins that you really need.<\/p>\n<div class=\"further-reading\"><div class=\"reading-title\">Further reading<\/div><div class=\"reading-content\">\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-plugins\/\">The 29 Best WordPress Plugins (Organized by Category)<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 8. Start creating content\" data-section=\"start-creating-content\">\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Step 8. Start creating content<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now you know all the basics of how to use WordPress. But another important thing I want to talk about, which is probably why you wanted to start a WordPress website in the first place\u2014how to create content for your&nbsp;blog.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Writing blog posts is an essential part of <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-get-on-top-of-google-search\/\">showing up on search engines like Google<\/a>, having something to share on social media, and attracting more visitors to your website.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What you write about depends on your goals. I always start with some <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/keyword-research\/\">basic keyword research<\/a> to figure out what people are searching for on Google that relates to my website.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A quick and easy way to do this is by plugging a broad keyword into <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keyword-generator\">Ahrefs\u2019 free keyword generator tool<\/a> to get some keyword ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, if I\u2019m starting a website about farming, I may type \u201cfarming\u201d into the tool. I can see keyword ideas like \u201cfarming insurance\u201d and \u201cvertical farming,\u201d which are two potential blog topics I can write&nbsp;about.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":152466,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1796\" height=\"1238\" class=\"wp-image-152466\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image14.jpg\" alt=\"Keyword ideas for farming, via Ahrefs' free keyword generator tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image14.jpg 1796w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image14-617x425.jpg 617w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image14-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image14-1536x1059.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1796px) 100vw, 1796px\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If I want to get a little more specific, I can try a keyword like \u201chow to start a farm.\u201d This gives me ideas like \u201chow to start a farm with no money\u201d and \u201chow to start a farm in&nbsp;texas.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":152468,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1776\" height=\"1226\" class=\"wp-image-152468\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"Keyword ideas for &quot;how to start a farm,&quot; via Ahrefs' free keyword generator tool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-616x425.jpg 616w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-1536x1060.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1776px) 100vw, 1776px\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Try different seed keywords\u2014both broad keywords and more specific ones\u2014to come up with some blog topics. Once you have a few ideas, go ahead and <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-outline\/\">outline the article<\/a> and then write it and publish it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-blog-post\/\">our guide to writing a blog post<\/a> to learn&nbsp;more.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Step 9. Monitor your website for technical issues\" data-section=\"monitor-your-website-for-technical-issues\">\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Step 9. 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