{"id":18793,"date":"2025-03-17T04:29:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T08:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/?p=18793"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:45:50","slug":"how-to-build-a-wordpress-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/branex.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-wordpress-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build A WordPress Website From Scratch – A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You recently came across a store and considered purchasing a bunch of <\/span>Adidas <\/b>or <\/span>Nike <\/b>shoes. The moment you walk in, the store feels heavily inviting to you. It appears the store was all geared up to attract, convince, and convert you. Isn’t that the standard terminology all of our digital marketing enthusiasts often use to communicate value to each other and customers? Speaking of digital, what if you could replicate the same experience online? This is only possible if you invest in a digital front, probably a website powered by WordPress<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

WordPress isn’t easy, they said! Well, nah, I believe there’s an entirely different side to the story. In reality, WordPress is one of the easiest platforms on which to build your digital presence, especially when partnered with a <\/span>digital product development agency<\/a> that understands how to make the most of it. Curious, aren’t we? In this article, we will find out everything we know about WordPress. <\/span><\/p>\n

From choosing the right platform to installing and configuring the WordPress website, let’s learn everything we know about WordPress and how it can give you a thriving digital presence. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How Do You Build a Custom Website Using WordPress? <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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<\/span>Step # 1 – Choosing the Right Platform <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Building a website requires choosing the right platform. <\/span>And WordPress tops the list by engaging almost 60%<\/strong> of the entire web space. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s easy-to-use and highly customizable. You can choose from many themes and install valuable plugins to make it work. So, before proceeding with designing your website, you need to come up with a goal. What do you think is the purpose of your website? Why do you need an online store, or will a website simply present what your company is about, and is it only a simple blog or portfolio? <\/span><\/p>\n

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When you decide on your goal behind setting up your website, choosing the best theme and configuring its presence with the right plugins becomes easy. Although you can invest in building a website from scratch using languages such as HTML & CSS, you must improve your coding skills. By far, the easiest way is to invest in a drag-and-drop builder such as an Elementor running on a CMS like WordPress. Platforms like WordPress can become more flexible & let you fully customize. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Top 8 CMS Platforms For Your Website Development<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>Do You Have a Technical Team Backing You? <\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

With WordPress, it’s important to understand how much technical knowledge you hold. There are plenty of drag-and-drop editors and pre-designed templates where your technical knowledge doesn’t matter much altogether. You can have a professional-looking website<\/a> without having any prior knowledge of coding. All you need is some base-level understanding of WordPress and voila!<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the most useful website builders available are none other than SeedProd<\/strong>, Thrive Architect<\/strong>, Beaver Builder<\/strong>, Divi<\/strong>, Elementor<\/strong>, Visual Composer<\/strong>, and Themify Builder<\/strong>. Apart from WordPress, there are brands such as Wix<\/strong>, Duda<\/strong>, and Web.com<\/strong>, which are often limited in functions. But when it comes to WordPress, there’s plenty of room for customization, and you can build the store to your preference.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Step # 2 – Buy Domain & Hosting <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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If you want to start a website, two essential things must be addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing the Right Domain Name<\/strong> –<\/strong> it’s what you will name your website. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your domain name will appear as your site’s address, like <\/span>www.yourwebsite.com<\/b>. Therefore, when you choose your domain name, you can choose one with which your brand can perfectly resonate. <\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing the Best Web Hosting<\/strong> –<\/strong> to run a website, you need to host it on a server. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your server is the space where you will be setting up your website instance. There are plenty of website hosting services available, and we recommend you choose the one that satisfies your budget. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How to Get Your Custom Domain Name? <\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

To get your custom domain name, visit a website like GoDaddy.com<\/strong> or NameCheap.com<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Search for your desired domain name and check its availability. <\/span><\/p>\n

If the domain name is available, then go ahead and make a purchase. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since the Internet space has become overly crowded and millions of websites launch almost every day, there’s a significant chance you won’t find any common names for custom domains. Either you will have to make a deal with an existing vendor, or you can test out different variations. <\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if <\/span>www.mywebsite.com<\/strong> is not available, you can always check for other variations, such as <\/span>www.mywebsiteisonline.com<\/strong>, <\/span>www.mywebsiteishere.com<\/strong>, or <\/span>www.mywebsitelaunch.com<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How to Choose a Website Hosting Provider? <\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

An essential step in setting up a WordPress website is to find an exemplary hosting service. <\/span>Hosting servers often come with their pre-designed plan options to deliver an optimized experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

HostNoc<\/strong> is a decent hosting service with various server types for hosting websites on WordPress. The plans usually include flexible rates and a pre-installed WordPress presence. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re just starting and unsure which hosting option to choose, <\/span>shared hosting<\/b> is a great choice. It’s affordable, easy to manage, and ideal for beginners.
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Other options, such as VPS, dedicated servers, and eCommerce hosting, provide advanced features, but if it’s your first time, consider hosting plans with <\/span>personalized features like product management, security, and payment integrations<\/b>—especially if you’re working with a WordPress website development company<\/a>​ <\/span>to build a scalable website.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Step # 3 – Install CMS on Your Desired Host<\/b> <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Once you have successfully set up your hosting and domain, your next task will be to install WordPress on your system<\/strong>. Many hosting providers simplify the process by introducing built-in tools that allow them to install WordPress in just a handful of clicks – no technical knowledge is required. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a step-by-step process on how a user can install WordPress. <\/span><\/p>\n