Do I need a web host before downloading WordPress?

  • Hello,

    I am a complete beginner and before I choose a web hosting site, I would like to build a website. Is there any way I can do this with WordPress?

    I saw another thread similar to this but it is not clear how they eventually managed to do this.

    Thanks in advance. ??

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  • JenR

    (@jennifer-roberts)

    You can install and use WordPress on your local computer – see:

    https://codex.www.ads-software.com/WordPress_Installation_Techniques#Installing_WordPress_Locally

    Hi,

    Download WordPress and extract that folder.

    1- After extraction put the WordPress folder under htdocs (Xampp/Mamp) or www (wamp).
    2- Open your browser and create database. For creating database you need to use localhost/phpmyadmin in URL
    3- You will get create database option there. Provide database name and click on “Create Database”. Suppose it is named as trialwordpress.
    4- Now type in localhost/your-wordpress-folder-name (which resides in your htdocs or www folder) for URL
    5- You will get a option of create configuration file. Click ->Lets Go .
    6- Fill the information in displayed form that consists of database name, username (use root), password (leave it blank), database host and table prefix (use default values) and click on “submit”.
    7- Now fill in your email id and desired username/password.
    8- Login to WordPress with your username and password.
    9- Make your site using Dashboard options.
    10- Now you can choose any web hosting to live your site.

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