i've downloaded wordpress and secured a domain. what next?

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https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Installing_WordPress

Thank you! I figured it out. Im using the colorway theme but can’t seem to deactivate some of the widgets. i put them in the deactivate column in the theme options but they aren’t disappearing from the page. any ideas?

also, how do i remove places for users to reply? i do not want this to be blog site.

I just answered your second question for someone else here https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/newby-using-wordpress-for-a-non-blog-website?replies=3