How to Create Free Website | WordPress Website | വെബ്‌സൈറ്റ് ഉണ്ടാക്കാം | Part-2 | Caten

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a free WordPress website. Whether you're starting a blog, portfolio, or business site, you can build a professional-looking website without any coding knowledge. This guide is based on the video from Caten Tech and is designed for beginners, especially those who prefer instructions in Malayalam.

Step 1: Sign Up for a Free Hosting Service

• Choose a reliable free hosting provider. Some popular options include:
  • WordPress.com
  • InfinityFree
  • 000webhost
• Visit the chosen provider's website.
• Click on “Sign Up” or “Get Started.”
• Fill in the necessary personal information, such as your email address and password.

Step 2: Select Your Domain Name

• After signing up, you will be prompted to choose a domain name.
• Consider the following tips:
  • Keep it short and memorable.
  • Use keywords relevant to your website’s content.
• If a free subdomain is offered (e.g., yoursite.wordpress.com), you can select that if you don't want to purchase a custom domain.

Step 3: Install WordPress

• Most free hosting services offer a one-click WordPress installation. Look for the WordPress installer in the hosting dashboard.
• Follow the prompts to install WordPress on your chosen domain.
• After installation, you’ll receive login details to access your WordPress dashboard.

Step 4: Choose a Theme

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
• Navigate to “Appearance” > “Themes.”
• Browse through the available themes and select one that fits your website's purpose.
• Click “Install” and then “Activate” to apply the theme to your site.

Step 5: Customize Your Website

• Go to “Appearance” > “Customize” to access the customization options.
• You can modify:
  • Site title and tagline
  • Header and footer options
  • Colors and fonts
• Preview your changes in real-time and hit “Publish” when satisfied.

Step 6: Add Essential Plugins

• Plugins enhance the functionality of your WordPress site. Install essential plugins by navigating to “Plugins” > “Add New.”
• Recommended plugins include:
  • Yoast SEO (for search engine optimization)
  • Contact Form 7 (to create contact forms)
  • Akismet (to prevent spam)
• Click “Install Now” and then “Activate” for each plugin you want to use.

Step 7: Create Key Pages

• Start creating important pages for your site:
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Blog (if applicable)
• Go to “Pages” > “Add New.”
• Use the editor to add content, images, and format your pages as needed.

Step 8: Set Up Your Menu

• After creating your pages, set up a navigation menu.
• Go to “Appearance” > “Menus.”
• Select the pages you want in your menu and click “Add to Menu.”
• Arrange the order by dragging and dropping, then click “Save Menu.”

Conclusion

You have successfully created a free WordPress website! Remember to regularly update your content and explore more plugins to enhance your site's functionality. As you become more comfortable with WordPress, consider exploring premium hosting and themes for additional features. Happy website building!