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In this WordCamp Atlanta 2014 presentation, Carel Bekker the owner of ClickHOST.com shows you step-by-step how-to install WordPress. The presentation also includes self hosting options, hosting plans and 4 awesome beginner tips.
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SELF HOSTING WORDPRESS
Carel Bekker @ClickHOST & @carelbekker
I’m originally from South Africa
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What we’ll cover
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• Quick overview of Self-hosted VS WordPress.com • Ways to install WordPress • One click install step-by-step • Self hosting options • Hosting plans • Beginner tips.
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WordPress.org VS WordPress.com• WordPress.com:
• FREE + Paid upgrades • Sign up directly for an account at WordPress.com • Managed and hosted by the peeps behind WordPress. • Limitations !
• WordPress.org: • Need a hosting service, so costs involved. • Install WordPress. • Full control over customizations and no restrictions.
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How do I install WordPress?
• 4 options: • 1. DIY using a one-click installer — very easy • 2. Ask somebody to do it for you 😃 • 3. Ask your hosting provider to install it for you. • 4. Use a managed hosting provider and sign up for an
account.
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One-click WordPress install
• Log into your cPanel, usually: domainname.com/cpanel • Find your script installer or WordPress icon.
• Softaculous or Fantastico. • Click on the icon to start the process. • Then click on
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Success!
• Login using: http://howtoclickhost.com/wp-admin/
• Now you can go wild with themes, plugins, etc.
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A new installation of WordPress 3.8.1 has been completed. The details of the installation are shown below: Path : /home/howtocli/public_html URL : http://howtoclickhost.com Admin URL : http://howtoclickhost.com/wp-admin/ Admin Username : dontuseadmin Admin Password : ———————- Admin Email: [email protected] MySQL Database : howtocli_wp360 MySQL DB User : howtocli_wp360 MySQL DB Host : localhost MySQL DB Password : 64-]SqIy7P Update Notification : Enabled Auto Upgrade : Disabled Automated Backups : Disabled Time of Installation : March 13, 2014, 10:52 pm
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Hosting solutions
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What is it? PRO CON
Shared Share a server w/ other websites. Inexpensive Shared w/ others
Dedicated Your own fully dedicated server. Full control & access Expensive
VPS Your own virtualized server. Like Dedicated but less expensive
Still share disks, other resources.
Cloud Similar to VPS, but on-demand resources. Resource usage billing.
Instant flexibility and scalability
Flexibility comes at a cost.
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WordPress hosting
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What is it? Cost Who?
WordPress.com
Hosted by WordPress FREE + Upgrades wordpress.com
Self-hosted Install WordPress and host it your self! $5-$15/month Most Website
hosting companies.
WordPress friendly
Hosting addons like one-click installs, etc. $5-$15/month
ClickHOST, DreamHost, BlueHost.
Managed Managed WordPress hosting $25+/monthMedia Temple,
wpengine, Flywheel.
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Beginner tips #1
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Make frequent backups
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Beginner tip #2
Don’t use ADMIN as user!
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Tip #3: Update!
• Always keep your WordPress installation current!
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• Keep your plugins updated.
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• Backup BEFORE you update.
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Tip #4: Security Plugins
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Email us to get your FREE top 5 beginner WordPress tips sticker.
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Resources
• The difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org - Mickey Mellen
• Self Hosted WordPress.org VS WordPress.com infographic • Backing up WordPress & Basic Security - WordCamp Atlanta 2014 !
• How to install WordPress on ClickHOST (video)
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Carel Bekker
President&Owner [email protected]
Twitter : @clickhost, @carelbekker Tel: 404.220.8110
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