Build, Customize, and Scale Your WordPress Site
A comprehensive guide to mastering the world’s most popular CMS.

One-Click WordPress Installation

1. Go to Applications > One-Click Installs.
2. Select WordPress.
3. Configure:
   • Admin Email: Use a secure address (not @yourdomain.com).
   • Directory: /public_html or /blog for subfolders.

Essential Plugins

• Security: Wordfence (firewall + malware scan).
• SEO: Rank Math (schema markup + keyword tracking).
• Performance: WP Rocket (caching + lazy load).

Custom Themes

• Uploading Themes:
  1. Download a theme (ZIP file).
  2. Go to WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Themes > Upload.
• Child Themes:
  Always modify CSS via child themes to preserve updates.

Automating Backups

1. Install UpdraftPlus.
2. Schedule daily backups to Google Drive or Dropbox.
3. Store backups for 90 days.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• White Screen of Death:
  • Enable debugging in wp-config.php:

    define('WP_DEBUG', true);  

  • Check for plugin conflicts.
• Failed Updates:
  Manually update via Applications > WordPress Manager.

Pro Tips

Use Staging Sites (Tools > Staging) to test plugins/themes risk-free.
Monitor uptime with Jetpack or UptimeRobot.