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Getting Started with WordPress: A Beginner’s Guide
What is WordPress?
WordPress is a powerful and flexible platform that lets you create websites without needing to know how to code. It powers over 40% of Australian websites, making it a very popular and highly recommended choice.
With a wide range of themes and templates, plus intuitive page builders, designing your site is simple and accessible for anyone. No technical expertise required.
How to get started with WordPress websites
Sign up for WordPress hosting
Choose a WordPress hosting plan. If you are just starting out, we recommend the 'Apprentice' plan.
Register a new domain name or bring your own
Every website needs a domain name (e.g. example.com.au)
Setup WordPress and start building your website
Follow along with the below guide to get your website built and online
Setting up your new WordPress website
Setting Up WordPress
Installing the Astra WordPress theme
A WordPress theme defines a website's design and layout, offering customizable templates and styles without needing to code.
You can find the Astra WordPress theme by going to your WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Themes > Add New Themes.
You can see the Astra theme is one of the first themes displayed in the repository.
Step 1: Setup your template
Once the Astra theme is installed, click on the "Let's get started with templates" button.
Step 2: Choose a builder
We recommend using a 'classic starter template' over the AI builder
Step 3: Choose a page builder
We recommend using a 'Elementor' page builder
Step 4: Choose a template
Find a template that suits your need and style
Step 5: Choose a your font and colour
Pick a font and colour that suits your branding and style
Step 6: Skip this step
We recommend simply skipping this step
Step 7: Complete
Press the complete button and your new website template will setup
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