You can use WordPress to build your dream website in a variety of ways. The software is generally easy to use, but getting started can be intimidating if you’re completely new to the process. This is why we created this “How to Build a WordPress Website” guide.
Building a WordPress Website
- Select a WordPress plan (WordPress.com only).
- Set up your domain name and hosting provider.
- Install WordPress.
- Choose your theme.
- Add posts and pages to your website.
- Customize your website.
- Install plugins.
- Optimize your website to increase page speed.
- Get inspired from WordPress website examples.
WordPress is by far the most popular CMS on the market today. Its simplicity and adaptability enable the vast majority of users and business owners to create a website that meets their requirements. Here’s how you can do it too.
Select a WordPress plan (WordPress.com only).
Choose a WordPress plan to start building your website. As previously stated, WordPress.org only offers one (free) plan option, but it requires you to purchase your domain, hosting provider, plugins, themes, and everything else associated with your WordPress site.
WordPress.com allows you to choose from five different plans.

The monthly fee, types of site customization, and access to marketing tools are the main differences between these plans.