HostGator is one of the top hosting companies and provides Linux shared hosting packages so HostGator and WordPress should be a good match.
In fact HostGator and WordPress go together very well as HostGator provide a good webhostingservice with an emphasis on support. Many people use them for hosting WordPress powered sites including both personal and commercial sites.
WordPress users should not really need support (but it is comforting to know that it is available if necessary) as setting up a WordPress site on Hostgator is easy and does not require any technical knowledge. Starting from scratch the process is:
Choose your domain name – at present it is best to register this with GoDaddy or Cheapnames as Hostgator’s domain registration service is limited but this is set to change during 2011.
Signup with Hostgator – The process is simple and it is possible to simply pay monthly without any contract but the best price is obtained by paying 36 months upfront. Be aware that any discount you get at the outset applies to the first invoice only. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LATEST HOSTGATOR COUPONS.
Set-up the DNS – You will receive an email shortly after signing up giving you all the necessary details including the Nameserver addresses. These need to be entered on the website of your domain name registrar.
Go in cPanel (the email will tell you how) – Go to the “Software/Services” section and select Fantasico De Luxe.
[Note: As you will see from the above HostGator are now offering QuickInstall which offers even more but it is still in beta.]
From the left hand menu select “WordPress”. The WordPress menu will then appear in the center and “New Installation” should be clicked.
On the next screen ‘Install on Domain’ should already show your domain and ‘Install in Directory’ can be left blank. Complete the remaining fields, at this stage this data is not important as you will probably want to change it later, once you see what it is used for. However, it is a very good idea to use a strong password from the outset (and don’t call the administrator “Admin” as many people do this and as a result it is a security weakness).
Click ‘Install WordPress’ and ‘Finish Installation’ on the next page.
You will now get a confirmation that WordPress has been installed and be offered the chance to email details to yourself (this is worth doing as it will give you a record of the login details).
Log into WordPress – select a theme, pick a layout you like, add a few plugins and then start adding content. If you need help with WordPress download the free training videos from this site (see sidebar).
As you will see it is very easy to set-up HostGator and WordPress and it can be done very quickly.
HostGator is now partnered with CloudFlare who provide a free service that improves site security and loading speed. It is ideal for WordPress and there is a plugin to make setup easier.
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