Simon walks complete beginners through creating a WordPress website, explaining the difference between wordpress.com and wordpress.org, setting up Hostinger hosting, installing WordPress, choosing a domain, and using the Astra theme and Starter Templates plugin with Elementor to customize pages, headers, and footers.
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This tutorial cuts through the confusion between wordpress.com and .org, showing beginners how to launch a fully customizable website with affordable hosting and free tools.
Unlike many tutorials that push expensive plans, this video emphasizes using the free, self-hosted version of WordPress with Elementor — a strategy that saves money while giving full design control.
Aspiring site owners should follow this guide step-by-step, then explore Elementor's advanced customization to tailor their site further.
Free open-source content management system used to build websites.
Popular drag-and-drop page builder plugin for WordPress.
Lightweight, customizable free WordPress theme.
Web hosting provider offering affordable plans with WordPress integration.
Plugin providing hundreds of pre-built website templates for Elementor.
Self-hosted WordPress software you download for free.
For-profit hosting service with limited free plan and paid upgrades.
What is the difference between wordpress.com and wordpress.org?
wordpress.org is free open-source software you install on your own hosting. WordPress.com is a hosted service with limited features unless you pay for higher plans.
Do I need to pay for WordPress itself?
No, WordPress software is free. You only pay for hosting and a domain name.
What hosting does the tutorial recommend?
Hostinger is recommended for its affordability and ease of use. The tutorial provides a special discount link.
How much does hosting cost in this tutorial?
As low as $3.99/month with a longer-term plan, and an extra 10% off with coupon code MeticsMedia.
Can I use a free theme?
Yes, the tutorial uses the free Astra theme and only free plugins.
Do I need to code to build my website?
No, the tutorial uses Elementor, a visual drag-and-drop builder. No coding required.
How do I install WordPress on Hostinger?
After purchasing hosting, go to the dashboard, set up a new site, choose WordPress, and follow the automated installation.
How can I customize my website's header or footer?
Click 'Customize' in the admin bar, then hover over the header or footer area and use the pen icons to edit.
How do I add a new page to my WordPress site?
From the admin bar click New > Page, name it, publish, then edit with Elementor to add content.
What if I want to use a pre-made design?
Use the Starter Templates plugin to import entire templates or single page blocks via Elementor.
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