Installing a WordPress Blog Using SimpleScripts
I recently moved my hosting to BlueHost which included four WordPress blogs. In the past, I have installed a WordPress Blog manually. This time I decided to give Simple Scripts a try since it was offered by BlueHost. SimpleScripts was introduced by BH and MAY be available with other hosting packages.
What is SimpleScripts? SimpleScripts is a one-click installation and upgrade utility for the web's most popular applications including Blogs, Photo Galleries, Online Stores, Forums, Wikis, and more.
Installing a WordPress Blog on BlueHost
Step 1: Sign on to your BlueHost control panel > Scroll down to Software / Services > Select WordPress > You will be redirected to the WordPress SimpleScripts page.
Step 2: The next screen > WordPress Panel will give you information and options which include:
- A description of the WordPress program with screenshots and License Information.
- The current version of WordPress and the release date.
- Any current installations of WordPress you may have already installed will be listed under the My Installs tab.
- Installation Options > Click Install.
Step 3: The next screen gives you the opportunity to select your install options.
- Step 1: Installation Preferences:
- Choose the version of WordPress you wish to install > Current stable version.
- Select where you want WordPress installed NOTE: I chose a subdomain that I had created earlier.
- Step 2: Advanced Options:
- Choose a name for your new site.
- Tick the box if you want a random administrator username and password created. NOTE: you may also choose to create your own password.
- Tick the box to automatically create a new database.
- Step 3: Legal Information
- Tick the I have read the Terms and Conditions Box > Click Complete
Step 4: You will see a progress bar then the message "Your Wordpress installation has completed successfully." The next screen will give you your access information which you should save. You will also received an email from SimpleScripts with your access information. SAVE IT! KEEP IT SAFE. Your WordPress installation is complete.
You can watch a video on YouTube on Installing wordpress using SimpleScripts
Configuring Your WordPress Blog
Step 5: Login to your newly created blog with the access information you were just given. The Dashboard will be the screen you see. NOTE: If you let WordPress automatically generate your password, you will see the warning notice shown below.
Notice: you're using the auto-generated password for your account. Would you like to change it to something you'll remember easier? Yes, Take me to my profile page | No Thanks, Do not remind me again.
The choice here is entirely up to you BUT a strong password will be better protection for you.
Step 6: On the left hand side navigation > Select Settings (you may need to expand the menu) > Select General. Make any changes you want to the following options:
- Blog Title - The name of your blog
- Tagline - A brief description of your blog
- WordPress Address - The location of the WordPress core files
- Blog Address - The URL location of the blog
- E-mail Address - A valid e-mail address that you control
- Membership - Use this to determine if you allow new users and how they are handled. NOTE: Since this particular blog is just for testing, I did NOT check anyone can register.
- New User default Role - Determines the capabilities of new users
- Date And Time - Sets the time and formats how its displayed (Eastern Daylight Savings Time is UTC-4)
Click Save Changes button
Step 7: Now that you have your WordPress Blog installed, you can download a free copy of Launching a WordPress Blog EBook and learn how to set up your blog.
If you are moving a blog from one host to another host, the newest versions of WordPress will allow you to export your data from your old blog and import it into your newly installed blog.
Once you have installed WordPress using Simple Scripts, you will received a Security Update Notice when you sign into your Control Panel to the effect of updating your simple scripts installations to the current versions. DO NOT USE THIS METHOD to update your installations. There is an auto upgrade feature in the current versions of WordPress.
Tutorial Revised and Updated April 12, 2010
