How to Create a WordPress Website with Bluehost Hosting

2. Choosing the right plan and signing up for Bluehost

The first step to creating a WordPress website with Bluehost is to choose the right plan and sign up for the hosting service. Bluehost offers three different plans for WordPress hosting: Basic, Plus, and Choice Plus. The Basic plan is ideal for beginners who are just starting with WordPress, while the Plus and Choice Plus plans are suitable for more established websites that require more resources.

To sign up for Bluehost, follow these steps:

Go to the Bluehost website and click on the "Get Started" button.

Choose a hosting plan that suits your needs.

Enter your domain name or register a new domain name.

Choose (A little help). 

Now Follow the Bluehost Setup wizard, and you can choose to Skip if you know what you are doing. 

now pick the theme or skip if you want you can always change it from the WordPress panel: 

press manage site then log into WordPress. 

4. Configuring WordPress Settings

After installing WordPress on your Bluehost website, you need to configure some essential settings to get started. The first thing you need to do is to log in to the WordPress dashboard by entering your admin username and password.

Once you have logged in, follow these steps to configure your WordPress settings:

• Go to the "Settings" menu and click on "General."

• Update the site title and tagline.

• Choose your preferred language and timezone.

• Save the changes.

5. Choosing and installing a WordPress theme

HOW TO FIND AND PURCHASE WORDPRESS THEMES ON THEMEFOREST

If you're looking for premium WordPress themes for your Bluehost WordPress site, Themeforest is the most popular destination with a catalog of over 10,000+ themes in various categories like Business and Health. The majority of themes cost between $29 - $79, and the installation process is the same for all of them. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you purchase and install a WordPress theme from Themeforest onto your Bluehost WordPress site:

Click Here to Go to Themeforest.

Step 1: Go to Themeforest's WordPress category and browse through the themes available. You can also use the search bar on the top-right to find industry-specific themes, such as medical themes. 

Step 2: Click on the Live Preview button on any of the listings to see a working version of the theme. If you find a theme you like, click on the listing for more information, such as features and reviews. 

Step 3: If everything checks out, click the Add to Cart button and complete the payment. 

Step 4: After payment, you should be redirected to the download section. Click on the download button of the purchased theme and select “Installable WordPress File Only.”

That's the entire process! Themeforest should provide you with a zip file of the theme that you can install on any WordPress site.

HOW TO INSTALL WORDPRESS THEMES ON YOUR BLUEHOST WORDPRESS WEBSITE

After obtaining a good theme, the next step is to install it on your WordPress site. The process for setting up themes on WordPress can vary depending on the theme developer's approach. Once you purchase a theme from a marketplace like Themeforest.net, you will receive a documentation PDF or link that outlines all the setup instructions in written text or easy-to-follow videos.

To install the theme, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to WordPress and navigate to the “Appearance” page using the sidebar.

Step 2: Click on the “Add New” button on the Appearance page.

Step 3: Click on “Upload Theme” to reveal the uploader, then select “Choose File” and locate the theme zip file you obtained from Themeforest or another marketplace. Click on “Install Now.”

Step 4: Once the installation process is complete, click on “Activate,” and the theme will become active on your WordPress website.

Regardless of the theme you purchase, there are three essential steps to setting up WordPress themes. First, you need to add in your theme's purchase license code to validate automatic updates. Second, you need to install all required plugins. Third, you need to import a ready-made demo. Once you have completed these steps, you only need to replace all demo content (text and images) on the theme with your own, which is simple and requires no coding thanks to drag and drop page builders like Divi, WP Bakery, and Elementor.

6. Installing essential WordPress plugins

WordPress plugins are add-ons that add functionality to your website. Bluehost offers a variety of free and premium WordPress plugins that you can choose from. You can also choose from third-party WordPress plugin providers.

1. To install WordPress plugins, follow these steps:

2. Go to the "Plugins" menu and click on "Add New."

3. Choose a plugin that suits your needs.

4. Click on the "Install Now" button.

5. Once the plugin is installed, click on the "Activate" button.

Some essential WordPress plugins that you should consider installing are:

• Yoast SEO: helps optimize your website for search engines

• Jetpack: offers various security and performance features

• Contact Form 7: allows you to create contact forms for your website

• W3 Total Cache: helps improve website speed and performance

• WPForms: allows you to create custom forms for your website

7. Creating pages and posts

Now that you have installed a WordPress theme and essential plugins, the next step is to create pages and posts for your website. Pages are static content, such as the About Us and Contact pages, while posts are dynamic content that appear in reverse chronological order, such as blog posts.

To create pages and posts, follow these steps:

Go to the "Pages" or "Posts" menu and click on "Add New."

Enter a title for your page or post.

Add content to your page or post using the WordPress editor.