Why should I install WordPress on my PC?
Usually, if you want to build a WordPress site, you will need to purchase a domain and hosting and launch your website live.
But, if you don’t want to launch your website, right now? Also, if you just want to try and test WordPress, you can do that by following the steps.
Installing WordPress locally, helps you test themes or plugins on your local site, before using it on your live website.
When you install WordPress locally, then all your website files will be stored on your computer. This means that only you can access your website which is a great way to get used to making your OWN website, for free.
After you have built your website in your area, you can submit it to a live website.
1) Download Bitnami:
You can download Bitnami here ➜ https://bitnami.com/stack/wordpress
This software will allow you to use WordPress on your computer. The software downloading, you can go to the next step.
2) Add Bitnami:
To install Bitnami and open the Bitnami Software then complete the installation by entering the login details for your local WordPress site.
(Make sure you remember the login details, as you will need this login for your local WordPress site)
The installation is complete. Now, WordPress will be installed on your computer. To access it, simply click on "Access WordPress"
You will now be able to see your WordPress Site running on your computer.
To visit your website, too, you can go to your browser and type: localhost / WordPress
To login to WordPress, you can go to localhost / WordPress / login
(You can use the same login details you entered in Bitnami installation, to log in to WordPress)
Once logged in, you can start building your website.
That's all!
Here's how easy it is, you can install WordPress locally on your computer.
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