NORTHSTARRS

Choosing a hosting provider and plan (e.g. Kinsta).

Installing WordPress on the hosting server.

Customizing the appearance of the website using themes and plugins.

Selecting and installing a theme.

Customizing the theme's appearance (e.g. colors, fonts, layout).

Installing and configuring plugins for additional functionality (e.g. contact forms, SEO, security).

Choosing a domain name and checking its availability.

Registering the domain through a domain registrar (e.g. GoDaddy).

Understanding the different types of domain extensions (e.g. .com, .net, .org).

Configuring the DNS settings for the domain through the domain registrar.

Adding DNS records (e.g. A records, CNAME records).

Adding the domain to the WordPress website through the hosting provider's control panel.

Testing the domain to ensure it is correctly linked to the website.

Adding pages and posts to the website.

Customizing the navigation menu.

Using widgets and shortcodes to add functionality to the website (e.g. social media links, forms).

Creating custom post types and taxonomies to organize content (e.g. products, events).

Keeping WordPress, themes, and plugins up to date to ensure security and performance.

Backing up the website regularly to prevent data loss.

Managing users and roles to control access to the website.

Optimizing the website for search engines (SEO).