How to make a WordPress website?
There are few things that you need to prepare before making a Wordpress website. We do not describe details about each element but simply let you know what you need to collect to build a website with WordPress.
Website domain
You need to register a domain for your website - this is a website address what user types in browser URL bar.
Hosting for WordPress
Choosing a good server for your WordPress website is very important. If it's slow your users will be nervous while waiting for your website response.
Webhosting should give you an access to FTP/SFTP. In cPanel (management system for your hosting) you should be able to create FTP/SFTP account. Then you can log in to your server using login, password and server address.
You should also be able to create MySQL database and MySQL user with access to this DB. You will need MySQL server address, login, password, and database name.
Many hostings let users installing Wordpress directly from cPanel - no need to know anything about FTP/SFTP and MySQL. It's very helpful for beginners.
Hosting requirements for WordPress
WordPress theme
Now we should choose an appropriate theme for your business. May WordPress themes you may get for free but usually, free WordPress themes are very simple and may be not meet your requirements. That's why maybe it's better to look for the professional WordPress theme that suits your needs.
How to install a WordPress theme?
WordPress plugins
Plugins are extensions for Wordpress to extend WordPress for new capabilities. For example, you can add a plugin that let you display a contact form on frontend or you can install a plugin that will automatically create a backup of your website once a week.
Look for free plugins for WordPress at WordPress repository.
How to install WordPress plugin?
Good luck :-)