{"id":17973,"date":"2012-01-30T22:22:52","date_gmt":"2012-01-30T14:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bluchic.com\/?p=17973"},"modified":"2026-03-21T17:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T09:28:09","slug":"wordpress-getting-started-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluchic.com\/wordpress-getting-started-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Your First WordPress Site: The Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve decided to carve out your own slice of the World Wide Web and fulfill your dream of doing what you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the initial setup process can seem a little daunting if you\u2019re not sure where to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where we come in! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post will help you build your dream WordPress website, step by step.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want you to spend less time building your website, and more time building your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready? Let\u2019s get started on how to start a WordPress website!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Start a WordPress Website Part #1: Plan Your Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1 | Start with the end in mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making a plan for your website upfront is essential, as it will keep you focused on your goals. Spend a little time doing some competitive research and mapping out the structure of your site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a starting point, brainstorm the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n