WordPress Installation

Topic: WordPress Installation

Duration: 40 minutes

Lesson Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define WordPress and its uses.
2. List the requirements for WordPress installation.
3. Successfully install WordPress locally and/or on a web server.

Instructional Materials:

• Computer system
• Local server software (e.g. XAMPP, WAMP, or MAMP)
• WordPress package (downloaded from wordpress.org)
• Internet connection (for online installation)

Lesson Content:

1. Meaning of WordPress:

WordPress is a free and open-source Content Management System (CMS) used for creating and managing websites and blogs easily, without deep coding knowledge.

2. Requirements for Installation:

• A web server (e.g. Apache)
• PHP language support
• MySQL database
• Web browser

3. Steps in Installing WordPress Locally:

1. Install a local server (e.g. XAMPP).
2. Start Apache and MySQL modules in the control panel.
3. Create a database for WordPress via phpMyAdmin.
4. Download and extract WordPress in the server’s htdocs folder.
5. Open WordPress in browser (e.g. localhost/wordpress).
6. Configure setup: enter database details and create admin credentials.
7. Complete installation — The WordPress dashboard appears ready for use.

4. Steps in Installing WordPress Online:

1. Purchase a domain name and web hosting.
2. Upload the WordPress files to the hosting via File Manager or FTP.
3. Create a MySQL database from the hosting control panel.
4. Run the installation by visiting your domain and follow the setup wizard.