How I Make Websites on WordPress: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

In this video, I show you how I make websites on WordPress that rank in search and blow my competitors out of the water. This step-by-step tutorial will cover everything you need to know to create a website you can be proud of. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this video is your ultimate guide to creating a stunning website on WordPress. Resources & links mentioned: GreenGeeks: https://davidwoutersen.com/greengeeks GeneratePress Premium: https://davidwoutersen.com/generatepress GenerateBlocks Pro: https://davidwoutersen.com/generatebl... ShortPixel Image Optimizer: https://davidwoutersen.com/shortpixel Canva: https://davidwoutersen.com/canva ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ Google Analytics: https://analytics.google.com/ Google Search Console: https://search.google.com/ Gmail: https://mail.google.com/ Miro: https://davidwoutersen.com/miro LinkWhisper: https://davidwoutersen.com/linkwhisper ConvertBox: https://davidwoutersen.com/convertbox Affi.AI: https://davidwoutersen.com/affiai WP Rocket: https://davidwoutersen.com/wprocket Additional CSS Code: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K... In this video, we cover: Getting started: How to get website hosting and a domain name Setting Up WordPress: A step-by-step walkthrough of installing and configuring WordPress for optimal site performance. Themes & Plugins Galore: Learn how to install GeneratePress (and Premium), and essential plugins like RankMath, Antispam Bee, LiteSpeed Cache, ShortPixel Image Optimizer, and GenerateBlocks (including the Pro version). Content Creation: Master creating engaging blog posts, articles, and web pages. Branding: Craft a unique custom logo and favicon to make your site stand out. Google Tools Integration: How to set up Google Analytics and Google Search Console easily. Custom Email Addresses: Create unique email addresses with your domain name (including redirecting multiple emails to one for easy management). Designing a beautiful website: Creating a captivating custom homepage, category pages, contact and about pages. Dynamic Author Boxes: Create author boxes linking to social profiles, and learn how to add hero title boxes and breadcrumbs to articles. Managing WordPress Users: Step up your team management game by adding users with custom author profile pictures. Whether launching a blog, a business site, or a personal portfolio, this tutorial will equip you with all the skills you need to create a stunning and efficient WordPress website in 2024 and beyond. Why This Tutorial? Comprehensive: Covers every nook and cranny of WordPress website creation. Easy to follow: Designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced users. Practical: Follow along on an actual site build to help you grasp concepts better. No shortcuts, just a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that's easy to follow. Subscribe:    / @davidwoutersen   How I rank blog posts for 100's of keywords without backlinks:    • How I Rank Blog Posts For 100's of Keyword...   Simple SEO Silos:    • Simple SEO Silo Structure For Websites & B...   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:13 - Preview 00:01:42 - Hosting & Domain 00:10:22 - GreenGeeks Dashboard 00:12:30 - Installing WordPress 00:16:58 - Important WordPress Settings 00:28:30 - Installing a theme 00:29:38 - GeneratePress Premium 00:35:39 - GenerateBlocks 00:37:06 - GenerateBlocks Pro 00:40:58 - ShortPixel 00:53:45 - Antispam Bee 00:55:55 - RankMath 00:56:50 - Creating a Gmail Account 01:02:30 - Setting up Google Analytics 01:08:53 - Google Search Console Overview 01:13:00 - Setting up RankMath 01:38:09 - Bonus Plugins 01:38:32 - PrettyLinks 01:40:30 - WP Rocket 01:41:05 - Affi AI 01:43:07 - ConvertBox 01:44:44 - LinkWhisper 01:46:00 - Creating a Logo 01:55:21 - Using ChatGPT for Logos 02:03:42 - Creating a Favicon 02:07:55 - Canva For Blogging 02:14:05 - Uploading Blog Posts 02:44:57 - Adding a Table of Contents 03:31:19 - Uploading the Logo 03:36:10 - Customizing Website Appearance 04:00:00 - Creating Categories 04:13:47 - Adding WordPress Users 04:33:20 - Creating Pages 04:39:24 - Creating a Menu 04:44:40 - Creating a Custom Home Page 06:28:20 - Creating an About Page 06:44:50 - Creating a Contact Page 06:50:52 - Creating Custom Category Pages 07:10:54 - Mobile Optimization 07:17:54 - GeneratePress Elements 07:18:20 - Creating a Title Header 07:32:12 - Creating a dynamic Author Box 07:54:35 - Creating a Footer 08:12:57 - Creating an HTML Sitemap 08:18:30 - Very Important Setting 08:23:07 - Creating Custom Email Addresses 08:27:00 - Forwarding Email Addresses 08:33:13 - Thanks For Watching Disclaimer: Some of these links may be affiliate links. Any purchases through these links may earn me a commission at no additional cost. Your support is greatly appreciated & helps me make more of these videos.