Here we will discuss different ways to install WordPress depending on the situation demands. Let me detail all the most popular methods of installing WordPress on your web server/hosting or your local computer.
Using cPanel (Automated)
This is the easiest and fastest way to install WordPress on your hosting using your cPanel through an automated way.
The 2 most common software programs used to install WordPress are Fantastico De Luxe and Simple Scripts.
You can choose any good WordPress hosts and use the WordPress installation script /wizard that the web host offers which is normally located in the software section in cPanel.
You’ll be receiving your login details and a URL link to cPanel in an email after you select a web host and sign up for a web hosting plan.
Using MS Webmatrix
If don’t have a web hosting plan, use a free software program named, Microsoft Webmatrix for Windows users to install WordPress on your local computer. This method does not require a live web hosting server as the software creates a local server, database, and everything else needed on your local pc including WordPress.
After you have developed your WordPress installation and developed the website, you will be able to transfer the files and database to a live website hosting server.
Locally Using WAMP or MAMP
downloading the free software, WAMP, XAMMP, or MAMP for Mac users, you can easily install WordPress on your local pc or mac.
The software installs an Apache server, MySql Database, and PhpMyAdmin which is needed to host WordPress. Then you can install WordPress manually to WAMP or MAMP, creating a new database for WordPress in Php My Admin, and then edit your wp-config file as required.
Manually Using Cpanel or FTP
You can install WordPress manually using cPanel or FTP as both programs offer similar features. In this method, you will be able to upload the WordPress core files to the root directory of your site folder on your web server and create a new database to connect your files and database.
As this method involves the manual editing of the WordPress configuration, it is not recommended for beginners unless you are prepared for a learning curve depending on your technical skill level.
In a Sub Directory or Sub Domain
This method is generally used when you need to add a WordPress blog to a website. After creating a new subdomain or subdirectory, the WordPress files will be installed in the subdirectory.
For installing WordPress in a subdomain or subdirectory you can use cPanel software like Simple Scripts or Fantastico. This method is generally used when you are using a VPS hosting account as they normally don’t provide access to one-click installation software.
