Comments on: How to Install WordPress

By: Chintha Nagabhushanam

Chintha Nagabhushanam — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:35:15 +0000

Can any give solution to my question?

I have directories called www, public_html, etc.
do i have to install wordpress files in public_html files, i have installed in this folder but it’s running slow
what could be the reason

By: bradleybradwell

bradleybradwell — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:01:12 +0000

Now that Godaddy has a “my application section”, I find it much easier to install content management systems such as WordPress because it doesn’t require an FTP uploader.

However, I’m unsure about what other Hosting companies provide to their users. I heard Hostgator is pretty good with WordPress.

By: bedroom furniture

bedroom furniture — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:17:50 +0000

Do I just need to create a MYSQL database table and name it, or do I have to create the fields as well? Better off knowing this before I start, just in case I hit problems.

By: Brent2

Brent2 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:26:53 +0000

Personally, I’m loving Simple Scripts (http://www.simplescripts.com) for installing WordPress. It also works with Joomla, Magento and PHPBB. I’m with Bluehost who has it in their control panel, while others can apparently sign up for some kind of “Lite Account” to install it other places for free.

By: figaro

figaro — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:36:11 +0000

See how to install WordPress by watching a free step-by-step video at the link below. Lots of other WordPress video tutorials available on the same site.

http://educhalk.org/blog/?p=1

By: Ryan McMillan

Ryan McMillan — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:59:42 +0000

Here’s my updated How To Install WordPress screen cast videos that I posted to Youtube. Watch me install WordPress 2.6.1

Part 1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgu-Z4psiBA
Part 2 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNMDw25Yts0

Thanks again for the blog!

By: andrew

andrew — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:24:59 +0000

plase anyone knowing help me and show me how to install wordpress on a windows server enviroment.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:33:12 +0000

Here’s an easy step-by-step tutorial with screenshots on how to install WordPress on a Godaddy hosted domain.

http://tystips.com/archives/3/how2-install-wordpress-on-a-godaddy-hosted-domain/

By: Nunya

Nunya — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:04:07 +0000

…also you can change back and forth from Windows to Linux but the migration takes 3-4 hrs and up to 24hrs. So keep that in mind.
To change your server go to your account, open up your hosting account list and click on the domain that you want to change. A “HOSTING ACCOUNT DETAILS” box will appear on the right side of the window. Click on “SWITCH OPERATING SYSTEMS”. There will be several “upgrade” options, just choose the alternate OS that is within the package you originally signed up with. I had the economy package, so I switched from “Economy Hosting- Windows”, to “Economy Hosting- Linux”. I found that I had to delete my database I created while trying to install WordPress initially but it didn’t really matter since there was nothing there yet anyway. Not sure if that will apply to everyone though.

By: Nunya

Nunya — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:43:50 +0000

Hey everyone I just went through the same issue w/ trying to install WordPress on GoDaddy.
One thing that noone has explained yet is you have to be on a LINUX server in order for wordpress to operate. In other words, when I first signed up for my hosing package, I selected Windows as my server (at the time didn’t really know any better). Well Windows does not allow you to run a lot of the free add-ons that GoDaddy will install FOR YOU! That’s right, like a poster mentioned earlier, you can go into your control panel, expand the “CONTENT” tab and open up “GoDaddy Hosting Connection”. There’s a plethora of cool add on in there.

The other thing you must do after you create your MySQL database is get the “mysql###.secureserver.com” information. This can be found in your control panel as well. Go to “DATABASES” tab and open up MySQL. You should have a list of databases (i only have one for my blog), at the very right-hand side click on the pencil icon, that will show all the information associated to that database, in there is the secureserver.com information that you will need to enter in the ” define(’DB_HOST’, ‘localhost’) section of wordpress’ config file.

hope that helps…

now get out there and change your server from Window$ to Linux!

By: R

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:18:48 +0000

I’m havung the same problem, Chris. Any help out there?

By: Chris Boswell

Chris Boswell — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:55:55 +0000

I could do with a little advice here. I was just about to install word press the long-handed way i.e. download it change the wp-config-sample.php file and insert MYSQL DB connection details.

My first question is – do I just need to create a MYSQL database table and name it, or do I have to create the fields as well? Better off knowing this before I start, just in case I hit problems.

My second question is – I noticed that Bluehost is supposed to be a one-click install and I use BlueHost; however, I can’t see WordPress anywhere on my control panel, although I’m almost sure I’ve seen it there before, nor can I find any mention of WordPress. Where am I looking?

I usually spend a bit more time digging around before asking such fatuous questions, but I was just sort of hoping to hit the ground running here, and I’ve pretty much hit the ground floundering instead.

Thanks.

By: shaun

shaun — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:32:14 +0000

Actually godaddy will install wordpress for you… go to your hosting control panel and click on content->metropolis and then you will see a full list of apps that they will install for you free of charge… Very easy…

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:02:02 +0000

If you want to install WordPress on your web server, hosted with GoDaddy, here’s an easy to follow tutorial that will help you and save you a lot of time.

http://www.tutoriel.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=38
http://www.tutoriel.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=38

By: Halfdeck

Halfdeck — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:14:39 +0000

Installing WordPress is a cake walk – it’s the customization – making sure the template I’m toying with doesn’t flop on Google, collecting chicklet links off feedster, etc – that makes my head spin.

By: Aaron Brazell

Aaron Brazell — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:18:15 +0000

If it takes you 5 minutes to install it, you’re doing something wrong. ;)

By: radio jockey

radio jockey — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 05:51:07 +0000

One thing I must add to this post that if you are having your host as ” Godaddy” you are in trouble installing wordpress.

Problem is only here :
” define(’DB_HOST’, ‘localhost’); // 99% chance you won’t need to change this value ”

100% chances are that you have to change this value

On godaddy it look likes

” define(’DB_HOST’, ‘mysql##.secureserver.com’)

Replace ## with number which godaddy provides.

And remember this number changes everytime you creat a new database.

you can’t enjoy ” localhost ” on GoDaddy.

By: andy

andy — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:52:46 +0000

Um… it takes me a total of 12 seconds to install a new wordpress, because of CPanal/Fantastico… which is the best… even does automatic upgrades for me.

By: Rich Owings

Rich Owings — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:46:46 +0000

If you want a really easy install, use BlueHost. They automate the whole thing.

By: OneMillionSubscribers.com

OneMillionSubscribers.com — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:40:15 +0000

I love WordPress. It really is a 5 minute install. The hardest part of the install is adding the database in your webserver admin if you haven’t done it before. Once you have done that the hard part is over.

It actually takes longer to decide on a theme that you like than to actually install it. Then there is all the great plugins…