When I started my Blogging career, Dreamhost was very first choice that I opted for. Here I will be sharing a step by step guide for newbie to get start with WordPress on Dreamhost. Before, we move ahead, I will let you know the reason why I opted for Dreamhost:
- It’s compatible with Latest WordPress
- It’s cheap
- Offer free domain
I remember paying $50 for one year hosting + free domain name with who.is guard, which was good enough for any newbie to get start at cheap. Dreamhost offers two week risk-free acount, so you can grab one account without paying and if you not happy with their service, you can cancel it anytime.
You can use coupon code “SML50” to get $50 off when you sign up for Dreamhost. So, I assume this is enough to get you started and lets get it straight to the topic: WordPress installation on Dreamhost server.
People like me who started blogging via Blogspot find it hard to migrate to WordPress. More over they feel that getting into WordPress and setting it up would be tough, but the fact is if you know how to work on your laptop/computer you can easily start playing with WordPress.
I have already spoken about my amazing experience with dreamhost and WordPress quite lots of time, and I’m glad that many of you moved to wordpress after reading my post.
If you planning to grab any hosting, I will suggest try dreamhost you will love it. Some of the reasons why I love dreamhost
- Dreamhost 50$ discount coupon <Valid till Dec 2012)
If you are already familiar with Installing wordpress, then skip this post and check SEO strategies to make your blog search engine friendly.
Once you signup with dreamhost, your login and FTP server details you will receive on the Email address you specified. Keep them handy which will be useful when you upload files on your server.
How to Install WordPress on Dreamhost?
Login to your dreamhost webpanel. On the homepage click on One click installs
After that you will be redirected to select between 2 option. Easy install and Advance Install mode. To make your wordpress install automatic, Select Advance mode. Now you need to select your database name and SQL hostname and create a user.
Keep all these details handy and save them on your local hard-disk.
After some time you will receive an Email on your account stating that Successfully installed wordpress on your account . Just follow the email where you need to create an admin account.
Follow the first link and enter your email address and name of the blog, Though name of the blog can be changed easily. Do cross check your email address twice before you click on Install wordpress.
Next screen will have your wordpress username and password Username = admin and password will be randomly generated.
Copy the password, and login to your wordpress panel
by typing http://www.yourdomainname.com/wp-admin/
Replace Yourdomainname with your blog url i,e Shoutmeloud in my case.
Use the login and password given above and don’t forget to change your password by clicking on users at the right sidebar.
If still need help, feel free to hire me to install wordpress and optimize your blog for SEO. Use shoutmeloud contact form to get in touch with me.
Article by Harsh Agrawal
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Nice post Harsh.. It’ll really help newbies. Do the instructions given here works with every hosting provider or with Dreamhost only ?
The process is almost same for every host. Since I’m using Dreamhost, so I prefer keeping it simple and titled as wordpress installation on dreamhost hosting.
@Harsh, first of all congratulations for the new theme,it looks awesome,you have removed lots of unwanted things and add lots of demanding features. Also this post is very useful for newbies who don’t have any idea about Wordpress installation and web hosting, that’s why i love Shoutmeloud, keep giving the demanding informations. Thanks.
Thanks Himanshu, Its actually support from you guys that make me write such tutorials.
I realize later people who are non tech found it tough to deal with installation part. Such tutorial will help them to start with their own blog.
Thanks Rahul. Welcome to shoutmeloud
Hi dear, ur blog is really good.
I am coofiuse to select templets so can u help me to find better templets(them) for my site
Mohan
you can try comfy blogspot theme for your blog
http://www.shoutmeloud.com/comfy-magazine-style-template-for-blogspot-blogspot-theme.html
hay your blog is realy gud with interesting stuff like this .. . i like your all posts .. in this post u have explained ony Installing self hosted wordpress blog in dream host but i want from the beginging i.e what is registraing domain ?,
hosting a domain like this …….. can please post from the basic because i am look for that .. i will come back to your blog once again to c how you replayed to this comment . I also looking for hosting a self domain in WP but i don’t know how to do that so i am commenting here i think u can help me …..
Well registering domain is like buying a name for your blog or website. You can easily search for a domain name at very place. Domain name for a year will cost you 10$ and then come the hosting. Hosting is the place where all your files will be stored. Like in blogspot, which is powered by Google servers. In this case I’m talking about dreamhost hosting service. Which I use.
Its easy to buy a free domain along with a hosting from dreamhost. I’m talking about dreamhost because of my experience with it.
For one year it will cost u 69$.
Let me know if u need more help or want me to set up wordpress for you on remote.
You can sign up for dreamhost here .
Hi,
i am still wating for your reply dear
@ Mohan
you can try comfy blogspot theme for your blog
http://www.shoutmeloud.com/comfy-magazine-style-template-for-blogspot-blogspot-theme.html
Please tell me how to install wordpress in small small business web hosting India!
If you use Linux hosting with Cpanel, it’s very easy to setup Wordpress 2.8 with the Fantastico installer.
Perfect for new bloggers or those moving to own domain to host blogs.. thumbs up for this article..
Nice tutorial to host self hosted wordpress blog on dreamhost. Procedure to upload is almost same for every host. I am using Godaddy and am happy with their service.
Kavita some how I never liked Godaddy for WordPress hosting and always found one or more problem with their hosting when it comes to WordPress. Probably it’s me only but I saw the same reaction from other bloggers friend who were using Godaddy as hosting.
Very good tutorial!!!
I have a domain and hosting(windoes) in Net4india. How can I transfer my wordpress blog to selfhosted domain?
Pl. Help
Thanks for the great tutorial! With this, I am gonna start creating my new wordpress blog. I am gonna share this to my friends too.
Thumbs up mate!
How is Just Host for wordpress. Infact how is justhost.com overall?
I read some of your posts about self-hosted blogs. Somehow I learned a lot from you. Just want to know how to migrate my blog Life Ascending from blogspot to wordpress, if it’s possible. Thanks!!!
Thanks for this tutorial,i was in need of this.
You explained it well,installation process is pretty simple.
Hi harsh, I am a Jim and currently use blogger for blogging. I already own a custom domain and I want to move to wordpress, please guide me. Idk anything abt WP.