Key Takeaways You already know what WordPress is. This article is about getting it live. Whether you go the one-click route or the manual route, here is what this guide covers: WordPress.org vs WordPress.com - which one you actually want to install. One-click install - the fastest, beginner-friendly method via your hosting dashboard. Manual install via FTP - for when you want full control over your setup. What to do right after installation - so your site is not sitting there half-dressed. 2026 update: WordPress 7.0 is now live. This guide reflects the latest setup. Introduction You have a domain. You have hosting. You have googled " how to install WordPress " approximately four times and somehow ended up more confused. You are not doing anything wrong. The process just has a few forks in the road that no one bothers to explain upfront. This guide does not waste your time. It covers the two main installation methods, the one-click install for most people and t...