How to setup up your new WordPress site

  1. Create your site and select a WordPress domain name e.g. dannykwokcy1@wordpress.com
  2. Select a theme.
  3. Upgrade to a WordPress paid plan like Personal or Premium Plan if you want to link your personal domain name to your WordPress site.
  4. Update your site title and tagline.
  5. Update About yourself.
  6. Update your Home page.
  7. Create an email that use your custom domain and automatically forward to your email account e.g. contact at dannykwokcy dot com.
  8. Link your social media to your contact page.
  9. Decide on your contents focus and start writing!
  10. If you are still overwhelmed, you can check out the traditional book with a beginner guide to WordPress.

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