How to Install WordPress on Bluehost Hosting 2023 - Complete Tutorial

     So you’ve decided to start a WordPress blog or website. Congratulations! WordPress is an excellent content management system that allows you to create a beautiful website or blog with ease. Now, the next step is to find a hosting provider and install WordPress. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install WordPress on Bluehost, one of the most popular hosting providers. We will walk you through each step of the process so that you can get your site up and running in no time.

What is WordPress?

WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that allows you to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing website. It is free and open source software released under the GPL.

WordPress is used by millions of people around the world, including many large organizations, such as The Guardian, Forbes, and The New York Times.

Installing WordPress on Bluehost hosting is easy and only takes a few minutes. In this complete tutorial, we will show you how to do it.

What is Bluehost Hosting?

Bluehost is a web hosting company owned by Endurance International Group. It is one of the 20 largest web hosts, collectively hosting well over 2 million domains with its sister companies, HostMonster, FastDomain and iPage.

Bluehost is known for its affordable shared hosting plans, which are popular with new website owners. The company offers four main types of hosting – Shared, VPS, Dedicated, and Cloud – each with several different sub-options to choose from.

In this article, we will focus on how to install WordPress on Bluehost’s Shared Hosting plan. This is the most popular type of hosting for WordPress websites due to its affordability and ease of use.

WordPress Requirements

To run WordPress we recommend your host supports:
PHP version 7.4 or greater
MySQL version 5.6 or greater OR MariaDB version 10.1 or greater
HTTPS support

We also recommend that you have a domain name ready and pointing to your hosting account and that you’ve registered it with Bluehost. If you don’t have a domain name yet, don’t worry, you can register one when you setup your hosting account (we’ll show you how to do that later in this guide).

How to Install WordPress on Bluehost

1. How to Install WordPress on Bluehost

Installing WordPress on your Bluehost hosting account is a quick and easy process. We will walk you through the steps needed to get WordPress up and running on your account.

Before we begin, you will need to have a domain name registered with Bluehost. If you have not done this yet, please see our guide on how to register a domain name with Bluehost.

Once you have registered your domain name, log into your Bluehost control panel and click on the "Install WordPress" icon under the Website section:

On the next page, select your domain name from the dropdown menu and click on the "Check Domain" button:

Bluehost will now check to see if your domain is eligible for installation of WordPress. If everything is okay, you will see a green message saying "Congratulations! Your domain is eligible for one-click install." Click on the "Install" button to continue:

On the next page, select the version of WordPress you would like to install and click on the "Install" button again:

Bluehost will now begin installing WordPress onto your account. This process may take a few minutes to complete. Once it is finished, you will see a success message letting you know that WordPress has been installed successfully:

You can now access your new WordPress site by going to http://yourdomainname.com/wp-admin (replace "yourdomainname

Step One: Choose Your Domain Name and hosting plan on Bluehost

If you're just getting started with your first website, you may be wondering how to choose a domain name and hosting plan on Bluehost. Here's a quick guide to help you get started.

When choosing a domain name, try to choose something that is short, catchy, and easy to remember. Avoid using hyphens or numbers if possible. Once you've chosen your domain name, head over to Bluehost and select the hosting plan that best fits your needs.

If you're unsure which plan is right for you, Bluehost offers a 30-day money back guarantee so you can try out their service with no risk. Once you've selected your hosting plan, be sure to enter your domain name into the "I have a domain name" field on the signup page.

If everything looks good, go ahead and click "Submit." Congratulations! You've just taken the first step towards creating your own website.

Step Two: Set Up Your Domain Name

If you don't already have a domain name, you'll need to purchase one. You can do this through a domain registrar such as GoDaddy or Namecheap. Once you've purchased your domain, you'll need to point it to your Bluehost hosting account.

This is simple to do and only takes a few minutes. First, log in to your Bluehost account and go to the "Domains" section. Next, click on the "Addon Domains" tab.

Enter your domain name in the "New Domain Name" field and select the correct root directory from the drop-down menu. Finally, click on the "Add Domain" button. That's it! Your domain is now pointing to your Bluehost account and you're ready to install WordPress.

Step Three: Install WordPress

1. Step Three: Install WordPress

Installing WordPress on your Bluehost hosting account is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes. To get started, log into your Bluehost account and click on the "My Sites" tab at the top of the page. From there, click on the "WordPress" icon and then click "Install."

Enter your domain name in the box provided and choose whether you want to install WordPress in the root directory or in a subdirectory. We recommend installing WordPress in the root directory for simplicity's sake. Once you've made your selection, click "Next."

On the next page, select the version of WordPress you want to install and then click "Install." Bluehost will now begin installing WordPress on your account. This process usually takes just a few minutes.

Once WordPress has been installed, you'll be able to access it by going to your domain name in a web browser (e.g., www.example.com). You can then log into the WordPress admin area by adding /wp-admin to the end of your domain name (e.g., www.example.com/wp-admin).

Step Four: Configure Your Settings

1. Step Four: Configure Your Settings

Now that you have installed WordPress on your Bluehost account, it's time to configure your settings.

First, you will need to log in to your WordPress dashboard. You can do this by going to yourdomain.com/wp-admin (replace "yourdomain" with your actual domain name).

Once you are logged in, you will be taken to the WordPress admin area. Here, you can change your site's title, description, and other settings.

Next, you will need to choose a theme for your website. There are thousands of free and paid themes available for WordPress. Choose one that suits your needs and install it on your site.

Finally, you will need to add some content to your website. You can do this by creating new posts and pages. Add some text, images, and videos to make your site more engaging for visitors.

Step Five: Choose and Install a Theme

There are two places you can find WordPress themes: the WordPress.org theme repository and commercial theme shops.

The WordPress.org theme repository is a great place to start your search for a free theme. All themes in the repository have been reviewed by the WordPress community to make sure they meet certain quality and security standards.

If you want more control over the design of your site, or if you need a specific type of functionality that you can't find in a free theme, you may want to consider purchasing a premium theme from a commercial theme shop.

Once you've found a theme you like, installing it is easy. First, download thetheme archive file (you'll typically find this link on the theme author's website). Next, log into your WordPress Dashboard and go to Appearance > Themes. Click the "Add New" button at the top of the page, then click the "Upload Theme" button that appears. Select the ZIP file you downloaded and click "Install Now".