Determine the purpose of the website

Is it a recreational blog? A digital business storefront? A transactional business website that allows visitors to purchase products or services?

Look and feel

Once the website purpose is defined, select a combination of themes and plugins that will provide the graphical look and feel of the website as well as the needed functionalities.

Need help? No problem.

The WordPress community is filled with individuals who participate in forums that help users at all levels of knowledge-from the novice to the expert developer. Volunteer-run WordCamps, held year-round across the globe, provide access to a wealth of human resources that are willing to lend a hand to help other WordPress users improve their websites. And, as WordPress is used extensively across businesses and industries, there are many agencies and independent professionals available for hire for specific projects, maintenance, and troubleshooting.