Where can I get Wordpress? You can download Wordpress from their website at wordpress.org.
How do I install Wordpress? Once you download wordpress, upload it to your website via FTP and direct your browser to the install file. This will walk you though the installation step by step. Be sure you know your MySQL database login before you get started.
How do I customize Wordpress? Most of the customization you will do will take place in the /wp-content/themes folder. Here you can upload or create new themes for your website. If you don't know PHP you can find loads of free Wordpress themes available that need only be uploaded and activated from your control panel. If you do know PHP, you can customize these files to suit your needs.
Why use Wordpress? Although some may prefer to create their own blogging software from scratch, there are certainly advantages to using already existing software like Wordpress. With thousands of people looking at the software every day, problems are quickly spotted and can be resolved.
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