How to Build a WordPress Website in 2 Hours

Lucidica are an IT Support Company based in Shoreditch, London. We have a Web and Marketing department who help SME's create and improve their website with a personalised and affordable service. In this session, our Marketing and Web Manager Emma and our Web Developer Ozge will be running through how to plan a website in under 2 hours.

We Will Cover:

• Introduction to WordPress (Why WordPress?)

• How to install WordPress on your local computer

• How to buy a domain & hosting

• How to create a MySQL database

• What is an SSL certificate and why you should need it

• How to install a theme

• How to create pages & posts / How to manage them

• How plugins help your website 

• How to create a contact page & form for your customers

• Making the website “live”

The Session is For:

• Anyone looking at building their own website

• Specifically Wordpress based websites but most of the techniques apply to other providers

• Wanting to create a site but don’t have the budget to spend thousands of pounds on a developer

You Will Go Away From This Session With:

• A breakdown on how to complete technical tasks

• A to-do list on next steps

• Tips and tricks on what works and what doesn’t

• What you should and shouldn’t do by yourself

• An opportunity to ask questions to our web and marketing experts

This session is part 2 of How to Create your Own Website. For part 1 on planning a website, click here.

If you would prefer private consultancy to talk specifically about your website and specific industry based tips and advice, we offer this as a service. Contact us here for more information.