Checklist for Setting Up a WordPress Website

Posted on June 17, 2008

Setting up WordPress websites has become a regular part of my work. Much more than just for blogs, the platform is ideal for rapidly launching sites. In fact, nine out of ten WP sites I launch are non-blogging sites. I thought for my sake and for others who are looking for a checklist for what needs to be done to setup a WordPress website, I’d punch out a basic checklist for the process. This may get quite lengthy, but hopefully it will be a helpful resource to make sure all the bases are covered.

Hosting

WordPress Install

Basic WordPress Configuration

Install Plug-ins

Design the Theme

Before Going Live

There’s the initial run-down. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Depending on requirements the design phase could become quite lengthy. There are also a boat load of other plugins, but those are the most common ones I use for a typical configuration. I may continue to add items down the line as they come to mind. Any good suggestions will be added as well.

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5 Responses to “Checklist for Setting Up a WordPress Website”

  1. John on June 18th, 2008 6:14 am

    Great article. Thank you very much for sharing.
    John

  2. Phil on June 18th, 2008 6:50 am

    John,

    Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

  3. 5 Useful WordPress Posts | Port 16 on June 20th, 2008 1:32 pm

    […] Checklist for Setting up WordPress - Phil has been building Wordpress sites like crazy for quite awhile now, and lucky for us, he’s distilled his knowledge into a checklist. Great list Phil, Thanks! […]

  4. Josh on July 13th, 2008 11:45 pm

    Ah, but the plugin list isn’t quite complete. I highly recommend the Wordpress Automatic Upgrade Plugin if you are going to be maintain the installation. Easiest way I’ve found to keep a blog up to date.

  5. Phil on July 17th, 2008 6:14 am

    Josh, very good thought. In terms of upgrade you’ve got a great point. I just like it’s simple implementation and auto back-up on a weekly basis. There is something comforting to know that all my sites data is backed-up on a regular basis. I’ll have to work with the automatic upgrade plugin soon as some of my sites are a little dated under the hood. Thanks!

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