WordPress - Websites and Blogs
WordPress is the world's most popular CMS. Create blogs, websites, online stores, and more.
What is it for?
- Blogs - Publish articles and content
- Corporate sites - Showcase your company
- Online stores - With WooCommerce
- Portfolios - Display your work
Open Source Alternative to
- Wix
- Squarespace
- Webflow
- Weebly
- GoDaddy Website Builder
Why choose WordPress over SaaS alternatives?
| Feature | WordPress | SaaS Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Fixed monthly price | Per user/usage |
| Data | On your server | On external servers |
| Limits | No limits | Plan-based limits |
| Customization | 100% customizable | Limited |
| Code | Open source | Proprietary |
Minimum requirements
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 vCPU | 2 vCPU |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 50 GB |
Initial setup
When deploying WordPress, you will configure:
- Site title: The name of your website
- Admin user: Your administrator username
- Password: Your password to access the panel
- Email: Your contact email
Getting started
1. Access the admin panel
- Go to
yourapp.deployalo.com/wp-admin - Enter your username and password
2. Customize your site
- Go to Appearance > Themes
- Choose a theme you like
- Customize colors, fonts, and layout
3. Create content
- Posts: For blog posts
- Pages: For static content (Home, Contact, etc.)
- Media: Upload images and files
4. Install plugins
Most popular plugins:
- Yoast SEO - Search engine optimization
- WooCommerce - Online store
- Elementor - Visual page builder
- Contact Form 7 - Contact forms
Security
Important
- Change the "admin" username to another name
- Use strong passwords
- Keep WordPress and plugins updated
Video tutorials
Additional resources
Troubleshooting
White screen of death
- Deactivate plugins via FTP/SSH
- Switch to the default theme
- Check
wp-config.phpfor errors
I can't upload files
The upload limit may be too low. Contact support to adjust it.