Initial Setup

Your task is to build your own website using WordPress

Go to the WordPress website

Click the Get Started Button

  • Click on a link or button – Get Started

Step One

  • Ignore all the questions
  • Scroll to the bottom and click  Continue

Step Two

  • The address for your site will be .    mccFirstNameLastName
  • e.g. mccMichaelRoche
  • Enter this into the site’s name box

Step Three

  • Scroll down and find the option that says free and click it

Step Four

  • Select the Free Option
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Step Four

  • Enter your school email address
  • Enter a password.  If you use the same password as you do for school it will be easier to remember.
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Congratulations, you have just built a website

You will need to verify your email address by opening your school email and clicking on the verify link.