This series of articles, originally written by me during 2008-2009 still has parts that are relevant today.
Installing plugins and configuring your settings really isn’t any different and how you create a post or page is still pretty much the same.
There are, of course, parts that are very not relevant, when these were written there was no “block editor” in WordPress.
There are also some things I would do differently now, for example some of the plugins are no longer active, or I’ve found ones I like better, and I’ve made do with less.
But the basics of setting up a blog are still pretty much the same.
How to Set Up a Blog and Forum – Intro
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Where To Start
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Picking Your Topic
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Keyword Research
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Installing WordPress
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Setup WordPress
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Configuring Plugins
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Configuring Plugins 2
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Widgets
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Posts, Pages, and Defaults
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Install WordPress Forum Plugins
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Install PHPBB Forum Software
How To Set Up A Blog And Forum – Install PHPBB Forum Software 2