Getting started with WordPress can be achieved in three simple steps:

1. Get Hosting

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2. Install WordPress

To install WordPress, you have 2 simple options:

A. Use your server’s Fantastico application in the cPanel.

B. Go to http://wordpress.org to download and get manual installation instructions.

3. Find a Nice Theme

WordPress comes with two default themes, but they are very basic and may not meet your design standards. Here are some themes/theme makers that we recommend:

A. Thesis

B. Theme Forest

C. WooThemes

Most themes are easy to install via the WordPress admin menu, but if you find yourself stuck, check the download for support and/or installation instructions.