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Install Wordpress Locally - No Monthly Web Hosting Costs

Avoid the costs of web hosting as you learn to use Wordpress. Learn to install Wordpress on your own computer.
Rating: 4.7 out of 54.7 (330 ratings)
1,936 students
Created by Andrew Williams
Last updated 12/2020
English
English [Auto]
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • Install and setup Wordpress without having to pay for web hosting
  • Install plugins and themes.
  • Edit the php.ini file to allow larger file uploads.

Requirements

  • This course assumes no prior knowledge, so is perfect for beginners or professionals that want to install Wordpress on their local computer.

Description

Real Student Reviews:

"Fantastic course, it covers all you need to know about moving web-sites both ways; and backing up a complete copy of the existing site. Very handy it things go pear shaped. I have my first web-site to up-grade and make responsive. My client want's to leave his old web-site up until the new one is ready. This means copying the site to my laptop (local-host), modifying it, testing it then uploading it. Anytime i've being stuck! Support from Andy and the other students has always solved any problems i've had. Would highly recommend all his courses they are straight to the point no waffle. "

"This class is extremely easy to follow. Andy's instructional pace was easy to follow. Wasn't as tough as I thought it might be based on my lack of experience. Success with the class motivates me to continue working on educating myself on web page design. Thanks!"

"My firsdt Udemy Course and my first Wordpress tutorial. It gave me a wonderful start. I did my first install of wordpress locally without any issues following this tutorial step by step. I can now do everything on wordpress without worrying about any monthly charges. Thanks Andy. "

"Andrew is a great instructor and I love his flexibility in providing solutions to his students problems. I was having problems applying some of the concepts to my MacBook but once I reached out to Andrew, he when back to the drawing board and provided clear instructions for us mac users. I have the pleasure of taking some of his others courses which has the same high level of content and support."

"The usual high quality from Andy. If you want to test your website building skills, before committing to hosting and exposing to the world, then this is the way to do it. Clearly laid out and easy to follow. A great teacher."

"Loved this course. Andy's lectures were thorough but I was never bored. In each lecture I was saying "I didn't know I could do that without blowing up my computer" (lol) or "Oh, so that's how you do that!" I took my time and enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks, Andy!"

Why Install Wordpress Locally?

Have you ever wanted to learn Wordpress but didn't want the expense of setting up and maintaining web hosting?  Then this course is for you.  This course will show you how you can install Wordpress on your own computer, install plugins and themes and set up a website without web hosting or any other expenses.  The software and tools we will use are 100% free.

We'll start off by looking at the main reasons why someone might like to install Wordpress locally on their own computer.  You will then learn how to do this for yourself, even if you don't think you are technically minded.

This course will show you:

  1. All of the tools that you will need.  These are all 100% free.

  2. How to download and install a local server environment so Wordpress can work.

  3. How to create a database for your Wordpress site.

  4. How to download and install Wordpress into the local environment.

  5. How to login to your Dashboard, and the main reason it does not work in the local environment.

  6. How to close down Wordpress and your local server correctly.

  7. Installing themes and plugins, and how to increase the default 2MB upload limit.

In short, this course will teach you how to install Wordpress on your PC or Mac computer, no experience required.  Whether you simply want to learn Wordpress without the expense of paying for a web host, or you are a developer wanting to test a plugin or theme, this course will guide you step-by-step through the local installation.

Please note that when you install Wordpress on your own computer, the site will not be live on the internet.  For that, you need a web host.  Installing locally is a great option for anyone wanting to learn how to use Wordpress without the expense of a web host or domain.  It is also a great option for anyone who wants to develop a website, theme or plugin before going live with it.n Whatever your reason, this course will show you how to install WordPress on your own computer using 100% free tools.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone that wants or needs to install Wordpress locally.
  • This course is ideal for anyone that wants to learn how to use Wordpress, but does not want to have to pay for web hosting.
  • This course is ideal for developers that want to test themes or plugins before they go live.

Featured review

Kenneth Dold
Kenneth Dold
255 courses
61 reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 5a year ago
Great course. Explains everything you need to know about setting up a local WordPress site and then moving it up to the web. This instructor goes into great detail on how to do things and even shows you problems and fixes you might run into. Great course...

Course content

6 sections • 31 lectures • 1h 55m total length

  • Preview08:45
  • Preview05:10
  • Tools you'll need
    00:23
  • A note about plugins
    00:47

  • Download & Install XAMPP
    04:57
  • Install Error - Windows Cannot Find 'N'
    00:56
  • XAMPP Port Conflicts
    07:01
  • Preview01:31
  • Installing XAMPP on Mac and Setting up the Database
    01:37

  • Download & Install Wordpress
    06:49
  • Installing more than one local Wordpress
    08:31

  • Preview01:23
  • Closing Down
    01:47
  • Installing plugins, themes, etc
    08:54
  • SOLUTION :: FTP Connection on a Mac?
    3 pages

  • An overview of the process
    03:03
  • Update Wordpress, themes and plugins
    07:14
  • Install wordpress on the web host, and grab the database details
    03:28
  • A Note about Security Keys
    03:05
  • Export the local Wordpress database
    06:15
  • Import local database files into online database
    01:36
  • Uploading local Wordpress files to the web server
    04:55
  • Updating the wp-config.php file
    04:16

  • Preview01:29
  • Preliminary Step - Install wordpress Locally
    00:09
  • Copy the Wordpress Files from the online site
    06:12
  • Export Database from Online Site
    03:48
  • Import the downloaded Database into your Local Database
    01:27
  • Edit the wp-config.php file
    03:27
  • Check the Site for Errors
    02:18
  • Bonus Lecture
    00:59

Instructor

Andrew Williams
Wordpress, SEO & Self-Publishing Expert, teacher and author
Andrew Williams
  • 4.5 Instructor Rating
  • 25,212 Reviews
  • 116,610 Students
  • 29 Courses

I have written and published a number of books that are available on Amazon, including best selling books on Wordpress ("Wordpress for Beginners 2020") and search engine optimization ("SEO 2020").  I also run a website called ezSEONews, where I teach my visitors and newsletter subscribers a number of skills required for running a successful website.

         As an ex-schoolteacher, I hope I can make complicated topics simple to understand.  I certainly enjoy trying! 

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