
Discover web hosting basics with SiteGround, cpanel navigation, and publishing front-end content online. Compare server types, storage, bandwidth, and support to choose the right hosting for WordPress and front-end projects.
Choose a memorable, short domain name that reflects your brand, with dot com preferred; research availability, trademarks, and top-level domains, then register with a reputable host.
Learn how to use SiteGround hosting and the cPanel to set up FTP and databases, manage domains, and configure DNS and IP addresses, including a one-month free hosting offer.
Navigate the SiteGround cPanel to install WordPress and other scripts with auto installers, configure databases and domains, and manage multiple WordPress instances with prefixes for quick, coding-free site launches.
Explore cPanel domain tools to create subdomains, manage document folders, configure redirects, and set up email accounts with webmail, spam filters, and client access.
Manage your website files with the cPanel file manager, navigate to the web root (public_html), edit HTML directly in the code editor, preview changes, and save updates to your site.
Learn to transfer files to the server with FileZilla, set up FTP accounts in cPanel, connect via host, username, password, port 21, and drag-and-drop updates to your site.
Create and manage databases in cPanel using the wizard or manual steps, create users with privileges, enable remote access, and manage tables with phpMyAdmin.
Conclude by reviewing cPanel features with SiteGround, including visitor stats with charts and raw access logs, error logs, security options, shell access, and cron jobs for automation.
Beginners starter guide for getting started with hosting your own website. Whether you are looking to setup hosting for a Wordpress site or you want to develop your own website, this course is perfect to teach you the basics. Explore how to select a host and common hosting dashboard features in cPanel.
Please note that SiteGround hosting account will be used to demo cPanel and the course demos this version of cPanel.
Course focuses on hosting with Siteground which is a popular host service provider. Bonus free pdf guide is also included to help you get started quickly with getting content online, getting a live URL to host your stuff.
Course covers
Selecting a host provider
Selecting a domain name
How to do a quick setup of WordPress or other popular application scripts.
What to consider with hosting plans and what type is best for your needs
Signing up and how to navigate Siteground dashboard
How to setup sub-domains, redirects and new domains
File manager and editing pages online
FTP for download and upload of content
Filezilla as a typical FTP application how to connect to your web host using Filezilla
Database setup and Account setup - phpmyadmin access to Database content
Fast Friendly support to help answer any questions you might have and to help clarify content is always available in the Q&A section.
Taught by an instructor with over 20 years real world experience ready to help you learn more. Step by step training resources and source code is also included to get you started quickly.