Episode 1 – The Perfect WordPress Installation
Welcome to the FB Software AI WordPress Master Class.
In this series, I’ll show you exactly how I build every WordPress website from scratch. This is the same workflow I use for client projects, business websites, and my own personal projects.
A strong website starts with a clean and secure foundation. Before we begin designing anything, we need to prepare WordPress correctly.
Today’s Lesson
In this first episode, we will cover:
- Install WordPress
- Remove the default plugins
- Improve security using Admin and Site Enhancements
- Change the default wp-admin login URL
- Create the first backup
- Install your WordPress theme
- Remove unused themes
- Create another backup
- Create the Home Page
- Set the Home Page as the front page
- Create the Blog Page
- Build and assign the navigation menu
- Create a final backup before moving to the next stage
The Plugins Used in Phase 1
For this lesson, we only need two plugins:
- WPvivid Backup Plugin
- Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
These plugins are essential for creating a secure and reliable WordPress installation.
Although both plugins include many advanced features, in this course we’ll only focus on the settings that are important for building a professional website from the very beginning.
Good Practice
One of the most important habits of a professional WordPress developer is keeping the dashboard clean.
As soon as WordPress is installed, I remove unnecessary notifications, unused plugins, and anything that doesn’t belong. Starting with a clean workspace makes every project easier to manage and helps prevent problems later.
Remember:
A great website doesn’t start with design—it starts with a clean, secure, and organized installation.
Let’s begin.
