You don’t need to use the 1 click install. You could have just downloaded the latest version from WordPress.org and installed it yourself. I never use those automatic installers because they are always several versions behind and you don’t have full control of the installation. Always better to install it yourself.
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James Huff
(@macmanx)
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As alluring as the feature is, we often recommend against automated installers. They tend to do more damage than good.
Honestly, compared to a lot of CMS solutions out there (and I have tried a lot!) WordPress is pretty much the easiest to install. Period!
As long as you have set up a db (and written down the login details for it), uploaded WordPress to your server, edited the wp-config.php file, ran the installation script – you have a working site in a couple of minutes, literally.
When I first came to WordPress I thought the ‘famous 5 minute install’ was just a gimmick but it’s true 0 it works! 🙂
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t-p
(@t-p)
Honestly, compared to a lot of CMS solutions out there (and I have tried a lot!) WordPress is pretty much the easiest to install. Period!…When I first came to WordPress I thought the ‘famous 5 minute install’ was just a gimmick but it’s true 0 it works! 🙂
Agree!
I always find manual update to be trouble free.
As long as you stay away from the grid service (gs), you will be fine.
I’m new here. I don’t know if I am creating my own website or plugging into an existing one. My desire was to create something of my own. I will download the newest 3.0.1 version of WordPress. Do I need to look for another server after that or am I all set?
And after 3.0.1, what do I do next! I am reading everything I see and attempting to learn about what I am doing as I go. I am hoping to just look up and see myself in print someplace. I would like to write something someplace where people will see it. Where do I click to do that? I have come this far without knowing much so someone take me by the hand and guide me into the majic of cyberspace. Thanks so much.
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