Welcome back! In today’s tutorial, we’re going to build a complete WordPress website on your computer using XAMPP and Elementor. From installing XAMPP to optimizing your site with SEO and caching plugins, this step-by-step guide will take you through the entire process. By the end, you’ll have a fully functioning, responsive WordPress website ready for launch.
Requirements
Xampp: https://www.apachefriends.org/
Pro Elements: https://proelements.org/
Elementor: https://elementor.com/
WordPress: https://wordpress.org/
1. Setting Up the Local Server
First, let’s install XAMPP. Download it from the official site and follow the installation steps. Once installed, open the XAMPP control panel and start Apache and MySQL. These two services are essential: Apache handles the server side, while MySQL manages your databases.
Next, head over to phpMyAdmin by visiting http://localhost/phpmyadmin
Here, create a new database for your WordPress site. Give it a simple name, like my_site_db, and leave the settings as default.
2. Installing WordPress
Now it’s time to download WordPress from wordpress.org. Once downloaded, extract the files into the htdocs folder inside XAMPP, and place them in a folder called my-site.
Open your browser and run the installer by visiting http://localhost/my-site
Enter your database details, and set up your site title, admin username, and password. When the installation finishes, log in to your WordPress dashboard.
The first thing to do here is configure permalinks. Go to Settings Permalinks and choose Post name. This ensures your URLs are clean and SEO-friendly.
3. Themes and Plugins Setup
Next, install a theme. You can choose either the Hello theme or Astra for a fast, lightweight foundation. Then, add the Elementor plugin. Elementor gives you a drag-and-drop builder that makes designing your site simple and visually engaging.
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4. Site Structure and Design
With Elementor ready, set your global styles in the Site Settings. Define your typography, colors, and button styles so everything remains consistent.
Now, create your core pages: Home, About, Services, Blog, and Contact. These are the foundation of your site. Use Elementor’s Theme Builder to design a custom header and footer with your logo and navigation menu.
For the homepage, build essential sections
A Hero section with a strong headline and call-to-action.
A Services section to highlight what you offer.
An About section to tell your story.
A Testimonials section to showcase credibility.
A final CTA section to encourage conversions.
5. Responsiveness and Optimization
Next, make your site responsive. Switch to tablet and mobile view inside Elementor and adjust spacing, font sizes, and layouts to ensure everything looks perfect across all devices.
Finally, optimize your website. Compress images for faster loading and install caching and SEO plugins to improve performance and search visibility. These final touches will ensure your site not only looks professional but also runs smoothly.
And that’s it! You’ve just built a complete WordPress website locally using XAMPP, WordPress, and Elementor. From setting up your server to customizing your design and optimizing for performance, you now have all the tools to create stunning websites with ease.
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