Welcome to WordPress!
Congratulations! Your website is now live and running on WordPress - the world's most popular website platform. This guide will help you get started with managing your website.
📌 Your Login Credentials: You received your WordPress admin username and password via email when your site was set up. Keep these credentials safe!
Accessing Your WordPress Dashboard
How to Log In:
1. Go to your website URL and add /wp-admin at the end
Example: https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
2. Enter your username and password
3. Click "Log In"
You'll now see your WordPress Dashboard - this is your website's control center!
WordPress Dashboard Overview
The dashboard has a sidebar menu on the left with all the main features:
📝
Posts
Blog articles and news
📄
Pages
Static pages (About, Contact)
🖼️
Media
Images and files
🎨
Appearance
Themes and design
⚙️
Settings
Site configuration
Creating Your First Page
1. Click "Pages" → "Add New" in the sidebar
2. Enter a title (e.g., "About Us")
3. Add content in the editor (similar to Microsoft Word)
4. Click "Publish" button on the right
Your page is now live on your website!
Common Pages to Create:
- Home - Your main landing page
- About Us - Information about your business
- Services/Products - What you offer
- Contact - How customers can reach you
- Privacy Policy - Required for most websites
Adding Images and Media
1. Click "Media" → "Add New"
2. Drag and drop images or click "Select Files"
3. Wait for upload to complete
4. Images are now in your Media Library
💡 Tip: Before uploading, resize images to web-friendly sizes (max 2000px width) for faster loading.
Changing Your Website's Look (Theme)
1. Go to "Appearance" → "Themes"
2. Click "Add New" to browse themes
3. Find a theme you like (all free themes are safe)
4. Click "Install" then "Activate"
Your website now has a new design! You can customize colors, fonts, and layout in "Appearance" → "Customize".
Installing Plugins (Adding Features)
Plugins add new features to your website. Here are some essential ones:
Recommended Plugins:
- Contact Form 7 - Create contact forms
- Yoast SEO - Improve search engine visibility
- WooCommerce - If you want to sell products online
- Wordfence Security - Extra security protection
- UpdraftPlus - Additional backups (we already backup daily)
How to Install a Plugin:
1. Go to "Plugins" → "Add New"
2. Search for the plugin name
3. Click "Install Now"
4. Click "Activate" after installation
Basic Settings to Configure
1. Site Title & Tagline
Go to: Settings → General
- Set your site title (your business name)
- Add a tagline (short description)
2. Permalinks (URL Structure)
Go to: Settings → Permalinks
Select "Post name" for SEO-friendly URLs
3. Reading Settings
Go to: Settings → Reading
Choose which page shows as your homepage
Important Security Tips
🔒 Security Best Practices:
- Never share your login credentials with anyone
- Use a strong password - mix of letters, numbers, symbols
- Keep WordPress updated - install updates when available
- Only install trusted plugins - check ratings and reviews
- Regular backups - We backup daily, but you can backup manually too
- Use HTTPS - Your site already has SSL (the padlock icon)
What We Handle For You
As your hosting provider, we take care of the technical stuff:
- ✅ Daily automatic backups
- ✅ SSL certificate (HTTPS security)
- ✅ Server maintenance and updates
- ✅ Security monitoring
- ✅ Technical support
- ✅ Uptime monitoring
You focus on creating content - we handle the technical side!
Need Help?
WordPress Resources:
Contact WebOnClick Support:
- 📧 Email: autoepc.uae@gmail.com
- 📞 Phone: (Your phone number)
We're here to help you succeed with your website!