{"id":3709,"date":"2023-10-12T03:22:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T03:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/?p=3709"},"modified":"2023-10-12T03:24:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T03:24:02","slug":"que-es-wordpress-y-como-funciona-la-guia-numero-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/","title":{"rendered":"What WordPress is and how it works: The number 1 guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#%C2%BFQue_es_WordPress_y_como_funciona\" title=\"What is WordPress and how does it work?\">What is WordPress and how does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Ventajas_de_WordPress_como_panel_de_usuario\" title=\"Advantages of WordPress as a user panel\">Advantages of WordPress as a user panel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#%C2%BFComo_funciona_y_que_es_wwordPress\" title=\"How does it work and what is wwordPress?\">How does it work and what is wwordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Panel_de_administracion_de_WordPress\" title=\"WordPress administration panel\">WordPress administration panel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Paso_a_paso_%C2%BFComo_se_utiliza_WordPress\" title=\"Step by step: How to use WordPress?\">Step by step: How to use WordPress?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Paso_1_Instalacion_de_WordPress\" title=\"Step 1: Installing WordPress\">Step 1: Installing WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Paso_2_Familiarizate_con_el_panel_de_administracion\" title=\"Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the administration panel\">Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the administration panel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Paso_3_Crear_y_editar_contenido\" title=\"Step 3: Create and edit content\">Step 3: Create and edit content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Paso_4_Personalizar_el_diseno_de_tu_sitio\" title=\"Step 4: Customize your site design\">Step 4: Customize your site design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Paso_5_Optimizar_tu_sitio_para_los_motores_de_busqueda\" title=\"Step 5: Optimize your site for search engines\">Step 5: Optimize your site for search engines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Paso_6_Manten_tu_sitio_seguro_y_actualizado\" title=\"Step 6: Keep your site secure and up to date\">Step 6: Keep your site secure and up to date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Paso_7_Monitorea_y_mejora_el_rendimiento_de_tu_sitio\" title=\"Step 7: Monitor and improve your site&#039;s performance\">Step 7: Monitor and improve your site's performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Primeros_pasos_para_configurar_WordPress\" title=\"First steps to configure WordPress\">First steps to configure WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/what-is-wordpress-and-how-does-it-work-guide-number-1\/#Configurar_la_cuenta_de_administrador_en_WordPress\" title=\"Setting up the administrator account in WordPress\">Setting up the administrator account in WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Knowing that this post is about what is WordPress, I can be sure that you are on this site because you intend to create a website or blog, it is likely that you have heard of WordPress.  Now, what is WordPress? WordPress is one of the most popular and widely used platforms for creating websites and blogs around the world. So, you may be asking yourself right now, what is WordPress?<strong>What WordPress is and how it works<\/strong>Next we want to show you how the world of web pages works!<\/p>\n<p>With WordPress, you can customize the design of your site, add and edit content, and manage all the functions of your website intuitively and easily. One of the advantages of WordPress is its flexibility and scalability.<\/p>\n<p>You can start with a simple website and, as you grow, add new functionalities and more advanced features. In addition, WordPress has a wide variety of themes and plugins (extensions) that allow you to customize and extend the capabilities of your website according to your needs. WordPress is a powerful and accessible tool for creating websites and blogs. If you are a beginner in the world of website creation, WordPress is an excellent choice for you. <strong>start your online project successfully<\/strong> and without complications.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_WordPress_y_como_funciona\"><\/span>What is WordPress and how does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We must bear in mind that <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress is a content management system (CMS).<\/a> which is used to <strong>create and manage websites simply and efficiently<\/strong>. It is one of the most popular and widely used platforms worldwide, especially for its ease of use and flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>With WordPress, users can create and customize their website without advanced programming skills. This is because WordPress uses an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows users to easily manage and organize their content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ventajas_de_WordPress_como_panel_de_usuario\"><\/span>Advantages of WordPress as a user panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the main advantages of WordPress is its ability to adapt to different types of web sites, from <strong>personal blogs to online stores and corporate sites<\/strong>. This is achieved thanks to the wide variety of themes and plugins available, which allow users to customize and extend the functionality of their site according to their specific needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3711\" src=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-5-1024x537.png\" alt=\"What is WordPress and the advantages of its services\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-5-1024x537.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-5-300x157.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-5-768x402.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-5-18x9.png 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-5-750x393.png 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, WordPress has <strong>with a large community of developers and users<\/strong> who constantly contribute to improving and updating the platform. This means that new features and improvements are always available, ensuring that WordPress stays current and at the forefront of technology.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_funciona_y_que_es_wwordPress\"><\/span>How does it work and what is wwordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to knowing what WordPress is as explained above, you should also know that WordPress works through a combination of a database and code files. The database stores all the content of the site, such as posts, pages, comments and settings. On the other hand, <strong>the code files contain the instructions<\/strong> necessary to display and execute the content in the web browser.<\/p>\n<p>The core of WordPress is written in PHP, a server-side programming language, and uses MySQL as a database management system. This means that WordPress runs on a web server and users access it through a web browser. In case you need a domain or hosting, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/en\/\">our home page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panel_de_administracion_de_WordPress\"><\/span>WordPress administration panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once installed, users can access the WordPress administration panel, where they can manage all the functionality and settings of their website. From the admin panel, users can create and edit content, install themes and plugins, manage users and perform other tasks related to site management.<\/p>\n<p>WordPress is an easy-to-use, highly customizable platform that allows users to <strong>create and manage websites without the need to<\/strong> advanced programming skills. With its large community of users and developers, WordPress stays current and on the cutting edge of technology, making it a popular choice for beginners and experts alike.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_a_paso_%C2%BFComo_se_utiliza_WordPress\"><\/span>Step by step: How to use WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using WordPress is quite simple, especially if you are a beginner. Here is a step-by-step guide to get you started with this content management platform.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3712\" src=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-5-1024x537.png\" alt=\"Step by step: How to use WordPress? \" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-5-1024x537.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-5-300x157.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-5-768x402.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-5-18x9.png 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-5-750x393.png 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_1_Instalacion_de_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 1: Installing WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is to install WordPress on your web server. You can do it manually or use an automatic installer. Once you have completed the installation, you will be able to access the WordPress administration panel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_2_Familiarizate_con_el_panel_de_administracion\"><\/span>Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the administration panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>WordPress administration panel<\/strong> is where you will be able to make all the configurations and customizations of your site. Here you can add and manage your pages, posts, plugins, themes, users, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_3_Crear_y_editar_contenido\"><\/span>Step 3: Create and edit content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you are familiar with the administration panel, you can start creating and editing content. You can create static pages, such as the home page, contact page, etc., and posts for your blog.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_4_Personalizar_el_diseno_de_tu_sitio\"><\/span>Step 4: Customize your site design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress <strong>allows you to customize the design of your site<\/strong> using themes and templates. You can choose from thousands of free and paid themes, and customize them according to your needs. You can also use plugins to add additional functionality to your site.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_5_Optimizar_tu_sitio_para_los_motores_de_busqueda\"><\/span>Step 5: Optimize your site for search engines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is important to optimize your site for search engines so that you can appear in search results. You can use SEO plugins to help you with this task and make sure your site is optimized for relevant keywords.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_6_Manten_tu_sitio_seguro_y_actualizado\"><\/span>Step 6: Keep your site secure and up to date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To ensure the security of your site, it is important to keep it updated and protected. Be sure to install <strong>the latest WordPress updates, themes and plugins<\/strong>and uses additional security measures, such as strong passwords and security plugins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_7_Monitorea_y_mejora_el_rendimiento_de_tu_sitio\"><\/span>Step 7: Monitor and improve your site's performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is important to monitor your site's performance and make improvements when necessary. You can use analytics tools to get information about your site's performance, such as load speed, and make adjustments to improve the user experience.<\/p>\n<p>And that's it! Now you are ready to start using WordPress and build your own website. Don't hesitate to explore all the functionalities and features that this platform offers to customize and <strong>optimize your site according to your needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primeros_pasos_para_configurar_WordPress\"><\/span>First steps to configure WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get started with WordPress, you will need to follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3713\" src=\"https:\/\/mejor-hosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4-3-1024x537.png\" alt=\"First steps to configure WordPress\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4-3-1024x537.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4-3-300x157.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4-3-768x402.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4-3-18x9.png 18w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4-3-750x393.png 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a web hosting provider and register a domain. The web host is where your web site is stored and the domain is the unique web address of your site.<\/li>\n<li>Install WordPress on your server. Most web hosting providers offer <strong>a one-click WordPress installation option<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a theme for your website. You can choose from thousands of free or premium themes available on the WordPress theme directory or other websites.<\/li>\n<li>Customize the design and appearance of your website using the WordPress customizer.<\/li>\n<li>Add content to your website, such as pages, blog posts, images and videos.<\/li>\n<li>Install the necessary plug-ins to add additional functionality to your website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Configure WordPress settings<\/strong>The following settings are available: language, privacy options, and permalinks settings.<\/li>\n<li>Make regular backups of your website to protect your data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With these basic steps, you will be ready to start using WordPress and build your website effectively. Remember to explore and experiment with the different functionalities and features WordPress has to offer to get the most out of this platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configurar_la_cuenta_de_administrador_en_WordPress\"><\/span>Setting up the administrator account in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we have our WordPress installed and ready to use, it's time to set up our administrator account. This account will give us full access to the WordPress administration panel, <strong>where we can create and edit content, install themes and plugins.<\/strong>and customize the look and feel of our site. To configure our administrator account, we must do the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Access the WordPress administration panel by entering the following URL in your browser: http:\/\/tusitio.com\/wp-admin. Replace \"yoursite.com\" with the URL of your own site.<\/li>\n<li>On the login page, enter the username and password you set up during WordPress installation.<\/li>\n<li>Once you are logged in, you will be redirected to the WordPress administration panel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You now have full access to the WordPress administration panel and are ready to start building your website.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing that this post is about what is WordPress, I can be sure that you are on this site because you intend to create a website or blog, it is likely that you have heard of WordPress.  Now, what is WordPress? 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