Install Wordpress Locally - No Monthly Web Hosting Costs from Udemy

"Fantastic course, it covers all you need to know about moving web-sites both ways; and backing up a complete copy of the existing site. Very handy it things go pear shaped. I have my first web-site to up-grade and make responsive. My client want's to leave his old web-site up until the new one is ready. This means copying the site to my laptop (local-host), modifying it, testing it then uploading it. Anytime i've being stuck. Support from Andy and the other students has always solved any problems i've had. Would highly recommend all his courses they are straight to the point no waffle. "

"This class is extremely easy to follow. Andy's instructional pace was easy to follow. Wasn't as tough as I thought it might be based on my lack of experience. Success with the class motivates me to continue working on educating myself on web page design. Thanks. "

"My firsdt Udemy Course and my first Wordpress tutorial. It gave me a wonderful start. I did my first install of wordpress locally without any issues following this tutorial step by step. I can now do everything on wordpress without worrying about any monthly charges. Thanks Andy. "

"Andrew is a great instructor and I love his flexibility in providing solutions to his students problems. I was having problems applying some of the concepts to my MacBook but once I reached out to Andrew, he when back to the drawing board and provided clear instructions for us mac users. I have the pleasure of taking some of his others courses which has the same high level of content and support."

"The usual high quality from Andy. If you want to test your website building skills, before committing to hosting and exposing to the world, then this is the way to do it. Clearly laid out and easy to follow. A great teacher."

"Loved this course. Andy's lectures were thorough but I was never bored. In each lecture I was saying "I didn't know I could do that without blowing up my computer" (lol) or "Oh, so that's how you do that. " I took my time and enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks, Andy. "

Why Install Wordpress Locally?

Have you ever wanted to learn Wordpress but didn't want the expense of setting up and maintaining web hosting? Then this course is for you. This course will show you how you can install Wordpress on your own computer, install plugins and themes and set up a website without web hosting or any other expenses. The software and tools we will use are 100% free.

We'll start off by looking at the main reasons why someone might like to install Wordpress locally on their own computer. You will then learn how to do this for yourself, even if you don't think you are technically minded.

This course will show you:

All of the tools that you will need. These are all 100% free.
How to download and install a local server environment so Wordpress can work.
How to create a database for your Wordpress site.
How to download and install Wordpress into the local environment.
How to login to your Dashboard, and the main reason it does not work in the local environment.
How to close down Wordpress and your local server correctly.
Installing themes and plugins, and how to increase the default 2MB upload limit.

In short, this course will teach you how to install Wordpress on your PC or Mac computer, no experience required. Whether you simply want to learn Wordpress without the expense of paying for a web host, or you are a developer wanting to test a plugin or theme, this course will guide you step-by-step through the local installation.

Please note that when you install Wordpress on your own computer, the site will not be live on the internet. For that, you need a web host. Installing locally is a great option for anyone wanting to learn how to use Wordpress without the expense of a web host or domain. It is also a great option for anyone who wants to develop a website, theme or plugin before going live with it.n Whatever your reason, this course will show you how to install WordPress on your own computer using 100% free tools.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Install and setup wordpress without having to pay for web hosting
Install plugins and themes.

Edit the php.ini file to allow larger file uploads.

Install and setup wordpress without having to pay for web hosting
Install plugins and themes.
Edit the php.ini file to allow larger file uploads.

Syllabus

This lecture will introduce the course and give you an idea of what to expect as you learn how to install Wordpress locally on your computer.0

Before you start this course, watch this brief introduction to Udemy courses so you can find your way around.

This tutorial introduces the idea of a local Wordpress installation and explains how it all works.

Here is a list of the software you will need.

Plugins are often created to work in an online, linux environment, so some won't behave properly on a local install. This lecture highlights two types of plugin that I would avoid installing on your locally hosted site.

It's time to install the local server environment. We'll use one called XAMPP.

A few students have reported this error. This is the solution. If you do not get an error installing XAMPP, you can skip this lecture.

Depending on what you have on your computer, you may find that Apache cannot run because of a port conflict. This tutorial shows you how to change the port used by Apache so that it can run.

Wordpress requires a database to work. In this tutorial we'll create the database within our local server environment.

On a Mac, things are a little less intuitive, so this PDF will guide you through setting up XAMPP on your Mac and creating the database.

This tutorial will guide you through the installation of Wordpress.

You may want to install multiple sites locally. It's easy to do. Let me show you how.

Let's open Wordpress for the first time.

When you have finished working on your site, you should close things down or you'll find XAMPP continues to work in the background.

Installing plugins and themes is easy. Let me show you how.

Here is the solution that worked for me. Please leave a comment in the discussion area of the course if it worked for your too.

A brief look at the task at hand, and the systematic process we will use to move the site.

Before we start moving things, we need to make sure everything in our local installation is up to date. This will help avoid any conflicts because of different Wordpress or database versions on local and host.

In this tutorial we'll install Wordpress on the host, and make a note of the necessary database & user user details we'll need later.

This tutorial is 100% optional. In it, we look at the security keys I mentioned in the previous tutorial. This just adds a little more information about these keys.

In this lecture, we'll be exporting the local wordpress database using a plugin to help replace local URLs with the new URLs on the web host. Don't worry if you do't understand that, it will make sense after watching this video.

In the last tutorial, we exported the database form our local site. In this one we'll import the database into our online website.

We need to upload the local Wordpress files to the web server, over-writing the ones on the server. This will upload our themes, plugins, settings (which will need to be edited), and images.

Let's have a look at the overall plan for the move.

Before we can start the move, we need to install Wordpress locally so we have a working installation to import the site into.

In this tutorial we'll copy the online website's Wordpress files and copy them to the local site.

In this tutorial, I'll export the online database.

In this tutorial, we'll create a local database and import the online database into it.

Finally we need to get the local Wordpress files and database talking to each other.

When you move a site from a web server to your local machine, chances are you'll have an error or two. This tutorial looks at the most obvious cause and how to fix it.

A final lecture with useful resources.

Career center

Learners who complete Install Wordpress Locally - No Monthly Web Hosting Costs will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

WordPress Developer

As a Wordpress Developer, you build, maintain, and customize websites using the Wordpress platform. This course provides fundamental skills by showing you how to install Wordpress locally, creating a cost-free environment for development and testing. You will learn to set up a local server environment, create databases, install themes and plugins, and troubleshoot common issues. This practical experience is crucial for developers who need to iterate on designs or features without impacting a live site. Furthermore, the course teaches site migration from local to live hosts and vice-versa, equipping you with essential deployment and backup capabilities, directly preparing you for a Wordpress Developer role.

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Freelance Web Designer

As a Freelance Web Designer, you create websites for a variety of clients, often needing a flexible and cost-effective way to develop. This course is an excellent resource, demonstrating how to install Wordpress locally on your computer with zero web hosting costs. This allows you to design, build, and test client websites, themes, and plugins in a private environment before public launch, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. The ability to manage databases and handle site migrations, covered in detail, empowers you to take projects from concept to live deployment seamlessly. This course specifically addresses the practical needs of a freelance web designer by enabling independent, economical, and risk-free development.

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Small Business Owner

A Small Business Owner often needs to manage various aspects of their business, including their online presence, with limited resources. This course is exceptionally well-suited for a Small Business Owner, as it empowers you to install Wordpress locally without incurring monthly web hosting costs. This allows you to build, customize, and test your own business website at your own pace and budget. You will learn essential skills like setting up a local server, creating databases, and installing themes and plugins to tailor your site. The course also details how to successfully transfer your completed local site to a live web host, providing the autonomy to launch and manage your online storefront or informational site effectively.

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Junior Web Developer

As a Junior Web Developer, you are often tasked with building and maintaining websites, requiring a solid grasp of development environments. This course helps build a foundational understanding by teaching you to install Wordpress locally, providing a free environment to practice web development skills. You will learn to set up local servers, create and manage databases, and work with Wordpress themes and plugins. Critically, the course outlines the process of safely moving a website from a local development environment to a live web host, preparing you for real-world deployment challenges. This practical experience is indispensable for a Junior Web Developer seeking to gain hands-on experience with a widely used content management system and typical development workflows.

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Educator in Web Technologies

An Educator in Web Technologies teaches students about various aspects of web development and design. This course is an excellent resource for an Educator in Web Technologies who wants to provide practical, hands-on learning experiences. By demonstrating how to install Wordpress locally and without cost, you can enable students to practice website building, theme customization, and plugin integration in a safe, personal environment. The course's step-by-step approach to setting up local servers, managing databases, and migrating sites offers a clear curriculum for teaching fundamental web development concepts, allowing you to equip learners with real-world skills applicable to a widely used content management system.

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Web Administrator

A Web Administrator is responsible for the technical upkeep, performance, and security of websites. This course offers highly relevant skills for a prospective Web Administrator, teaching you how to install and manage Wordpress locally. You will gain experience setting up a local server environment with XAMPP, creating and managing databases, and handling Wordpress installations. Crucially, the course also covers the systematic process of moving a site between a local environment and a live web host, including updating configurations and troubleshooting. This knowledge is essential for site maintenance, updates, and ensuring smooth operation, enabling you to practice and test administrative tasks safely before applying them to a live environment.

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Application Support Analyst

An Application Support Analyst provides technical assistance and troubleshooting for specific software applications. Given Wordpress's widespread use, this course offers highly relevant skills for an Application Support Analyst. You will learn to install and configure Wordpress in a local environment, which is crucial for replicating user issues and testing solutions without affecting a live system. The course covers setting up local servers, creating and backing up databases, and understanding Wordpress installations and migrations, including troubleshooting common errors like server conflicts. This detailed technical understanding of Wordpress's infrastructure and deployment processes is invaluable for effectively diagnosing and resolving application-related problems.

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Technical Support Engineer

A Technical Support Engineer troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves technical issues for users or systems, frequently involving web applications. This course offers highly valuable skills for a Technical Support Engineer, as it teaches the end-to-end process of installing and managing Wordpress in a local environment, as well as migrating sites. You will gain practical experience with server setup (XAMPP), database creation, installing plugins and themes, and most importantly, identifying and resolving common errors like port conflicts or migration challenges. This deep understanding of Wordpress's underlying mechanics and environment setup is critical for effectively diagnosing and supporting website-related issues.

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Ecommerce Website Manager

An Ecommerce Website Manager oversees the entire online store, from product listings to technical functionality. Many e-commerce platforms, particularly WooCommerce, are built on Wordpress. This course is highly relevant for an Ecommerce Website Manager, as it teaches you how to install Wordpress locally. This capability allows you to safely test new themes, plugins, or e-commerce features without risking downtime on your live store. You will learn about managing databases and expertly migrating site content, skills crucial for updates or platform changes. The ability to create a secure testing environment fosters informed decisions and seamless transitions, ensuring your e-commerce operations run smoothly and efficiently.

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Website Content Manager

A Website Content Manager oversees the content strategy, creation, and publication on a website, frequently utilizing platforms like Wordpress. While primarily focused on content, understanding the underlying technical environment is a significant asset. This course introduces you to installing Wordpress locally, giving you a safe sandbox to understand how themes and plugins work without affecting a live site. You will gain insight into the Wordpress dashboard functionalities and how basic server configurations, like increasing file upload limits, impact content management. This foundational knowledge can help a Website Content Manager troubleshoot minor issues, communicate effectively with developers, and make more informed decisions about website features and updates, enhancing your overall effectiveness in the role.

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User Interface Designer

A User Interface Designer focuses on the visual and interactive elements of a website or application. This course may be useful for a User Interface Designer by providing a practical understanding of how front-end designs are implemented within a content management system like Wordpress. Learning to install Wordpress locally allows you to experiment with themes and visualize how your designs translate into a functional website without needing a live host. This hands-on experience with the platform's structure, including plugin integration and content presentation, can enhance your design decisions, improve collaboration with developers, and deepen your empathy for the technical constraints and possibilities in web development projects.

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Digital Marketing Specialist

A Digital Marketing Specialist designs and executes online marketing campaigns, often relying heavily on a strong web presence. This course may be useful for a Digital Marketing Specialist by helping you understand the technical backbone of a website, especially if built on Wordpress. Learning to install Wordpress locally allows you to test landing page designs, understand how themes and plugins affect site performance or SEO, and experiment with content layouts in a private environment. This hands-on experience demystifies website mechanics, enabling more informed discussions with web developers and better strategic planning for SEO, content marketing, and campaign optimization. It provides a practical foundation in how web assets are developed and managed.

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Technical Project Manager

A Technical Project Manager guides complex projects, requiring an understanding of technical processes to facilitate successful delivery. This course may be useful for a Technical Project Manager by providing insight into the practical aspects of web development, particularly involving Wordpress. By learning how to install Wordpress locally, you gain a tangible understanding of setting up development environments, managing databases, and the intricacies of deploying a website from local to live. This knowledge enhances your ability to define project scopes, estimate timelines, identify potential technical challenges, and communicate effectively with development teams, leading to more realistic planning and smoother project execution in web-based initiatives.

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Content Strategist

A Content Strategist plans the creation, delivery, and governance of useful and usable content. While inherently strategic, understanding the technical platform that delivers this content is beneficial. This course may be helpful for a Content Strategist, by introducing the practicalities of installing Wordpress locally. This allows you to explore the platform's capabilities, test different themes and plugins for content presentation, and understand technical constraints that might impact content delivery or features. Gaining hands-on experience with a Wordpress setup can inform more realistic content planning, improve collaboration with web development teams, and enhance your overall understanding of how your strategies translate to a live digital environment.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst bridges the gap between business needs and technical solutions, often working on web-based projects. This course may be helpful for a Business Analyst by offering a practical understanding of how a Wordpress website is built and managed from a technical standpoint. Learning to install Wordpress locally and interact with its core components, like themes, plugins, and databases, provides you with direct insight into the platform's capabilities and limitations. This hands-on experience can significantly enhance your ability to gather accurate requirements, define functional specifications, and effectively communicate with development teams about the feasibility and impact of proposed website features.

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