An overview of choosing a web hosting service, installing WordPress and other related topics. Topics covered will include hosting platforms, WordPress installation scripts, manual installs, uploading files to your site, installing plugins, maintenance of your site, setting up SSL, working with your host to troubleshoot problems, backing up your site, moving to a new host and speeding up your site.
Level: All
Prerequisites: Users must be familiar with using a browser. Familiarity with FTP software will also be a benefit but not required. Although there may be some topics targeted at intermediate or advanced users, the focus of the discussion will be on tools that can be used by all levels of experience.