This guide will show you how to get started with OptimizePress if you have no website or you're just getting started.
This guide is designed for you if you are just starting with OptimizePress and need to know how to setup your domain name and get your own hosting.
You're completely new and don't have any website at all
You're moving from a hosted platform (where you have no hosting of your own)
If you already have your own WordPress website (on your own hosting) - we recommend you follow the getting started guide here.
The first step in getting your own website online is to purchase a domain. Let us show you how to purchase a domain in just a few simple steps in the video below:
Go to Namecheap to choose your domain name.
We recommend a .com for a Worldwide business - or a domain specific to your country (e.g. co.uk if you're in the UK) if your business is more geographically targeting to a particular country or region.
We'll show you how to setup a hosting account, and connect your domain to your hosting so your site is ready for WordPress
We now recommend Rocket Hosting for your hosting needs if you're starting out.
We'll show you how to install WordPress on your website, and add an SSL certificate for security
In this video we will configure your WordPress website
How to recover your password if you forgot your logins
Skip the WordPress Starter process and choose the default option
Choose the recommended functionaity for your site - we recommmend not adding additional plugins at this time.
Set your Permalink Settings. Go to Settings > Permalinks and ensure the "Post name" setting is selected
Install the free SSL from Lets encrypt (free with your Siteground account). You need this to use Checkouts on your site.
You should now have your own domain and hosting setup ready to start installing the OptimizePress Suite ready to build your first landing pages and funnels.
Getting Started Wizard - Setup OptimizePress on Your WordPress Website
