{"id":990,"date":"2021-11-25T13:03:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T13:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imagify.io\/blog\/?p=990"},"modified":"2021-11-25T13:03:01","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T13:03:01","slug":"how-to-make-wordpress-photography-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imagify.io\/blog\/how-to-make-wordpress-photography-site\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a WordPress Photography Site (In 9 Easy Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every professional photographer needs a portfolio to show to potential customers – and the best place to showcase your work is on your website.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don\u2019t have your own photography website? Well, it\u2019s time to build one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019re going to be showing you how to make your own stunning WordPress photography site in 9 easy steps. Ready? Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Sign Up for a Web Hosting Service and Secure Your Domain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is to sign up for a web hosting service and purchase your domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your web host provides the servers and services you need to publish your website to the internet so that other people can visit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your domain is your web address. It\u2019s what people type into their URL browser in order to visit your site (e.g. https:\/\/www.yourdomain.com<\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your domain name can be whatever you want but, if you\u2019re a freelance photographer, a safe bet is to just stick with your name (e.g. https:\/\/www.angelikakollin.com\/<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you\u2019re going to want to choose a web hosting service<\/a> that includes a free domain name and comes with WordPress pre-installed, like Bluehost or Dreamhost shared WordPress hosting plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Install WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to install WordPress. WordPress is a free open-source CMS that provides the tools you need to actually build your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on what web host you signed up for, WordPress might already be pre-installed. If so, go ahead and access it through your web host dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If not, you may need to install it manually. Again, the best way to do this is through your web host. Most hosting providers provide instructions on how to install WordPress through your cPanel and something like Softaculous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also install WordPress locally by downloading it to your computer from WordPress.org. However, I wouldn\u2019t recommend it as you\u2019ll have to then upload the site to your hosting cPanel manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Choose a Lightweight Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re in WordPress, the first step is to choose your theme. To do so, navigate to Appearance <\/em>> Themes <\/em>and click Add New Theme<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can then browse the theme category to choose one that you like. We’d recommend choosing a lightweight theme that’s compatible with WordPress page builders. Some popular options include OceanWP<\/em>, Astra<\/em>, GeneratePress<\/em>, and WordPress’s default theme (currently Twenty Twenty-one<\/em>). You can also check out the list of the fastest free WordPress themes<\/a> and pick the best one according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this tutorial, we\u2019ll be using Twenty Twenty-one<\/em>. If you choose a different option, the next steps will still be largely the same, but there may be a few minor differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve found one that you like, click Install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Customize the General Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you’ve installed your theme, open up the customizer (Appearance<\/em> > Customize<\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From here, you can make a ton of changes to the design of your website. For now, we’d recommend just doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n