Como criar um site WordPress para iniciantes 

Need an easy guide on how to create a WordPress website for beginners? WordPress powers over 43% of all websites, making it perfect for beginners like you.

Whether you’re dreaming of a blog, a stunning portfolio, or an online store, WordPress can help bring your vision to life. And the best part? You don’t need any coding skills to get started.

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to build your site in easy steps. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to build your dream site.

How to Create a WordPress Website for Beginners:

Por que usar o WordPress para criar um site?

Ever wondered why so many people use WordPress? It’s simple – WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS). It also makes creating a website a breeze, even if you’ve never written a line of code in your life.

Think of WordPress as your personal website assistant. It helps you create pages and manage all your content without getting tangled up in technical details. And the best part? It’s completely free to use.

But that’s not all. WordPress comes with a huge community of users and developers. Need help? You’ll find plenty of support and resources just a click away.

Want to add cool features to your site? WordPress has you covered with over 58,000 plugins. Whether you’re looking to boost your SEO or set up an online store, there’s a plugin for that. No coding required.

In short, WordPress gives you all the tools you need to build a WordPress website that truly represents your brand. 

O que você precisa para criar um site WordPress

Before we jump into the complete guide, let’s make sure you have the ingredients to make a WordPress website. Don’t worry, there are only two main things you need:

1. Domain Name: This is what people type into their browser to find you (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com). Just like picking a great name for your business, choosing the right domain name for your WordPress site is important.
2. Web Hosting: This is a service that stores all your website files and ensures people can access your site anytime they want.

Are you feeling a bit lost about how to choose these? Don’t worry. Later in this guide, I’ll walk you through picking the perfect domain name and web hosting service.

How to Create a WordPress Website for Beginners Step-by-Step

Alright, now that we’ve covered the basics, it’s time for the fun part—actually building your WordPress website. Don’t worry if you’re feeling a bit nervous. I’ll break this down into easy-to-follow steps.

Think of this as putting together a puzzle. We’ve already looked at the pieces, and now I’m going to show you how they all fit together. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a fully functioning WordPress website that you built yourself.

Step 1. Plan Your Website Like a Pro

Building a WordPress website is fun, but before you pick cool designs, let’s plan. It’s like building a treehouse – you need a plan before grabbing the hammer and nails.

Here’s your plan in a nutshell:

1. Website Mission: What do you want your website to DO? (Sell stuff? Share your knowledge? Build a community?)
2. Your People: Who are you trying to reach with your website? (Think about their age, interests, and what they like online.)
3. Pick a Focus: Is there a specific topic you want your website to be known for? This helps you stand out and attract the right people.
4. Content Plan: What will you share on your website? (posts, videos, pictures?) Use words your audience understands.
5. Check Out the Competition: Look at similar websites. What are they doing well? What could they do better? Ask your audience what they want to see.

Step 2. Set Up Your Domain Name and Hosting

To build a website, you first need to get a domain name. A well-chosen domain can make it easier for people to remember and find your site.

Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect domain name:

• Keep it short and sweet – easier to remember.
• Use keywords related to your business or niche.
• Avoid numbers and hyphens – they can be confusing.
• Consider different extensions (.com, .org, .net) – pick what fits your brand best.

Now, let’s talk about hosting. This is where your website’s files will live, and there are several types of web hosting to choose from:

There are lots of hosting providers out there, but for WordPress, we recommend these top picks:

1. Bluehost: WordPress.org’s official recommendation. They offer great support and throw in a free domain name for the first year.
2. SiteGround: Known for excellent customer service and reliability.
3. WP Engine: A bit pricier, but offers top-notch performance and security.

Our Top Pick: Bluehost

We’re big fans of Bluehost for WordPress hosting. Here’s how to get started with them:

First, go to the Bluehost website and click “Get Started Now”

A partir daí, encontre um plano que melhor atenda às suas necessidades e clique no botão Selecionar para escolhê-lo.

Você pode escolher um novo nome de domínio personalizado para o seu site na tela a seguir.

After you choose a domain, enter other account details, such as your name, address, and email address. You can add optional extras to your plan, but we recommend leaving these unchecked to avoid confusion.

Quando estiver pronto, insira seus detalhes de pagamento e conclua a compra.

That’s it. You’ve got your domain name and hosting set up. You’re one step closer to your very own WordPress website.

Step 3. Install WordPress

Now that you’ve got your domain and hosting sorted, it’s time to install WordPress. Bluehost often does the heavy lifting for you. In many cases, WordPress comes pre-installed when you set up your hosting account.

But if WordPress isn’t already there, no sweat. Here’s how to get it installed in just a few clicks:

1. Faça login na sua conta Bluehost: Acesse o painel de controle da Bluehost inserindo suas credenciais.
2. Navegue até a seção Website: Depois de fazer login, vá para a seção My Sites e clique no botão Create Site.

3. Inserir detalhes do site: Você será solicitado a digitar o título do site e um slogan. Preencha esses campos e clique em Next (Avançar).

4. Escolha o domínio: Selecione o nome de domínio que você registrou na lista suspensa.

5. Instalar: Por fim, clique no botão "Install" (Instalar). A Bluehost cuidará do resto, instalando o WordPress para você.

E assim, você instalou com sucesso o WordPress na Bluehost! Após a conclusão da instalação do WordPress, você receberá os detalhes de login.

When you log in for the first time, you’ll see something called the WordPress dashboard. It might look a bit overwhelming at first, but think of it as the control center for your website.

From here, you can:

• Add new content to your site
• Change how your site looks
• Install cool new features (we call these ‘plugins’)
• Manage your site settings

Don’t worry if it all looks a bit alien right now. We’ll explore the dashboard more as we go along. The important thing is, you’ve now got WordPress installed and ready to go.

Step 4. Choose a WordPress Theme

After installing WordPress, the next step is choosing a theme. Think of a theme as your website’s outfit. It determines how your site looks and feels. Just like you choose clothes to express your style, you pick a theme to show off your brand’s personality.

When you first install WordPress, it comes with a basic theme. It’s like a plain T-shirt—it does the job, but it might not be exactly what you’re looking for.

Want something fancier? You’ve got options:

1. Free Themes: WordPress offers many free themes, which are great for getting started.
2. Premium Themes: These cost a bit but often come with more features and support.
3. Page Builders: Website builders and page builders like SeedProd and Elementor let you customize your theme even more.

How to Choose the Right WordPress Theme

Don’t just pick a theme because it looks pretty. Think about these factors:

• Your Niche/Industry: Does the theme’s style fit your website’s purpose (e.g., blog, portfolio, online store)?
• Design and Layout: Do you like the overall aesthetic? Does it have layout options that suit your content?
• Features: Does the theme include features you need (e.g., contact forms, image galleries, e-commerce integration)?
• Responsiveness: Your site MUST look good on all devices (phones, tablets, desktops). Test the theme’s responsiveness.
• Customization: How easy is it to make changes (colors, fonts, layout)? Do you need a page builder for that?
• Reviews and Support: Read reviews from other users. Does the theme developer offer good documentation and support?

For help, you can see our list of the best and most popular WordPress themes.

A Super Easy Option: SeedProd

If you want to create a truly unique site without any coding, check out SeedProd. It’s one of the best drag-and-drop WordPress website builders, and it powers over 1 million websites.

Com o SeedProd, você pode:

• Build your site using drag-and-drop (no coding needed)
• Customize every part of your website
• Create a site that perfectly matches your brand

Don’t worry if you’re not a tech whiz. SeedProd makes it easy for anyone to create a stunning website.

After installing the SeedProd plugin, you’ll find a ‘Theme Builder’ option in your WordPress dashboard under the SeedProd menu.

Nessa página, você pode escolher entre modelos predefinidos ou começar do zero.

Depois de escolher um tema de site, o SeedProd mostrará cada parte do tema em uma lista. Esses modelos formam um tema completo; você pode editá-los visualmente com o construtor de páginas de arrastar e soltar.

O construtor do SeedProd é incrivelmente fácil de usar. Ele permite que você adicione facilmente elementos como texto, imagens e botões a qualquer página da Web.

Por exemplo, você pode configurar uma página inicial personalizada e adicionar widgets, como uma lista de postagens recentes, botões de mídia social ou uma barra de pesquisa.

This guide will show you how to create a custom WordPress theme with SeedProd. It covers everything from setting up a custom header and footer to building sidebars, blog pages, archives, and other essential static pages.

Step 5. Add Content to Your Website

Now that your site looks great, it’s time to add some content that will keep visitors coming back. Let’s create pages and posts.

Creating Pages in WordPress

Pages are the foundation of your website. They’re for content that doesn’t change often, like your ‘About Us’ or ‘Contact’ pages.

To create a new page, go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Pages on the left-hand menu, and click Add New.

Você verá o editor de blocos do WordPress, onde poderá adicionar novo conteúdo.

The block editor, also known as Gutenberg, lets you add different types of content (text, images, videos) as ‘blocks’. It’s super easy to move these around and create a layout you love.

You can also use SeedProd to customize these pages. When you create a new page, click the Edit with SeedProd button.

You’ll see the same drag-and-drop page builder you used to create your theme. 

Dependendo do nicho do seu site, você pode criar as seguintes páginas essenciais:

• Sobre a página
• Página de contato
• Página de serviços
• Página de membros da equipe
• Página de depoimentos
• Página do autor
• Página de login

Quando estiver satisfeito com o conteúdo de cada página, clique no botão Publish (Publicar ) para torná-lo ativo.

Criação de postagens de blog no WordPress

If you’re planning to blog, WordPress has everything you need to write, edit, and publish your posts. Posts are for content you’ll update regularly.

Here’s how to create a blog post in WordPress:

• In your WordPress dashboard, click Posts, then Add New.
• Use the block editor to craft your post.
• Click ‘Publish’ when you’re ready to share your thoughts with the world.

If you’re using SeedProd, you can change the look of your blog page and individual posts. Click the ‘Edit Design’ link on your Blog Page or Single Post template, and customize the design with the drag-and-drop page builder.

Expert Tip
Has content already been written somewhere else? You can often import it into WordPress. For example, you can import .docx files into WordPress. Check this guide on how to do this.

Step 6. Tweak Your Website Settings

Now that you’ve got some content on your site, let’s make sure everything is set up just right for your visitors. We’ll cover three key areas: setting up your homepage, tweaking your site title, and managing comments.

Create a Welcoming Homepage

Some themes display posts on your homepage by default. This is great if you’re a blogger, but if you’re building a more traditional website layout, you’ll want a static homepage with information about your business, services, and more.

To set up a static homepage, go to the Settings » Reading page from your WordPress dashboard. Under the ‘Your homepage displays’ option, choose ‘A static page’ and pick the pages you created when building your theme earlier for your home and blog pages.

Remember to save your changes.

Now, your site will use your ‘Home’ page as the front page and your ‘Blog’ page to show your posts.

Perfect Your Site Title and Tagline

When first setting up your website, you had the chance to choose a tile. But what if you want to add a shot tagline to add more context?

To set it up, head over to Settings » General in your WordPress dashboard.

Here, you can edit your site title and add a brief tagline that summarizes your site.

Once you’re happy with both, don’t forget to click Save Changes.

Manage Your Comments Section

Comments can be a great way to engage with your audience, but they can also attract unwanted spam. To keep things tidy, let’s set up comment moderation.

Navigate to Settings » Discussion in your dashboard. Scroll down until you see ‘Before a comment appears’. Here, check the box next to ‘Comment must be manually approved’.

Don’t forget to save your changes.

With this setting, you can review comments before they appear on your site. This gives you control over the conversation and helps keep spam at bay.

Step 7. Install Essential WordPress Plugins

Now that your site looks good, let’s give it some superpowers. This is where plugins come in handy.

WordPress plugins are like smartphone apps but for your WordPress site. They can add new features or improve existing ones, making your site more powerful and user-friendly.

There are thousands of plugins out there, but here are some of the best WordPress plugins for beginners:

• SeedProd: Hide your site behind a coming soon page while working on it.
• All-in-One SEO: Help search engines find your site.
• WPForms: Add contact forms easily.
• MonsterInsights: See how many people visit your site.
• OptinMonster: Create eye-catching sign-up forms.
• Duplicator: Keep your site backed up.
• Sucuri: Keep your site safe from hackers.
• WooCommerce: Turn your site into an online store.

To install plugins, follow these steps:

1. Vá para o seu painel do WordPress: Faça login na área de administração do WordPress.
2. Navegue até Plugins: No menu à esquerda, clique em Plugins e, em seguida, em Add New.
3. Pesquisar plug-ins: Use a barra de pesquisa para localizar o plug-in que você deseja instalar.

4. Instalar: Clique no botão Install Now (Instalar agora ) ao lado do plug-in desejado.
5. Ou fazer upload de um plug-in: Clique em Add New para carregar um arquivo .zip de plug-in de seu computador.

6. Ativar: Clique em Activate (Ativar ) quando a instalação estiver concluída.

Pro Tip: You can also upload plugins you’ve downloaded from other sources. Just click ‘Upload Plugin’ and follow the instructions.

Etapa 8. Inicie seu site no WordPress

Parabéns! Você já percorreu um longo caminho em sua jornada. Você criou, personalizou e otimizou seu site; agora chegou a hora da grande revelação.

Mas antes de apertar o botão de publicação, vamos revisar uma lista de verificação de pré-lançamento e discutir como colocar seu site no ar.

Antes do lançamento, certifique-se de marcar essas caixas:

1. Ativar o modo Em breve: Oculte temporariamente o seu site em uma página de lançamento em breve antes do lançamento, para que você possa testar os novos recursos antes de colocá-los no ar.
2. Revisão de conteúdo: Verifique novamente se há erros, links quebrados e seções incompletas em todas as suas páginas e posts.
3. SEO: Ensure all meta descriptions are filled out and your content is optimized for relevant keywords.
4. Capacidade de resposta em dispositivos móveis: Teste seu site em vários dispositivos para garantir que ele seja totalmente responsivo.
5. Velocidade da página: Execute testes de velocidade para garantir que seu site carregue rapidamente, otimizando todos os elementos que o tornam mais lento.
6. Backup: Faça um backup completo de seu site.
7. Páginas jurídicas: Certifique-se de que seu site tenha páginas legais essenciais, como uma Política de Privacidade e Termos de Serviço.

Para obter uma lista mais detalhada, consulte nossa lista de verificação de 24 pontos para um lançamento de site bem-sucedido.

Tornar seu site ativo geralmente é tão simples quanto clicar em Salvar e Publicar. Se você tiver uma página de lançamento em breve ativa, será necessário desativá-la primeiro.

No SeedProd, clique no botão de alternância em Coming Soon Mode até que ele fique inativo.

Além disso, se estiver usando o criador de temas do SeedProd para criar seu site, será necessário garantir que ele esteja ativo. Para isso, navegue até SeedProd e Theme Builder e coloque o botão de alternância "Enable SeedProd Theme" na posição ativa.

Se você criou seu site em um domínio ou subdomínio temporário, precisará apontar seu domínio principal para o novo site. As etapas exatas podem variar dependendo do seu provedor de hospedagem, mas a maioria oferece guias detalhados para ajudá-lo nesse processo.

Step 9. Take Your Website Further

In this guide, I’ve shown you how to make a website, choose a theme, build your pages, install must-have plugins, and successfully launch your site. But with WordPress, you can create a niche website that can do so much more, like:

• Start a mom blog
• Make a wedding website
• Start a fashion blog
• Create an author website
• Build a church website
• Create a real estate website
• Design a restaurant website
• Set up an online store
• Create a photography website

See our guide for a list of all the types of websites you can create in WordPress.

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And there you have it! You’ve successfully navigated the process of creating a WordPress website from scratch in 8 simple steps. It’s a significant achievement, and now the world is ready to see your professional website design.

Se você estiver preocupado com a curva de aprendizado do WordPress, ferramentas como o SeedProd podem tornar o processo de design e personalização muito mais suave e intuitivo.

If you need more help, please check out our other ultimate guides for WordPress:

• Como classificar um novo site (mais de 16 dicas comprovadas)
• Como criar uma página de destino no WordPress (guia passo a passo)
• Os 15 problemas mais comuns do WordPress (e como resolvê-los)
• Como criar um link Click-to-Call no WordPress
• Como configurar o rastreamento de links no WordPress (da maneira mais fácil)

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Stacey Corrin Escritor

Stacey escreve sobre WordPress e marketing digital há mais de 10 anos e sobre outros tópicos há muito mais tempo. Além disso, ela é fascinada por web design, experiência do usuário e SEO.

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