WordPress is the most popular CMS on the planet and used by more websites and blogs than any other program. The popularity may draw you in, but you should consider a few things if you plan to use WordPress for your website.

<h2>Hosting Set Up</h2>

<img src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Setting-up-a-WordPress-Website.jpg" alt="Setting up a WordPress Website" width="168" height="123" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8371" />Before you start using WordPress, you need to choose the right hosting for your website. Without the right hosting, you may struggle with getting everything set up. However, with cPanel hosting specifically set up for WordPress, you will be able to install the CMS fast and get to work on the design.

<a href="https://itxdesign.com/compare-hosting-plans/">ITX Design</a> offers WordPress with every single package and provides everything you need to install WordPress and get going fast. <a href="https://itxdesign.com/compare-hosting-plans/">Click Here</a> to find out more about <a href="https://itxdesign.com/compare-hosting-plans/">shared hosting from ITX Design</a>.

<h2>Find WordPress Tutorials</h2>

<img src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WordPress-Tutorials.jpg" alt="WordPress Tutorials" width="168" height="112" class="alignright size-full wp-image-8373" />Sometimes, you have questions or issues with WordPress and you need answers. It's important to know where to look whenever you run into an issue or question you don't know the answer to. ITX Design has a <a href="https://itxdesign.com/category/wordpress-tutorials/">WordPress Tutorials</a> section with many answers to your questions. This makes it easy to keep moving forward with your website, even when an issue or question comes up.

<h2>Choosing a Theme</h2>

<a href="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Hueman.png"><img src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Hueman.png" alt="Hueman" width="604" height="500" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8266" /></a>

There are many different WordPress themes designed for a number of different sites. Whether you're trying to make money as an Amazon affiliate or you run a small ecommerce business, there's a theme for you. It's important to hunt for the right theme for your needs before you get started with WordPress.

WordPress themes can come as <a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-free-wordpress-themes-are-the-best/">Free Themes</a> or <a href="https://itxdesign.com/what-should-you-know-before-you-purchase-a-premium-wordpress-theme/">Premium Themes</a>. If your budget will allow, you should choose a premium theme. The following posts will help you choose the right theme for your new WordPress website:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/15-simple-wordpress-themes-perfect-for-beginners/">WordPress Themes Perfect for Beginners</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/five-top-seo-friendly-wordpress-themes-to-use-in-2015/">Top SEO-Friendly WordPress Themes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-theme-is-best-for-a-musician-or-band/">WordPress Themes for Musicians and Bands</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-magazine-theme-is-best-for-wordpress/">Best WordPress Magazine Themes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/wordpress-theme-for-a-family-blog/">WordPress Themes for Family Blogs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/top-themes-for-video-wordpress-sites/">WordPress Themes for Video Sites</a></li>
</ul>
Use these posts to help you locate the right free or premium WordPress theme for your website.

<h2>Choosing the Right Plugins</h2>

<img src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/WordPressSEObyYoast.png" alt="WordPress SEO by Yoast" width="676" height="224" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8188" />

After you get the right theme in place, you will need the right plugins to make WordPress function the way you prefer. There are a ton of free and paid plugins to choose from. Most of the plugins you will need will not cost you a dime. 

You will want to consider which <a href="https://itxdesign.com/beginners-guide-to-wordpress-blogging-seo/">SEO Plugins</a> are best for your website. It's also important to install the <a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-plugins-are-necessary-for-2015/">right plugins</a> for many other functions in WordPress. 

With the right plugins, you can do far more with your WordPress website. Make sure you install the best plugins for your specific needs and you will be able to make your site function better.

<h2>Setting Up Social Media, Analytics and More</h2>

<img src="https://itxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Social-Media.jpg" alt="Social Media" width="168" height="168" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8372" />Every WordPress website should have some form of Analytics and should be connected to Social Media. Even if your site is only meant to inform your visitors of your small business, both of these tools are very important. 

There are several <a href="https://itxdesign.com/social-media-wordpress-plugins/">Socail Media Plugins</a>, which make it very easy to connect with your profiles. These plugins will automatically share blog posts and do so much more for you. This is not only a great way to get the word out, but will also boost your SEO.

When it comes to analytics, <a href="https://itxdesign.com/installing-google-analytics-in-wordpress/">Google Analytics</a> is the top choices. It's easy to install and will track everything you need to make decisions about marketing your blog or website.

Along with setting up social media and analytics, you may also need to set up something more specialized. For example, if you run an ecommerce website, you may need the right <a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-plugins-benefit-e-commerce-sites-the-most/">eCommerce plugins</a> to help with accepting payments and other tasks. Some of the other types of sites that may need specialized plugins or other tools include:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-forum-plugins-work-best-for-wordpress/">Forums</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-plugins-are-the-best-for-photographers-for-2015/">Photography Websites</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-plugins-are-most-useful-for-affiliate-marketers/">Affiliate Marketing Websites</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-plugins-are-best-for-an-ebay-website/">Youtube Publisher Websites</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-plugins-are-best-for-multi-author-management-in-wordpress/">Multi-Author Websites</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itxdesign.com/which-wordpress-plugins-are-best-for-an-ebay-website/">eBay Seller Websites</a></li>
All of these types of websites are specializes and require the right plugins and tools to make them work properly.

Before you start with the setup of your WordPress website, these are the things you should consider. You will need the right hosting, theme, plugins and other tools to make your site look and function the way you want.
