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•November 2024•4 min read

Remember These Points Before Starting a WordPress Website

A concise checklist to get your WordPress project started on the right foot with security, architecture, and performance.

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Zoro Dev Team

Full-Stack & WordPress Engineers

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Remember These Points Before Starting a WordPress Website

1. Clarify Website Goals & Technical Architecture

Before installing WordPress, clearly define the purpose of your website: is it an agency landing page, WooCommerce store, content blog, or membership portal?

Selecting the right theme architecture (Gutenberg Block theme vs Classic Theme) from day one saves hundreds of development hours.

2. Secure Your WordPress Setup from Day 1

Never use 'admin' as the administrator username. Use strong unique passwords, enforce 2-Factor Authentication (2FA), and change the default login URL (wp-login.php) to protect against brute-force bots.

Pro Tips & Key Takeaways

  • Always enable SSL/HTTPS.
  • Set up automated off-site backups with tools like UpdraftPlus.

3. Configure SEO-Friendly Permalinks

Immediately change default WordPress permalinks from plain query parameters (?p=123) to 'Post name' (/sample-post/) under Settings > Permalinks for optimal search engine indexing.

Conclusion

Planning your WordPress architecture carefully before development ensures a smooth launch and prevents costly redesigns in the future.

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