{"id":24805,"date":"2025-04-03T03:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sistemaevolution.com.br\/configuracoes-iniciais-wordpress\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:17:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:17:21","slug":"first-time-wordpress-setup-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sistemaevolution.com.br\/en\/first-time-wordpress-setup-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Time WordPress Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Setting up <strong>WordPress<\/strong> for the first time is an essential step to ensure your website functions properly and meets your needs. In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through the main initial settings to make sure you have a well-structured and optimized site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nHI1nvcsm7c?si=ob45HHiud0Hnpb9D\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Opening the Settings Menus<\/h2>\n<p>To get started, it\u2019s important to open all the necessary menus for configuration. <strong>Right-click<\/strong> on the menu items and select <strong>Open in new tab<\/strong>. This will allow you to have all the configuration options open simultaneously, making the adjustment process much easier.<\/p>\n<h2>Removing Default Content<\/h2>\n<h3>Deleting Sample Posts and Pages<\/h3>\n<p>On the posts screen, you\u2019ll find a sample post that comes pre-installed. <strong>Select the post<\/strong>, choose <strong>Move to Trash<\/strong>, and click <strong>Apply<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget to empty the trash afterward.<\/p>\n<p>The same should be done with the <strong>sample pages<\/strong>. Delete them and empty the trash to keep your dashboard clean and organized.<\/p>\n<h3>Deleting Sample Comments<\/h3>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s delete the <strong>sample comments<\/strong> that come with the standard WordPress installation. This will help keep your site free from unnecessary noise right from the start.<\/p>\n<h2>Installing a Free Theme<\/h2>\n<h3>Adding the Hello Theme<\/h3>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to add a theme that suits your style. We\u2019ll install a free theme called <strong>Hello<\/strong>. After activating it, delete the other installed themes. This not only saves space but also avoids confusion later on.<\/p>\n<h2>Managing Plugins<\/h2>\n<h3>Removing Default Plugins<\/h3>\n<p>The next step is to remove the <strong>default plugins<\/strong> that come pre-installed. Most of them may not be necessary for your site. Doing this helps optimize the performance of your WordPress installation.<\/p>\n<h2>Adjusting Date and Time<\/h2>\n<h3>Setting Date and Time Format<\/h3>\n<p>After these steps, it\u2019s essential to change the <strong>date and time format<\/strong>. Go to the relevant settings, make the necessary adjustments, and click <strong>Save<\/strong>. This ensures your posts and pages display the correct dates.<\/p>\n<h2>Creating the Homepage<\/h2>\n<h3>Setting Up the Home Page<\/h3>\n<p>A useful tip is to create a <strong>page called Home<\/strong> and set it as the first page of your site. To do this, go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Reading<\/strong>. Select the <strong>Static Page<\/strong> option and set the Home page as the homepage. Click <strong>Save<\/strong> to confirm your changes.<\/p>\n<h2>Managing Comments<\/h2>\n<h3>Disabling Comments<\/h3>\n<p>In the Comments section, uncheck all options to prevent comments on your site. 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