Shared hosting allows multiple websites to share server resources like bandwidth and storage, making it a cost-effective option for hosting small businesses. With shared hosting, users can focus on their business rather than managing server technology. WordPress has minimum requirements of PHP version 5.2.4 and MySQL version 5.0 or greater. There are four main methods for installing WordPress on shared hosting: one-click installer, FTP, SSH, and using a plugin like Backup Buddy which allows migrating a site between servers.

1. Shared Hosting and WordPress Presented by Al Davis

2. 2 What we will cover What is Shared Hosting? Why use Shared Hosting? What to look for Things you should know Hints on how to pick a provider How to set up WordPress- 4 different methods How to migrate a site

3. 3 What is Shared Hosting? Many websites reside on a web server connected to the Internet.Each site sits on its own partition, or section, of the server to keep it seperate from other sites. This is generally the most economical option for hosting , as many people share the overall cost of server maintenance. - Wikipedia

4. 4 Why Shared Hosting? Cost Effective The cost of servers, internet connectivity, maintenance and manpower is shared over many customers. The cost to run a server in a secure, redundant environment can easily run to tens of thousands of dollars per month. Run your business, not your technology Shared Hosting allows you to focus on running your business, not learning how to run a web server. All told, it’s the simplest way to have a website, ideal for small businesses.

8. 7 Things you should look for From a hosting provider Call support How long did it take to talk to a live person? Do they even have live support? Call when you are nost likely to be working on your site...calling at 10 am when you are going to be working at 7pm will not give you an accurate idea Ask to be transferred to the sales department How was that experience? Did sales know why you were transferred? Don’t get locked in Don’t commit for any more than 12 months maximum.

9. 8 Installing WordPress 4 different methods One-Click Installer FTP SSH Using a plug-in

10. 9 One-Click Installer What is it? An application that installs software for the end user (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal etc.) Why Use it? Simple to use Fast Why Not to use it No control of what is installed No control of how it is installed Can be tough to go back and change the installation

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14. 13 FTP What is FTP? Stands for File Transfer Protocol Fancy way of saying “moving files from your computer to the server via the internet” What do you need? FTP Client. There are many out there for Windows and Mac—some are even free Why use FTP? Fine control over what is installed When you’ve uploaded your files, you get to use the famous 5-minute install for WP Why NOT to use FTP Can be slow depending upon your Internet connection Requires greater technical knowledge than One-Click Need to set up your own database for WP to work

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25. 24 SSH What is SSH? Stands for Secure Shell Fancy way of saying “A secure channel to connect to your web server space.” Command line based ( Advanced users) What do you need? Command Line Tool- PuTTY – Windows Terminal - Mac Why use SSH? Much faster than FTP Guarantees you always get the latest version of WordPress Why NOT to use SSH? Not all hosting providers offer full access (unable to connect to other sites) Requires greater technical knowledge Requires command line use

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27. 26 SSH wget http://wordpress.org/latest.zip

28. 27 SSH unzip latest.zip

30. 29 SSH Edit wp-config-sample.phpthen save it as wp-config.php

31. 30 SSH Navigate to yourdomain.com/wp-admin

32. 31 Backup Buddy What is Backup Buddy? A WordPress plugin developed by ithemes ( www.ithemes.com) Like getting 3 plugins in one Installations Backups Migration tool Why use Backup Buddy? Allows you to develop locally, deploy to a web server Takes all of your themes, custom CSS, plugins, content over in one smooth move Why NOT to use Backup Buddy? No custom installation of WordPress

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34. 33 Backup Buddy Navigate to domain/importbuddy.php after you have FTP’ed the backup file and he import file to your webserver space

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40. 39 Backup Buddy Everything is moved over to the new server, including plug-ins!!

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