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 Hostingand WordPressPresented by Al Davis

2. 2What we will coverWhat is Shared Hosting?Why use Shared Hosting?What to look forThings you should knowHints on how to pick a providerHow to set up WordPress- 4 different methodsHow to migrate a site

3. 3What 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. 4Why 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 technologyShared 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.

5. 5What is required?Minimum requirements for WordPress Version 3.1PHP version 4.3

6. MySQL version 4.1.2Version 3.2 (released July 4)PHP version 5.2.4 or greater

7. MySQl version 5.0 or greater6Things you should knowBut providers don’t tell youAll that storage and bandwidth?...You’re never going to use it all.Text is cheap ... but pictures and video will kill your storageFTP Access...never needs to be cappedEmail storage...shouldn’t be bundled upMSAccess...is simply wrong. Don’t use it for your website. Ever. And I mean ever!!!!

8. 7Things you should look forFrom a hosting providerCall supportHow 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 ideaAsk to be transferred to the sales departmentHow 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. 8Installing WordPress4 different methodsOne-Click InstallerFTPSSHUsing a plug-in

10. 9One-Click InstallerWhat 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. 13FTPWhat 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 freeWhy use FTP? Fine control over what is installed When you’ve uploaded your files, you get to use the famous 5-minute install for WPWhy NOT to use FTPCan 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. 24SSHWhat 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 - MacWhy use SSH? Much faster than FTP Guarantees you always get the latest version of WordPressWhy 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

26. 25SSH

27. 26SSHwget http://wordpress.org/latest.zip

28. 27SSHunzip latest.zip

29. 28SSHMove all the files out of the wordpress folder cp –rf ./wordpress/* ./Delete downloaded filesrmlatest.ziprm –rfwordpress/

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

31. 30SSHNavigate to yourdomain.com/wp-admin

32. 31Backup BuddyWhat is Backup Buddy?A WordPress plugin developed by ithemes ( www.ithemes.com) Like getting 3 plugins in one Installations Backups Migration toolWhy 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 moveWhy NOT to use Backup Buddy?No custom installation of WordPress

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34. 33Backup BuddyNavigate to domain/importbuddy.phpafter you have FTP’ed the backup file and he import file to your webserver space

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

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