Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your First Website
You’ve got your domain and your hosting—now it’s time to build. This guide will take you from the "Welcome" email to a live, professional website in under 20 minutes using the Softaculous Apps Installer in cPanel.
Phase 1: Installing the Engine (WordPress)
While Jiinubi supports hundreds of platforms, WordPress powers over 40% of the web and is our top recommendation for beginners.
- Access cPanel: Log in to your Jiinubi Dashboard, go to Services, and click Login to cPanel.
- Open Softaculous: Scroll to the "Software" section and click Softaculous Apps Installer.
- Install WordPress: Click the blue Install button under the WordPress icon.
Configure Settings:
- Choose Protocol: Select
https://(this ensures your site is secure). - In Directory: Leave this box empty for
example.com. Delete "wp" if it appears. - Admin Username: Avoid "admin" for security. Pick a unique name.
- Admin Password: Use a strong password or click the "Key" icon to generate one.
- Finish: Scroll down and click Install. Within 60 seconds, you’ll get links to your website and the Admin Dashboard.
Phase 2: The "Initial Cleanup" (First 5 Minutes)
Before designing, remove the demo content that comes with every new installation.
- Log in to WordPress: Visit
yourdomain.com/wp-admin. - Delete Sample Posts: Go to Posts > All Posts, hover over "Hello World," and click Trash.
- Delete Sample Pages: Go to Pages > All Pages and trash the "Sample Page."
- Set Permalinks: Go to Settings > Permalinks. Select Post Name and click Save. This makes links clean and readable (e.g.,
yoursite.com/about).
Phase 3: Choosing Your "Look" (Themes)
Your theme is the "skin" of your website.
- Navigate to Appearance > Themes and click Add New.
- Browse the Library: Search for themes by industry (e.g., "Restaurant," "Photography," "Store").
- Our Recommendation: Lightweight themes like Astra, OceanWP, or GeneratePress work best and are optimized for Jiinubi’s Google Cloud servers.
- Click Install and then Activate.
Phase 4: Adding Content & Essential Pages
Every professional website should have these four pages:
- Home: Your "elevator pitch"—what do you do?
- About: Who you are and why customers should trust you.
- Services/Products: Clearly describe what you offer.
- Contact: How visitors can reach you. Use a plugin like WPForms for contact forms.
Phase 5: Final Pre-Launch Checklist
Before sharing your link on social media, check these key items:
- Mobile Test: Open your site on a phone. Are buttons easy to tap? Does it look good?
- SSL Check: Look for the padlock in the browser. If missing, see our SSL Guide to activate your free certificate.
- Site Identity: Go to Settings > General. Ensure your "Site Title" and "Tagline" are accurate and not the default "Just another WordPress site."
Need Help Designing?
If you aren’t a designer, Jiinubi offers Professional Web Design services. We can deliver a fully custom, high-speed website for you. Check our Design Packages.
If you aren’t a designer, Jiinubi offers Professional Web Design services. We can deliver a fully custom, high-speed website for you. Check our Design Packages.
Congratulations!
Your website is now live on the Jiinubi Cloud. You can log in anytime to customize your site and start publishing content.
Your website is now live on the Jiinubi Cloud. You can log in anytime to customize your site and start publishing content.
