SOFTACULOUS AND WORDPRESS

What is softaculous?

The Softaculous auto-installer allows the installation of web applications with the click of a button. A wide variety of applications are available to be easily installed on your webspace, including web portals, e-commerce solutions, content management systems, blogs, polls, forums and more. Softaculous can take over the installations of other auto-installers. Softaculous also has an easy-to-use backup feature, allowing for the backup of installations at anytime.

Things you Should Know

Is everything in Softaculous free?
No, but most of the applications are open-source and available without a cost.

Why use Softaculous to install applications?
Softaculous makes installing software packages such as WordPress and PhpBB easy. Softaculous does everything involved in the installation process, including creating databases and setting up permissions on the web-viewable content. Softaculous can also create backups of the software it installs.

Can I remove applications that I install with Softaculous?
Yes, applications that installed with Softaculous can be uninstalled by Softaculous.

Will Softaculous take over software installed by Fantastico?
Yes, Softaculous can take over any software installed by Fantastico, allowing Softaculous to update and backup said software.

Does Safebethosting, LLC support applications installed through Softaculous?
Third-party applications are not fully managed and are beyond the scope of support. Since these applications are not developed or supported by Safebethosting, LLC outside assistance for these applications is available through online communities or the applications’ developer.

What is wordpress?

WordPress is web publishing software you can use to create your own website or blog. Since it was released in 2003, WordPress has become one of the most popular web publishing platforms. And today it powers more 35% of the entire web — everything from hobby blogs to some of the most popular websites online.

WordPress enables you to build and manage your own full-featured website using just your web browser—without having to learn how to code. In fact, if you’ve ever used a text editor like Microsoft Word, you’ll be right at home with the WordPress Editor.

How do I install Wordpress

The easiest way to get started with WordPress is to install it using softaculous but you can also choose to do so manually. To do it manually go  to WordPress.org.

Why choose to use Wordpress?

There are several reasons WordPress is a great choice for building your website:

1. First of all, WordPress is released under an Open Source license — which means you can download and use the WordPress software anyway you like… for FREE. But it also means that hundreds of volunteers from all around the world are constantly working to improve the WordPress software.
2. Second, WordPress is easy to learn and use — You don’t need to hire a web designer every time you want to make a small change to your website. Instead, you can easily update and create your own content… without having to learn how to code.
3. Third, WordPress is completely customizable — There are thousands of themes and plugins that enable you to change the entire look of your website, or even add features like an online store, a photo gallery, or a mailing list.
4. Next, if you run into problems, or you want to add custom features, it’s easy to find support or hire someone to help you. In addition to the WordPress tutorials on this site, there are also thousands of WordPress developers and designers who can help you. The official WordPress Forum is a great place to get answers to your questions. And every year, there are thousands of local WordPress events happening all over the world where you can meet and talk with other WordPress users.
5. Last, you’re in control of your own content. Some other publishing platforms limit what you can and can’t do on your own website. And, you’re locked in to that service; if it should ever shut down, your content could simply disappear. With WordPress, you can import your data from other platforms like Blogger or Tumblr, and you can easily export your data to move away from WordPress, anytime you choose. You’re in control of your content.

Is WordPress right for you?

If you’re looking for an easy tool that will help you build your own blog or website without learning how to code, no other software makes it this easy. And, you’ll find that WordPress is incredibly flexible, with thousands of themes, plugins, and support options to ensure that your site will continue to grow with you in the future.