Before you build the site there are a couple things you want to plan out.
Things to plan before installing WordPress
- Find what you want your site to be about
- Find the target audience for your website
- Set up your domain name
- Find a hosting provider (make sure they meet the necessary software requirements)
Things to plan after installing WordPress
- Choose the theme for your site
- Customize
- Install plugins
- Add your posts and pages
- Configure your settings (logo, site tagline, permalink settings, menu settings)