How To Install WordPress

I’ll walk you through the manual installation method. This gives you full control over your files and database, which is better for a developer-centric setup.

Phase 1: The Foundation (Hosting & Files)

1. Get Hosting and a Domain

• Hosting: You need a server with PHP 7.4+ and MySQL 8.0+ (or MariaDB).
• Domain: Point your domain’s A-Record to your server’s IP address.

1. Download WordPress

• Go to WordPress.org and download the latest .zip file.
• Unzip it on your computer. You will see a folder named wordpress.

1. Upload Files

• Use an FTP client (like FileZilla) or your hosting’s File Manager.
• Upload the contents of the wordpress folder to your server’s root directory (usually public_html or www).
  Phase 2: The Database (The “Brain”)

1. Create a MySQL Database
   Log into your hosting control panel (cPanel, DirectAdmin, etc.) and:

• Create a new Database (e.g., my_gemini_site).
• Create a new Database User (e.g., gemini_user) with a strong password.
• Add the User to the Database and grant “All Privileges.”
  Phase 3: The Famous 5-Minute Install

1. Run the Script

• Open your browser and go to your domain (e.g., https://yourdomain.com).
• Select your language and click Continue.
• Database Setup: Enter the Database Name, Username, and Password you created in Step 4. Keep “Database Host” as localhost unless your host says otherwise.
• Site Details: * Site Title: Whatever you want.
• Username/Password: This is for your WordPress login. Do not use “admin” as a username.
• Click Install WordPress.
  Phase 4: Integrating the Gemini Code
  Now that your site is live, let’s add the logic we built earlier.

1. Setup the Folder Structure

• Log into your WordPress Dashboard (/wp-admin).
• Go to Appearance > Themes. I recommend using a lightweight theme like Astra or Hello Elementor.
• Connect via FTP and navigate to /wp-content/themes/[your-active-theme]/.
• Create a folder named inc.
• Upload the Parsedown.php file into that /inc/ folder.

1. Add the Logic

• Open the functions.php file of your theme.
• Paste the “Gemini Bulk Article Creator” code we discussed earlier at the very bottom of the file.
• Crucial: Replace ‘YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY’ with your actual key from Google AI Studio.
  Phase 5: Testing Your AI Site
• Refresh your WordPress Dashboard.
• Look for the “Gemini Creator” icon in the sidebar.
• Type a test topic like “The Future of PHP in 2026” and click Generate.
• Go to Posts > All Posts. You should see your new article as a Draft.
• Click Preview to see how the Markdown was converted to HTML.
  Pro Checklist for a PHP Developer:
• Permalinks: Go to Settings > Permalinks and set it to “Post Name” for clean URLs.
• Security: Install the Wordfence plugin. Since you are using an API, it’s good to have a firewall.
• SEO: Install Yoast SEO or Rank Math so the “Meta Description” code we wrote has a place to live.
  Would you like me to help you create a custom .php template for your theme to display these articles in a specific layout?