In this tutorial we look at how to setup WordPress on a GoDaddy Hosted website.

I was creating a website for a client a while ago and found it difficult to find useful information on how to install WordPress on a GoDaddy hosted website.

In the end, it was quite simple. Just follow the following easy steps and you are good to go.

Part I – Creating the database

1. Log into Your GoDaddy Account

Go to your GoDaddy Hosting Control Center (Control Panel)

2. Create The Database for WordPress to Use

Place your mouse over the “Database” tab in the top-menu and select MySQL.

On the new screen, press “Create Database”.

Enter  your Database Description and Database Username (Usually the same) and then Enter your password. Press Ok.

You should see your new database in the list but note that it is still “Pending Setup”. Allow a few minutes for GoDaddy to setup your new database.

3.Record The Database Information

Important! Write down your database name and password. You will need it for part II.

Once your database is ready for use, “Pending Setup” will now read “Setup”. In the ‘Action’ column, press the “Pen/Pencil Icon” next to your new database.This will take you to the edit/setup page

On the Edit screen, copy the “Hostname” which should read something like: databastename.db.######.hostedresource.com