In this video, you’ll learn how to install WordPress on macOS step by step using a local development environment.
We’ll go through installing the required tools, setting up a local server, creating a database, and running WordPress on your Mac — perfect for testing, learning, and development without buying hosting.
[00:00] – Introduction to Local WP: Why Local WP is superior to other local development tools like XAMPP for building WordPress sites on your computer.
[00:55] – Downloading Local WP: Navigating the official website and selecting the correct version for your platform (macOS, Windows, or Linux).
[02:10] – Installation Process: Moving the application to your folder and initializing the setup on macOS.
[03:15] – Account Creation: Creating a free account to get started with the software.
[04:00] – Creating a New Site: Starting the “Create a New Site” wizard and choosing your website’s name.
[04:24] – Advanced Options: Selecting your local domain name (e.g., .local or .learn) and site path.
[04:51] – Choosing the Environment: Configuring PHP versions, web servers (Apache or Nginx), and database settings.
[05:15] – WordPress Setup: Setting up your admin username, password, and email address.
[05:35] – Automated Installation: Local WP handles the downloading and configuration of WordPress, PHP, and web servers automatically.
[07:05] – Accessing Your Local Site: How to open your new website and access the WP Admin dashboard.
[07:42] – Conclusion and Next Steps: Final tips and an invitation to subscribe for more WordPress tutorials.
This tutorial is ideal for beginners, developers, and anyone who wants to work with WordPress locally on macOS.
Localwp download link: https://localwp.com/
Best WordPress theme you can use: https://ertano.com/ahura/
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