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11 Things to Do with Every New WordPress Install

So you just installed WordPress — awesome! Getting started can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. In this short Solid Guide, we cover 11 key things you can do right now to make a great WordPress site.

So you just installed WordPress — awesome! Getting started can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. In this short Solid Guide, we cover 11 key things you can do right now to make a great WordPress site.

What you’ll learn:

  • Have a backup strategy
  • Take important security measures
  • Have a maintenance plan
  • Combat spam
  • Optimize your search engine ranking
  • …and more!

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Last updated: July 2, 2026
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