Even though there are many different types of sites that one can build with WordPress, there are some steps that are mandatory for all of them.
For instance, no matter what type of website you want to launch, you always have to start by installing WordPress properly. This is exactly what we talked about in Chapter 2, Getting Started with WordPress. Virtually, nothing is different at this point. The installation process is the same, all the steps are the same, and the final result is the same too--you end up with a clean, blank WordPress installation. Also, whenever installing specific themes and plugins, make sure to follow the same guidelines that we discussed in Chapter 5, Plugins - What They Are and Why You Need Them, and Chapter 6, Choosing and Installing Themes.
Last but not least, to ensure that your site is secure and has a good user management structure...