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Wordpress Pre Development Checklist

Development process

• Choose the Right Directory:

• Select a directory and install it under public_html, Do not use ‘root’ or \'WordPress\'.

• Change DB Table names:

• use random letter/numbers_table names instead of the default wp_table names, Checkout ‘change DB prefix Plugin\'.

• Use Unique Login/password:

• Refrain using admin/admin as admin login/ password. Alternatively, you can follow these examples:

• Username – CMW(e.g.)

• Password(use strong password generator plugin)

• You may use your email as login with WP Email Login Plugin.

• Hide your Test Website from Search Engines:

• Make sure you hide your website from the search by checking the option under Settings> Reading “Discourage search engines from indexing this site”.

• Additional Steps:

• Once the installation is complete. Here are some of the additional things you will need to do.

• Create a "Coming Soon” page with the free SeedProd Coming Soon or WP Maintenance mode plugins.

• Now, you will need to make changes in the settings under General category, Choose a www or non-www URL for the WordPress as well as site address.

• Set Default Date & Time:

• Don’t forget to update the Time Zone, Date/Time under settings> General.

• Update Blog Title:

• Very important to update the blog title and tag line appropriately under setting>General.

• Change Media Settings:

• Under setting > Media, uncheck the "Organize my uploads into month and your based folders" options.

• Change Blog Category:

• Similarly, under posts > Categories, rename the \'uncategorized\' to set up a default category for posts.

• Password Protected Demo Site:

• Increase the security for your demo website by installing the password protected plugin

• Delete Sample Config File:

• Enable the debug mode : define(\'WP_DEBUG\', true);

• Use as many WP default-included third party JS libraries as possible.

• As the admin, you should be able to upload/remove media and install new plugin as per your requirements.