When all the files are in place, point your browser to http://yourdomainname/wp-admin/install.php to access WordPresss automated installer. WordPress will finish the install process itself. It should then send you to a page that allows you to name your new WordPress blog and create an administrator username so that you can start customizing the blog.
WordPress has an Appearance tab devoted to letting you alter the looks of your blog. Navigate to the first section under Appearance > Themes, and choose one of the many free layouts. Keep in mind that you arent locked into that exact appearance, since you can alter themes. Certain items are easier to adjust than others, though: In general, the color and style of the text and backgrounds are easier to change than images are (and in turn, all of those elements are much simpler to change than the layout of the template). You're better off selecting a template whose elements are generally well positioned and then making changes to the overall look of the site, rather than picking a template that has an attractive color scheme but requires significant layout reorganization.
Once youve found a theme you enjoy, the easiest way to adjust it is to choose Customize. The tools that WordPress gives you will allow you to alter some aspects of the site, such as the color scheme and background image, without having to dig into the coding that makes your theme operate. Naturally, more-thorough alterations (trying to switch out a border element, for instance) may require you to roll up your sleeves and get coding. If you're not ready to tackle that challenge yet, check out our guide to .
Advanced users: You don't have to leave your control panel to make changes, since WordPress also has a built-in theme editor (located under 'Editor' in the Appearance tab) that lets you directly alter the coding of any part of your template. You have a great deal of control over every aspect of your blogs appearance; if you arent careful, though, you can damage the functionality of your blog. WordPress is built with a combination of HTML, CSS, and PHP, so you should have at least a passing familiarity with all three coding languages before you start directly altering your site template.