Launching your first website shouldn’t feel like a battle with complicated settings, confusing hosting dashboards, or technical jargon. With today’s tools—especially Truehost with Elementor—creating a professional website has become so simple that even absolute beginners can build a stunning, high-converting online presence in a single day.

In this guide, I (Kester Terna of EduKester) will walk you through every step you need to install WordPress on Truehost and set it up beautifully using Elementor. This isn’t just another tutorial—it’s a practical roadmap that Nigerian beginners, entrepreneurs, bloggers, designers, and small businesses can follow confidently.

Let’s bring your dream website to life.

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Introduction

If you’ve been searching for a reliable, beginner-friendly method to build a website, pairing Truehost with Elementor is one of the smartest decisions you can make. Truehost offers affordable hosting plans (especially for Nigerians), free SSL, easy WordPress installation, and excellent uptime. Elementor, on the other hand, gives you a drag-and-drop builder that empowers you to design professional pages without coding.

Whether you’re launching a blog, eCommerce store, digital agency site, portfolio, affiliate site, or landing page, this combination is flexible, powerful, and budget-friendly.

By the end of this post, you will:

Install WordPress on Truehost (step-by-step)
Connect your domain and hosting
Configure your WordPress settings correctly
Install and set up Elementor for beautiful page designs
Understand important optimization settings
Avoid common beginner mistakes
Launch a fast, secure, visually compelling website

Let’s begin.

How to Install a WordPress Website Using Truehost With Elementor

Step 1: Purchase Hosting & Domain on Truehost

To begin, visit the Truehost website and choose a hosting plan. For beginners, the Starter or Silver plans work perfectly. They include:

Free SSL
cPanel access
One-click WordPress installation
Affordable pricing
Reliable customer support

How to Buy a Hosting Plan on Truehost

Go to the Truehost Cloud website.
Click Hosting > Web Hosting > Shared Hosting.
Choose a plan that fits your project.
Enter your preferred domain name (example: mywebsite.com.ng).
Complete registration and make payment.

Once successful, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your cPanel login details.

Step 2: Log in to Your cPanel Dashboard

After your purchase:

Go to yourdomain.com.ng/cpanel
Enter your username and password (sent to you via email)
Once logged in, scroll down to the Softaculous Apps Installer

This tool allows you to install WordPress automatically without technical stress.

Step 3: Install WordPress Using Softaculous (One-Click Installation)

This is the most exciting part.

Follow these steps carefully:

Inside Softaculous, click the WordPress icon.
Click Install Now.
Choose https:// (important for SSL security).
Select the domain you want to install WordPress on.
Leave the directory field empty (unless you want WordPress installed in a subfolder).
Enter your:
- Site Name
- Site Description
- Admin Username
- Admin Password
- Admin Email

Tip: Choose a strong password for security.

Scroll down to Select Theme (you can skip this because Elementor will handle your design).
Click Install.

After a few seconds, WordPress will be installed successfully and you’ll see your login URL:

➡️ yourdomain.com.ng/wp-admin

Step 4: Configure Essential WordPress Settings

Before designing with Elementor, optimize your WordPress settings:

✔ General Settings

Site Title
Tagline
Timezone: Africa/Lagos

✔ Permalinks

Go to Settings > Permalinks
Choose: Post Name (best for SEO)

✔ Delete Unnecessary Plugins

Remove default plugins that slow down your site:

Hello Dolly
Unnecessary caching plugins if Truehost already provides one

✔ Install Recommended Plugins

Elementor
Elementor Pro (optional)
Rank Math SEO
WP Forms or Fluent Forms
Starter Templates (optional)

This keeps your new WordPress site clean, fast, and SEO-friendly.

Step 5: Install Elementor Page Builder

Elementor is the tool that allows you to design your website visually.

How to Install Elementor

Go to Plugins > Add New
Search for Elementor
Click Install > Activate

Elementor gives you drag-and-drop controls to create beautiful pages without coding. If you want more advanced features like dynamic content, forms, and templates, consider upgrading to Elementor Pro.

Step 6: Choose a Starter Theme Compatible With Elementor

To build with Truehost with Elementor, you need a theme that works perfectly with Elementor.

The best options are:

Astra
Hello Elementor
Kadence
OceanWP

Hello Elementor is the fastest, while Astra provides more templates.

How to Install Your Theme

Go to Appearance > Themes
Click Add New Theme
Search for Astra or Hello Elementor
Install and activate

Step 7: Create Your First Pages (Home, About, Contact, Blog)

Go to Pages > Add New

Create:

Home
About
Contact
Services
Blog

Open each page and click Edit with Elementor to start designing.

Step 8: Design Your Homepage With Elementor

Designing is now simple and fun.

What You Can Do With Elementor:

Drag and drop headers
Add images & videos
Insert call-to-action buttons
Create beautiful hero sections
Build contact forms
Add animations
Choose templates
Customize mobile view

Example Homepage Structure (That Converts)

Section 1: Hero Area
• Big headline
• Short description
• Call-to-action button

Section 2: About You / Your Brand
• Story or purpose
• Short intro text

Section 3: Services / What You Offer
• Clear visuals
• Benefit-driven descriptions

Section 4: Testimonials

Section 5: Contact or CTA Section

Elementor makes all these easy.

Data Comparison Table: Truehost + Elementor vs Other Hosting/Builder Options

Feature	Truehost + Elementor	Bluehost + Elementor	Hostinger + Elementor	Wix
Ease of Use	Beginner-friendly	Beginner-friendly	Moderate	Easy
Price (Nigeria)	Affordable	Higher	Moderate	Expensive monthly
Page Builder	Elementor	Elementor	Elementor	Built-in
Flexibility	100%	100%	100%	Limited
WordPress Support	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Not WordPress
Ideal For	Beginners, SMEs	Professionals	Intermediate users	Simple sites

This table shows why Truehost with Elementor is one of the most cost-effective and flexible setups for Nigerian creators and businesses.

Step 9: Install a Contact Form & Connect Email

Visitors must be able to reach you.

Install WP Forms or Fluent Forms.

Use:

Name
Email
Phone
Message

Embed the form inside your Contact page easily using Elementor’s drag-and-drop system.

Step 10: Install SEO Tools & Optimize Your Website

To rank on Google, install Rank Math SEO.
Set up:

Focus keywords
Meta descriptions
Sitemap
Schema

Also install:

A caching plugin (if not provided by Truehost)
Image optimization plugin

This improves:

Speed
Mobile friendliness
Search visibility

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can beginners use Truehost with Elementor?

Yes—this combination is perfect for beginners because it removes technical complexity.

2. Is Elementor free?

Yes. Elementor Free is powerful, but Elementor Pro unlocks advanced features.

3. Which theme works best with Elementor?

Astra and Hello Elementor provide the best performance and templates.

4. How long does it take to set up WordPress on Truehost?

With this guide, you can complete everything in 20–30 minutes.

5. Is Truehost safe for hosting business websites?

Truehost offers SSL, backups, and secure servers, making it suitable for bloggers, SMEs, and online store owners.

Conclusion

Building a WordPress website no longer requires coding, stress, or expensive developers. With Truehost with Elementor, you can launch a modern, mobile-friendly website that looks professional and performs excellently on search engines.

Whether you’re a beginner launching your first project or a business owner creating a digital presence, this setup offers speed, design freedom, affordability, and long-term scalability.

If you need help designing or optimizing your WordPress website, EduKester is here to guide you. Stay inspired, stay creative—and keep building!

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