Choose a hosting provider and domain name
Set up your hosting account and point your domain to it
Create a database and database user if required
Download the latest WordPress package from wordpress.org
Upload the WordPress files to your web server
Extract the WordPress files in the correct directory
Rename `wp-config-sample.php` to `wp-config.php`
Add your database name, database username, and database password to `wp-config.php`
Open your domain in a web browser
Follow the WordPress installation wizard
Enter your site title, admin username, password, and email address
Complete the installation
Log in to the WordPress dashboard
Install a theme and plugins as needed
Configure basic settings such as permalinks, timezone, and site visibility