What's the first thing you do with a new Wordpress install?

What’s the first thing you do with a new WordPress install?

21st June 2010 | WordPress | 4 comments

As you probably already know, I’m a massive fan of WordPress. I use it for the majority of my projects, hence installing and configuring it on a regular basis. After starting a fresh site today, I realised I’ve picked up a set up habit.

I always (like, literally always) do this first:
Permalink /%postname%/

This particular permalink structure has proven successful for me in terms of SEO, although my main reason for using it is I can’t stand the default WordPress suggestions. For instance, what does http://tomhirst.co.uk/?p=123 mean to anybody? It’s in no way descriptive enough.

I’m not sure why this is my first port of call, but it’s just one of those things my mind goes on autopilot to do. I guess it’s like driving to work everyday – something you do without thinking, as you know the route by heart.

So, what’s your first step when configuring a clean install of WordPress? Leave a comment and let me know.

http://www.richardjkeys.co.uk Rich

I’ve not used WordPress for a while; though it’s at the top of my list to look at – you’re my first port of call! :p
http://tomhirst.co.uk Tom

ha! The new WP 3.0 is amazing. If you need a hand getting into it, I’m happy to help out
http://notfree.co.uk Craig

I do quite a lot of work with WP 3.0 – but still not had the chance to get into it properly. Especially the multi-site stuff.
http://tomhirst.co.uk Tom

The main improvement with WP 3.0 is the custom post types stuff, it opens up loads of new content management possibilities.

I’m like you though Craig, I need to take a bit of time out to get my head around all the new features properly!