After being asked a few times how I test WP themes without needing to constantly upload files to a web server running PHP/MySQL, a few people are turned off when I tell them I have a local install of WordPress. The befuddled looks usually indicate that I’m speaking another language and I lost them somewhere around the word server. Luckily, there’s a nice concise tutorial that steps you through the local WordPress installation process. (It’s pretty easy. Really.)
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I have download your free report. Thanks. And I also learn about how to install wordpress on windows XP. Thanks again!
~LifeJR~
# June 30th, 2006
Hello Teli, now that I have WordPress installed locally on my windows XP, how do I get WordPress to allow me to install your plugins? Thanks!
Danny
# August 21st, 2006
Hi Danny,
Installing plugins on the same way you would with a standard server installation of WP. Place the file in the wp-content/plugins folder and activate from the admin panel.
Because I don’t know your folder structure or where you installed it on your computer, I could only venture to guess that it would be in the htdocs wherever you installed PHP/MySQL on your computer.
Hope that helps point you in the right direction,
~ Teli
# September 4th, 2006
I can’t find WordPress to download! When I go to the download page, it says download from the choices on the right–but there are no choices on the right! I have a free WordPress blog account, but no software. I wanted to get your plugins but don’t have the software to put them into it!
# May 31st, 2007
Hello Annamaria,
If you go to the WordPress download page, there should be two large download buttons: one says “Download .zip” and the other “Download .tar.gz”.
If you’re using Windows, then you’ll probably want to click on the button that says “Download .zip” and the download should immediately begin. Unzip those files and follow the installation instructions.
Now, keep in mind that with WordPress.com (different than WordPress), you cannot install any plugins or theme files. To work with plugins/custom themes, you’ll need your own hosting account with your own installation of WordPress.
~ Teli
# May 31st, 2007
Very cool. I downloaded your free report as well. Will try this out soon.
# December 10th, 2007
Great information. I’ve been wondering how I could do this. Thanks for sharing.
# January 7th, 2008
Cool it worked. I tried several options and this one works like a charm. Even with the new 2.5.1 version.
# May 2nd, 2008
After I modify the wp-config and follow the next direction I get this
Object not found!
The requested URL was not found on this server. If you entered the URL manually please check your spelling and try again.
If you think this is a server error, please contact the webmaster.
Error 404
localhost
12/30/09 00:16:32
Apache/2.2.14 (Win32) DAV/2 mod_ssl/2.2.14 OpenSSL/0.9.8l mod_autoindex_color PHP/5.3.1
What am I doing wrong?
# December 29th, 2009