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How to install WordPress locally on a Mac. Developing in a local environment can be a real asset when you’re developing for the web. Not only will developing locally be faster than waiting for file uploads via FTP, testing new features on your local machine will always be safer than testing them live. Setting up a local WordPress installation isn’t difficult, but it can be a bit tricky if you haven’t done it before.

This tutorial is designed to walk you through the process from start to finish. I’ve also included an optional step for those interested in running WordPress Multisite locally, though those interested in a standard WordPress installation can easily skip over them. So you know, these are the steps we’re going to be taking to install WordPress locally on a Mac: Download and install MAMP Edit your hosts file (optional) Load WordPress files into your new /htdocs folder Edit your wp-config.php file Load up your editor of choice and enjoy local development! Enough prep, let’s get started!

Step 1: Download and install MAMP. How to Make a Tailored Cushion Cover. Wordpress vs Joomla vs Drupal - Which CMS should you choose? The New Ultimate Guide to Migrating from Blogger to WordPress | MamaBlogga. There are lots of tutorials on migrating from Blogger to your own WordPress, but this is by far the easiest way to keep your traffic, rankings and subscribers. UPDATED 14 Jan 2013. Also: check out my guide to setting up WordPress on BlueHost, an inexpensive, WordPress-recommended hosting company! If you find this helpful, please consider signing up for BlueHost with an affiliate link.

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