How to Install WordPress on Microsoft WebMatrix

It can be very cumbersome to work with the WordPress files on the web host. It makes it easy to test the website locally and then deploy online. One tool to test it locally is Microsoft WebMatrix platform and today I’m going to show you how to do it in 5 simple steps.

Step 1

Download and Install WebMatrix from http://www.microsoft.com/web/webmatrix/

Step 2

Once the installation is done, click on 'New' and 'Application Gallery'.

Step 3

Select Wordpress and follow the wizard steps

The steps should be very simple to follow. Finally you'll see the following window.

Step 4

Now that the installation is complete, you'll automatically be redirected to the website installation page. Enter the site name, user password and email, and click 'Install'

Step 5

Finally the installation is complete. Now use the following interface to edit files!