The following information is based on Wordpress' famous 5-minute instructions. Before installing Wordpress be sure your web hosting is all set up and this includes making sure your DNS records are set properly if your domain registratration is not the same as your hosting provider. In addition, you will need to setup a database for Wordpress.

The Complete Wordpress Installation Guide

1. Download Wordpress Files

Download the latest install files from Download Page of Wordpress. Since the file will be zipped, unzip to a location easily accessible for you.

2. Setup a Your MySQL database

You only need a single database with a single user that has all privileges enabled. Be sure to jot down the database name, database user, and password as you will be needing this for the next step.

3. Edit wp-config-sample.php file

Go to the folder where you unzipped your Wordpress install. Look for a file named "wp-config-sample.php". First rename this file to "wp-config.php". From there you will need to edit this file. Only minor edits are needed so Notepad will suffice. In this file, you want to enter the database name, database user, and password. After the edits are complete be sure to save the file.

4. Upload Wordpress Files

Now you will want to upload all the files within the wordpress folder to the root location of your site. If you need a ftp client, I recommend using FileZilla.

5. Complete Wordpress Install

Once the files are uploaded, you will just need to visit your URL and follow the rest of the instructions. If your URL does not work you can enter http://yoursite.com/wp-admin/install.php in your address bar to proceed directly.