12: WordPress - Build Your Website
WordPress is the most popular platform for building websites and blogs. With Infinity Tools, you can install WordPress securely on your own server with just a few steps. For everything beyond installation and basic usage, see the official WordPress documentation.
What is WordPress? (Simple Explanation)
WordPress lets you create a website or blog using themes and plugins — no coding required. You manage posts, pages, and media from a friendly dashboard, and extend features with plugins (contact forms, SEO, e‑commerce, and more).
- ✅ Easy to use dashboard for content
- ✅ Thousands of themes to change the look
- ✅ Plugins for features like forms, SEO, shops
- ✅ You own it — runs on your server
Prerequisites
Before installing WordPress, make sure you have:
- ✅ Traefik installed (from Chapter 4) for HTTPS and domains
- ✅ Docker running (from Chapter 3)
- ✅ Apprise installed (from Chapter 5) for notifications
- ✅ Borgmatic installed (from Chapter 6) for automated backups (optional but recommended)
- ✅ A domain name (recommended) and email for SSL certificates
Interdependencies: WordPress uses a database (MariaDB). Database backups integrate with Borgmatic (Chapter 6), and Borgmatic notifications rely on Apprise (Chapter 5).
Step 1: Start Infinity Tools
Connect to your server via SSH and start Infinity Tools:
sudo infinity-toolsOpen Applications
- Go to 📱 APPLICATIONS
- Select WordPress
- Choose Install WordPress
Step 2: Choose HTTPS Mode
When prompted:
Use Traefik for SSL? (Y/n)- Y (recommended): Uses your domain and automatic SSL via Traefik
- N: Standalone mode using a direct port (HTTP or self‑signed HTTPS)
Step 3: Enter Your Domain (Traefik Mode)
Examples:
myblog.yourdomain.comwww.yourdomain.com(will redirect to the main domain)
No domain? Pick a port when asked (for local access only).
Step 4: Optional Redis Cache
You can enable a performance cache called Redis. If you enable it during installation, Infinity Tools sets up a Redis container for you.
Recommended free plugin
Install the free plugin Redis Object Cache to speed up WordPress:
- From your dashboard: Plugins → Add New
- Search for Redis Object Cache by Till Krüss
- Click Install, then Activate
- Go to Settings → Redis and click Enable Object Cache
Redis Object Cache plugin (wordpress.org)
Step 5: Wait for Installation
Setup usually takes a few minutes. WordPress, the database, and (optionally) Redis will be created.
Step 6: Open Your Site
- Traefik mode: Visit
https://your-domain - Standalone mode: Visit the IP and port shown by the installer (e.g.,
http://SERVER_IP:PORT)
Complete the WordPress setup wizard and create your admin account.
Step 7: Verify It’s Running
In Infinity Tools, go to 📊 STATUS & HEALTH → STATUS. You should see WordPress, the database, and (if used) Redis running.
Recommended Next Steps
- ✅ Choose a theme that fits your site
- ✅ Install key plugins (SEO, forms, security)
- ✅ Enable Redis Object Cache if you set up Redis
- ✅ Backups: confirm Borgmatic includes WordPress data
Where Your Data Lives
/opt/speedbits/wordpress/wp_data/— WordPress files/opt/speedbits/wordpress/db_data/— Database files (MariaDB)/opt/speedbits/wordpress/redis_data/— Redis data (if enabled)
Troubleshooting
Can’t access the site
- Check Traefik is running:
docker ps | grep traefik - Verify your domain points to your server (DNS)
- Wait a few minutes for SSL certificates
- View logs:
docker logs wordpress
Database connection error
- Check database container:
docker ps | grep wp-db - Confirm password file:
/opt/speedbits/wordpress/db_password.txt - Restart:
cd /opt/speedbits/wordpress && docker compose restart
Enable HTTPS in standalone mode
Standalone HTTPS uses a self‑signed certificate and may show a browser warning. Click “Advanced → Proceed”, or switch to Traefik for trusted HTTPS.
Quick Reference
Check containers:
docker ps | grep -E "wordpress|wp-db|redis"View logs:
docker logs wordpressRestart services:
cd /opt/speedbits/wordpress && docker compose restart