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-tools 

 Open 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.com 

 www.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 wordpress 

 Restart services: 

 cd /opt/speedbits/wordpress && docker compose restart 

 Helpful Resources 

 

 Official WordPress documentation 

 Redis Object Cache plugin