Installation requirements

  1. Your own shared or dedicated server (wordpress.com hosting doesn't allow custom themes).
    • Your server needs to satisfy the official WordPress requirements.
      • PHP 5.6 or newer (older PHP versions like 5.5 or 5.4 may partially work but eventually they won't, PHP 7.x is recommended).
      • MySQL version compatible with your PHP version and with your server.
      • The newest stable WordPress version.
  2. Knowledge on how to use WordPress (e.g. how to enter the admin panel, how to write posts etc.). This may help you: New To WordPress — Where to Start.

Hosting recommendations (what to pay attention to)

The hosting you need depends on your business type and traffic you receive. If it's a local store (limited to a small country) then a local shared hosting should suffice. Global stores with high traffic may need multiple dedicated servers.

Our customers have had many issues with servers. Things to consider:

If you have completed the actions described in this article and it did not solve your issue, you may:
Search the community forum or file a support ticket