Penguicon 2026

WordPress is open-source software that powers over 40% of the web, making it a great tool for establishing a stable home base online. As platforms ebb and flow, WordPress lets you control your content, your data, and your design. In this session, I’ll build a self-hosted WordPress site from scratch, live, walking through prerequisites, installation, essential setup, customization, and publishing. In this session, you’ll see how approachable it is to launch something you truly own and how to take control of your online presence.