Not only can you test it quickly, but it is also free to do so. These local servers are commonly used by the theme and plugin developers to test their new designs and plugins.

It can also be used to write your content in secret, but it is a bit extreme to make a local server for that depending on your content. You may be keeping a backup of all your website content in case a big mistake is made but isn’t it better to avoid the mistake on your live website entirely? This local version of WordPress can be used as a buffer for your actual website and keep it safe. Let’s face it, you’re going to be installing new themes and plugins. It’s also a handy tool to keep your ideas a secret when you work on a larger website.Today I will demonstrate how to install WordPress in Windows using WAMP. It can really speed up your testing and ensures that when you make the changes on your live website it will work perfectly. When you are installing WordPress on your computer, you will be creating a local server that only you or anyone with access to your computer will be able to use. It will not be live and only people with access to your computer will be able to access it. You can use this to set up a testing environment for your website. Do you own a larger website that makes making major changes a real challenge? If so then you may consider installing WordPress onto your Windows computer using WAMP.