Gaming clubs, or online casino sites as they are more commonly called, have exploded in popularity with the age of the internet. They can bring huge profits so it is no wonder they are in such great demand. Thanks to WordPress, you too can have your own casino site up and running with only a few clicks of the mouse.
You no longer need to have a substantial amount of money to invest. No need to buy land, build a brick-and-mortar building, buy slot machines, hire staff and so on. The Internet and WordPress make it so that you too can have a casino site up and running with minimal capital investment. On top of that, such a casino site is available to everyone, not just those in the vicinity of the physical building.
In fact, some of the highest ranked casinos on the internet were started off by someone just like you. Someone with an idea and access to WordPress. So, if you’re interested in how to build a casino site in WordPress, keep on reading.
Buy A Domain Name
To have a casino site, you have to have a name for it. This is branding, marketing, how you distinguish yourself from others. Once you pick a name, make sure it’s available by using domain search tools such as GoDaddy.
If the domain name is available, buy it. Preferably a ‘.com’ extension as that is most well-known and credible.
Find A Hosting Provider
Once you have the domain name for your casino site, it is time to host it somewhere. A hosting provider, “is a company that enables businesses and individuals to make their websites available through the World Wide Web”, according to Google.
Numerous hosting providers claim to be the best value, so do your due diligence and choose the one that best suits your needs. Keep a watchful eye out online for promotional offers and discounts. These are frequently offered to lure in new customers, so you might as well take advantage of that if you can!
It is also imperative that you make sure your hosting provider allows online gambling content. Some do not so make sure you pick the right one for you and your needs.
Install WordPress
Once you have a domain name and a hosting provider, you need to install WordPress. This is usually done with just a click of a mouse depending on your hosting provider. Alternatively, you can download and install WordPress yourself.
Over 30% of websites are run on WordPress. It makes it easy to set up a casino site without any back-end coding skills. So WordPress is by far the most time and money efficient way to get your online casino site up and running.
Choose Theme
The WordPress theme is what customizes your casino site in WordPress. If you want to get a free theme, just follow the below steps:
- Log into WordPress
- Click on Appearance and then on Themes
- Click on the search bar and type relevant keywords, such as casino or gambling
- Click ‘Preview’ to see each theme. When you find one that you like, click ‘Install’.
- Once installed, you have to click on ‘Activate Theme’ in order for the changes to take effect.
If you are purchasing a theme from a theme provider such as ThemeForest, you still need to follow the above steps. Only on step 3, you would have to click on ‘Upload Theme’ and then select the .zip file from your computer to install and activate the theme.
Add Content
Adding content to your casino site is the most exciting part. This is where you truly define yourself and your business.
If you want to host an online casino site, you will need to choose between two software providers:
- Software providers who develop the games themselves – this method brings you lower fees and more flexibility in your gaming content. On the other hand, it doesn’t help to diversify your portfolio.
- B2B Model – you get to diversify your gaming content and only have to sign with one provider, rather than multiple ones. You would, however, pay higher mediation fees.
Alternatively, if you are looking to host a casino review site, you would not need to worry about licensing fees. You could simply post pages/posts on your WordPress blog in regards to reviews about different slot games, gaming providers etc. You could then monetize this content via Google Adwords or get commissions from online casino websites.
Conclusion
WordPress makes it easy and convenient to set up your own casino site with minimal costs. It is also very accessible and there are big profits to be made thanks to WordPress and the ever-growing online gambling community.
All you need is a domain name, hosting provider, customized theme and custom content to get things rolling. The rest is sure to follow in line with whatever level of effort you put in.
