Buy a domain, point it at a host, and install WordPress on it. Most hosts will do all three for you in about ten minutes from a single signup form, so there is no craft to describe here. Come back when you can log in at yoursite.com/wp-admin and see the dashboard.
What Publisher needs from the host
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| WordPress | 6.5 |
| PHP | 7.4 |
| HTTPS | required — Stripe will not send webhooks to a plain http:// site |
| Cron | WordPress cron left enabled (newsletter sends and the nightly checks use it) |
Any host that offers “managed WordPress” clears all four. Shared hosting is fine to start on.
Set the two addresses now
Under Settings → General, make sure WordPress Address and Site Address are the https:// version of your domain, and that the Administration Email Address is one you actually read. Stripe receipts and licence notices go there.