To use the Whal WordPress theme, you need to ensure the following: 

• WordPress 5.0 (or higher version) site 
• PHP 7.4 or greater
• MySQL 5.6 or greater running on your hosting server

PHP Extension requirements:

• Multibyte string
• SoapClient
• GZip
• DOMDocument

If you’ve already installed WordPress on your server and your site is up, that’s great. If you need help regarding WordPress installation, please visit this WordPress Codex link.

Here is the list of our recommended web hosting services:

• NameCheap
• Bluehost
• DreamHost
• Hostinger
• Hostgator

Some more resources from the WordPress Codex:

• First Steps With WordPress
• FAQ New To WordPress

Some more resources from our blog:

• Best Domain Registrars
• Best Free Website Hosting
• Bluehost WordPress Hosting Review