HOW TO START YOUR OWN BLOG
One of the most common questions I get from readers is: “How do I start a blog like yours?” It’s really simple and easy to do! But what if you’re not good with technology or don’t know anything about building websites? No problem, keep reading and I’ll show you how easy it is…
Whether you plan to write a book, work from home, gain more exposure for your business or share your passions with the world – starting your own blog/website is highly recommended.
It takes as little as 10 minutes to set up your new site. And the best part is … ANYONE CAN DO IT!
Put everything on hold for a second and follow the easy steps below. You’ll be up and running with your own blog in minutes. Ready?
HOW TO START A NEW BLOG TODAY?
STEP 1: DOMAIN NAME // HOSTING
You’ll then be asked to pick your plan level. I’d go with the Basic Plan.
STEP 2: PICKING YOUR DOMAIN NAME
Do you have a website name in mind?
If so, enter it into the box at Bluehost.
>>> Your domain name (how people find your blog) is included with your hosting plan.
STEP 3: DOMAIN HOSTING
You will need to host your website. A host provides server space for your website so that others can find you on the internet. You can also use the same account to host multiple websites (if you plan on creating more websites down the road).
If you’re just starting out… I’d advise you to go with the 36 Month Plan (which is paid in one lump sum instead of monthly) for the extra monthly savings.
Why Bluehost? Personally, I like them because their customer service reps are super friendly and helpful. Also, their website is very simple and easy to use compared to other hosting companies.
Plan Selection:
STEP 4: INSTALLING WORDPRESS
Once you get the “Installation Complete” you’ll need to make a note of your login code and the login link. You can change your username and password after you login with the login credentials provided.
Type your login URL ( http://your-website-name.com/wp-login ) into your web browser. You’ll see a login screen like the one below. Enter the Username and Password you copied down from the previous step.
STEP 5: CUSTOMIZING YOUR NEW WEBSITE
At this point, you officially have your own blog! Congrats! You can now type your website address into a browser and your new site will appear. Before sharing your first post with friends and family, you should consider grabbing a nice theme. A good theme allows you to design and customize your site exactly how you want it to look.
Again, congrats on launching your first blog.
Cheers!
ken
