If you’ve been wondering how to start a blog Or putting it off because you’re afraid you’ll mess it up.
Well – today’s the day! You’re FINALLY going to cross “create a blog” off your to-do list. And it’s going to be way easier than you expected. Even if you’re not good with computers.
In this beginner’s guide, I’m going to give you foolproof instructions for how to set up a blog, get your own “.com,” and find a design you love – with tons of pictures to guide you that make it impossible for to get wrong. Along the way, I’ll share some tips that will save you time and money, too! Here’s what we’ll cover:
6 easy steps for starting a blog
1. Pick a blogging platform.
When I say “platform,” I mean the software you’ll use to run your blog. You’ve got lots of options: Blogger, WordPress, Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace to name just a few.
WordPress and blogger are your best option if you want to start a blog on a platform that…Is beginner-friendly
Makes blogging as easy as writing an email
Allows you to have your own “.com”
Has no monthly fees (you only need a host and a domain name)
Comes with themes to suit your style, and
Gives you the power to make money from your blog one day.
2. Choose a host for your blog.
Assuming you've chosen WordPress as your blogging platform, your next step is to choose a web hosting service.
Hosting explained in 10 seconds:
Your blog is just a bunch of files. WordPress is the software you create them with. And hosting stores those files so they can be viewed through the web.
TL;DR – Without hosting, nobody will be able to see your blog online.
If you’d like a detailed outline of what hosting is/how it works, check out this post.
When it comes to hosting, three things REALLY matter:
Uptime: You want a host that won’t go offline randomly (bad hosts do this all the time!)
Support: You need fast support from actual experts if something goes wrong.
Price: You deserve fair pricing – and no hidden fees!
If you want web hosting that is cheap, but secure and reliable, I strongly recommend Bluehost.
3. Decide on a domain name.
A domain name is just the address people can find your blog at, like “www.yourblogname.com”
I recommend you get the .com if you can, as it’s easiest for most people to remember, but it’s ok to get an ending like .net or .co if your first choice isn't available.
You can skip this step you your don't have money to purchase a domain name.
Step 4 – Designing your WordPress blog
To choose a new theme, you can either head to Appearance > Themes and install a free WordPress theme or you can head to a premium theme website like ThemeForest.net and buy a theme for around $40.
I usually choose something that looks professional and pretty easy to customise. WordPress also has this awesome feature that allows you to change themes with just a few clicks. So if you start getting tired of your current blog template, you can just switch to another one without losing any precious content or images.
Remember, your blog’s design should reflect both you and your personality, but also what the blog is about. There’s no point having a football-orientated theme if your blog is about tennis, understand?
On top of that, it should be easy to navigate if you want people to stick around. If it’s tricky and difficult to move around it, people won’t stay. Design is a subjective art; meaning everyone likes different things.
But no one likes ugly websites, and they especially hate websites that need a university degree to navigate. Make it easy for them.
5. Start writing!
The good new￬s is that if you can use Microsoft Word, Pages, or Gmail, writing a blog post in WordPress is just as easy.
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