Setup blog in 20 minutes!
Plan on setting up a blog in less then 20 minutes? Take a look at this step-by-step guide on publishing a blog.
1. HEAD TO BLUEHOST
Join Bluehost to host your blog, and receive a free domain name. You will need hosting for your blog. Bluehost is a great web host and has many benefits. Head over to this link for additional information.
2. PICKING HOSTING PACKAGE
Hosting plans start at $2.95 a month, and offers FREE Domain, FREE site builders, a 1 click installer for applications like WordPress, and 24/7 support. There is also a 30-day money back guarantee. Bluehost has powered over 2 million websites. We fully endorse them!
3. CHOOSE DOMAIN NAME
The domain name should highlight the brand of the website you will be creating. Take some time to think about it. Do some research prior to making sure it is available.
4. FINISH THE SETUP
Continue to set up the account by finalizing which package you will be purchasing, entering your billing information with a credit card, and choosing your password.
5. INSTALL WORDPRESS WITH ONE CLICK INSTALLER
Once you are logged into the Bluehost, click on “One Click Installs”, and then select “Install WordPress”. You will be brought to MOJO Marketplace, where you can install WordPress. Click on the “Start” Button.
You will need to enter your domain name or folder you would like the WordPress blog to be installed at. If you are solely using the host account just for WordPress, feel free to install it in the main domain. If you plan to host multiple websites of your host package, make sure to create a new folder and install it there.
On the last step, you will be asked to give additional information for the site like Site Name or Title, Admin Username and Password, and Email address. Make sure to click “I have read the terms and conditions”, and hit “Install Now”.
6. CHECK OUT DASHBOARD
Login and navigate through WordPress. There are many options available on the left side bar. “Posts” are for blogging, and “Pages” are for static pages that can be edited. You can create a post by clicking on “Posts” and then “Add New”.
7. INSTALL SIDEKICK TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE WORDPRESS
Sidekick is a great WordPress plugin. You can install it by going to your WordPress Admin area, and click on “Plugins”. Search for Sidekick, or you can click here. Make sure to click “Install” and “Activate”. The tutorial will help you by walking through each part of WordPress so you can become familiar with it.
8. PUBLISH YOUR FIRST POST
Click on “Posts” and then down to “Add New”. Come up with a title and content. It can be easily typed in the textbook that appears. To the right of the textbox is an additional sidebar where you can add Categories and select additional information. Once you have written your blog, and you have checked it, click “Publish”.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have created a blog, and posted your FIRST post!
Disclaimer: I really appreciate you reading this article. However, this article is intended to be a general resource only and is not intended to be nor does it constitute legal advice. I am not a lawyer nor do I claim any expertise in this area at all, so if you have specific questions on this subject, your best bet is to either talk to a lawyer who specializes in FTC laws or study FTC laws for your own judgment. Any recommendations are based on personal, not professional, opinion only.
This is absolutely helpful, especially for those who planning to get a blog!
Wow!This is a great quick & easy way to set up a blog. I love the tips!!
For new bloggers this is a great how to step by step tutorial. My blog took more than 20 minutes to set up and tireless hours of toil but that can come later for the dedicated few.
What great ideas!!! Love how it’s step by step. Great for beginners
I remember when I started at Bluehost this last April. It was pretty crazy getting started but I really had to transfer over a bunch of stuff first. This does help let people know a little bit.
I think this is such a great and perfect for those who are starting in blogging. I will definitely share this article with my friend and with a cousin. I am really glad that you shared this.
It’s really simple when you think of it! I think it’s fun to start a blog. It’s one of the most rewarding things that I’ve done!
Such a great post! Very helpful for bloggers who are just starting out.
Setting up a blog that is brand new is definitely quick and easy, but importing from one of the free services like blogger or wordpress.com is a nightmare, which I had to do by myself LOL
Great step-by-step for new bloggers!
These are some great tips for new bloggers. Wish I saw something like when I first started.
These are really an awesome tips especially to those who want to start to blog. Thanks for sharing.