Start a Blog!

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If you’re visiting this page, odds are you have some interest in learning how to start a blog. Great! It’s a lot easier than it sounds and you need absolutely no technical background in order to start your own blog. If you follow my guide, you can have a blog up and running in under an hour. This includes buying a domain, ordering hosting, and setting up WordPress. Rest assured the process is simple and I give full details along with pictures to guide you along the way. Again, anyone can do it! Blogging is fun, relatively easy, and a great way to make some extra money. Start with Pre-Setup and be sure to follow the directions in full.

Pre-Setup
Gather an Idea

If you think you’re ready to take the plunge and start a blog, think again. There is a lot of work that needs to be done before you can even setup a blog. For most bloggers, this is the hardest step to conquer. So get ready to stretch your creative mind and come up with an idea.

Pre-Setup

  1. What is a Blog and Why Start One?
  2. It All Starts With an Idea
  3. Study the Competiton
  4. Come Up With a Name

Setting Up a Blog
Setup a Blog

Great, you have an idea and an overall plan. Now, it’s time for you to put that plan into action. Setting up a blog sounds like it could be difficult especially if you are lacking in technical knowledge, but fear not. With this guide, you’ll have a blog up and running problem-free in no time.

Setting Up a Blog

  1. Order Hosting
  2. Purchase the Domain
  3. Sync the Domain to the Host
  4. Install WordPress

Post-Setup
Build a Community

Finally, now that you have a fully working blog, what exactly can you do with it? This section will explore how to build and develop your ideas. We’ll also explore topics such as blog customization and monetization. It’s time to get your name out there and start having some fun.

Post-Setup

  1. Customize Your Blog
  2. Start Building Your Content
  3. Gain Readership
  4. Ways You Can Make Money

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