how to start a blog - step by step beginner's guide

How To Start a BlogStep by Step Beginner Guide

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First thing is to start...

You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead.

–George Lucas

Starting a Blog in 2015 is Easy

● Starting a blog is almost automatic● No technical expertise needed● Anyone can start a blog



Why Start a Blog Now?

● To meet like-minded people● To share your expertise● To make money

(many more reasons in the tutorial)



Follow My Guide

● Follow my step by step guide● Visit http://howtoblogtutorials.com● Ask if you are stuck

Twitter: @NotagrouchEmail: oscar [at] howtoblogtutorials.com




Deciding on a Topic

● Pick a topic you like● It can be something you know or love● Doesn’t matter if others write about it too



Guidelines to Pick a Topic

● A popular topic is better than obscure● Don’t pick a topic for the money● Don’t pick a topic on a whim



Ideas for Blog Topics

● Lifestyle● Entertainment● Religion● Personal● Political● Do it Yourself

● Food● Fashion● Travel● Parenting● Health & Wellness● Financial



Free Blogs vs Self-Hosted Blogs

● Free blogs aren’t “free”● No-cost blogs are restrictive● Cool features cost money● You don’t own the free blogs...



Self-Hosted (Wordpress) Blog

● Cost is negligible ($3 - 5/month)● You can do whatever you want● 1000s of Themes and Plugins● Sell, promote or talk about anything● You own 100% of the content



Free vs Paid Blog Platforms

● Tumblr● Ello● WordPress.com● Blogger.com

● Wix● Squarespace● Self-hosted

WordPress



WordPress.org is Recommended

● Most popular platform● Open source● More Themes & Plugins● Easy to use and customize● Easy to install & configure



Your Own Domain!

● More professionalo myblog.blogspot.com is not professional

● Unique brand (myblog.com) is unique● Your own email address ([email protected])● Less than $10/year

o free if you follow guide here:o http://howtoblogtutorials.com




Next Steps

● Decide on a topic● Pick your own domain (free)● Buy a hosting account

o (60% off at http://howtoblogtutorials.com )● Install WordPress




How To Get Hosting

● Get a Web Hosting account ($3.95/month)o This link will give you deep discount & free domaino use: http://howtoblogtutorials.com/go/siteground

● Pick free domain● Complete the order


http://howtoblogtutorials.com/go/siteground


How to Install WordPress

● Login to your new Control Panel (cPanel)● Look for Autoinstallers● Use WordPress button to install● Follow simple steps to install

o See full tutorial at http://howtoblogtutorials.com/




How to Start Blogging

● Login to your WordPress dashboard● Click on New Blogpost● Type in the title● Type in your blog post (body)● Click Publish!



Beyond The First Blogpost

● After your first blogpost…● Create an about page● Customize your menus● Customize your theme● Write more blogposts!



What Should You Do Next?

● Review full tutorial for more details:o http://howtoblogtutorials.com/

● Additional tutorials published weekly● Special blogging tips and advice● Support group and FAQ




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