How to Start a Blog | 3 easy steps - Thriving On Ordinary

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Wondering how you can start your own blog? I have good news for you! Starting a blog is pretty easy and this post is all about how to start a blog today. No more excuses!

When I started my blog I had no idea what I was doing. I was chair bound with a foot issue and needed a way to make my time more productive. After all, there is only so much TV watching a person can do before being bored out of their mind. I decided to bite the bullet and see what blogging was all about. The best part for you is that if I can do this anyone can!

You don’t have to have a lot of technical experience to start a blog. By choosing a great host and a great platform you will be well on your way. Don’t know what a web host and a platform are? Don’t worry I’ll explain as we go.

Ready or not let’s start a blog…

1. Pick a domain name

Have you picked out a name for your blog yet? Once you have decided on the name you can go to Google Domains and type it in the search box. Google will pull up the name you chose and let you know if it is available or not. You can purchase a domain name but don’t do that yet! If you sign up with Bluehost you get a free domain! For example my domain is thrivingonordinary.com.

2. Pick a platform for your blog

Now that you have your domain name chosen you need to decide what platform you are going to use for your blog. A blog platform is the service you use to publish your content in blog form. I did a lot of reading when I was starting out and everything I read pointed to WordPress as the best platform to use. You have the choice between a blog hosted by WordPress.com or a self hosted blog with WordPress.org. Again, everything I read says that going with WordPress.org gives you more control over your blog. Using Bluehost makes working with WordPress extremely easy.

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3. Choose a web host

What is a web host? A web host is a service provider that provides space on the internet for websites. Enter Bluehost. For under $4 a month you get a free domain name, free site builders, 1-click installation of WordPress.org, 24/7 support, and a 30 day money back guarantee.

To get started head over to Bluehost by clicking this link. Click on the “get started now” button and select your plan.

You can choose the basic plan for now and upgrade later when you have this whole blogging thing under your belt. Then register your domain name. Enter your personal information and hit “Submit”. After that you will want to create a password. You know the drill. Make your password a hard one!

Now that you have selected your plan, registered your domain name and entered all the important personal details it is time to install WordPress and choose a theme that inspires you.

Almost there! Now just follow the steps on WordPress to set up a business or personal site and they will walk you through getting your new blog up and running.

Aren’t you glad you did this today? Now that you have your blog created start writing! Good luck and happy blogging. Just remember if I can do this so can you. If you signed up I would love to hear about your new blog! Please contact me and let me know how it is going.

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