HOW TO GET A WORDPRESS BLOG: This Is What Professionals Do
HOW TO GET A WORDPRESS BLOG: This Is What Professionals Do
How to get a Wordpress blog
Step 1: Buy the hosting
• Go to Godaddy and buy a domain name & Hosting:
o To begin - click here Host your WordPress Blog at YSNM's GoDaddy.com account It's the cheapest and has the best support.
o Once there pick the type of hosting you would like to get. If you are going to make multiple sites - then pick the ultimate or deluxe options. If you just want just one blog/WordPress site pick the Economy Plan. Choose the YEARLY to get the best deal!
o No need to add anything on the next page - just go to the bottom and click NO THANKS.
o After you have added this to your cart then its time to choose a domain name!
o Click on Domain Names in the top left corner of the page to go back to the home page start typing in domain names to pick a domain name that you want for your blog
o Add it to your cart
o No need to add anything on the next page - just go to the bottom and click NO THANKS.
o check out and pay.
o You will need to create your new account during the checkout process. MAKE sure to take note of your CUSTOMER NUMBER. You will need this to sign back into the account.
o To sign in later go to www.YourSiteNeedsme.NET
Step 2: Create the blog
• Log into your new account at www.YourSiteNeedsme.NET
• On the far left click on My Products > Hosting
• To the right of that click on the setup button
• You will be prompted to choose a domain name (make sure you type in the one you picked when you purchased the hosting if it isn't already there)
• Then pick a username - you can use the one they pre-set for you or choose your own
o be sure to write this down
• Pick a password
o be sure to write this down
• Put in your email
• Choose a title for your blog
• and hit finish!
Step 3: Start Posting
Your blog will be fully functional within approximately 30 minutes! Look for an email saying your blog is set up. Then go to www.whateverdomainnameyoupicked.com/wp-admin
You will need the username and password you picked when you set it up.
This will be your admin page where you can go in and change the appearance of your blog, post news, customize it and more!
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Sample Blogs: