Do you want to start a blog? Starting a blog can be a daunting task. To help you get started, I’ve put together this Simple Guide to Starting a Blog to hopefully alleviate some stress and questions of yours. Getting a blog set up is not the hardest part, but if you don’t know the terminology, it can be challenging. I hope that this guide helps you. If you have questions after taking the steps in this guide, leave a comment below!
Starting a Blog with HostGator
One of the easiest sites I’ve used to set up a blog is HostGator. I’ve included a step by step tutorial to help you get started with HostGator. While there are other companies out there, this is the one that I know and trust the most.
Here are the steps that you’ll need to take to set up your blog with HostGator. Plan to set aside about 30-45 minutes for this entire process.
Pick a Plan
There are a variety of plans to choose from so choose the one that you think fits you best. I would start with the Hatchling Plan and then upgrade later if needed.
Choose a Domain
Here is where you will choose the name (domain) you want for your blog. It’s very easy to set it up with HostGator. Just search for the name you want in the top search bar. You can then choose to pay in advance or monthly.
Confirm Your Hosting Plan
During this step, you’ll make sure that the correct hosting plan is shown as well as the payment plan that you would like to use.
Set Up Your Account
Here is where you will enter your billing information and create your account on HostGator.
Welcome to HostGator
Voila! You’ve created a blog — wasn’t that simple?
Install WordPress
Next, just check your email for your log-in information to your cpanel. Log-in to your cpanel and select Get Started With WordPress Today. Then, you will be shown step by step on how to set up WordPress.
Wasn’t that easy? Did you also notice that it is under $30 to start a blog? You’re on your way to blogging, yay!!
Questions?
Check out my How to Blog series for many tutorials on social media and streams of income. If you still have questions, leave them in a comment below and I will do my best to help!!