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How To Start Your WordPress.org Blog

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Posted on: 15th Jul 2014
Are you considering a blog? Great.
Is it still on your 'to-do' list? No problem.

Maybe you feel lost due to a lack of knowledge. Or even a bit overwhelmed by the amount of information available on the web. Or the task of setting up a self-hosted WordPress blog may seem daunting to you.

This curated article will help to clarify the issue and get you going.


Decisions.

You need to decide on the theme or subject of your blog.

Most experts agree that it is best to blog about something that you are passionate about.

Writing is a major part of blogging - if you are not keen on your chosen subject, you will find it difficult to keep your blog going.

Read this post by Jeff Bullas to understand this aspect better.

How To Blog With Passion And Purpose. jeffbullas.com

You must decide on a domain name for your blog.
These two articles will help you make the right decision.

3 Ways To Choose A Domain Name For Your Blog. By Marco Saric.    
HOWTOMAKEMYBLOG.com

How To Choose A Domain Name. By Amy Lynn Andrews. AMYLYNNANDREWS.com

You will need hosting for your blog. It will be covered in the articles that follow.
                    
                  

Setting Up Your Blog.

The next couple of articles will explain the process of setting up your WordPress.org blog from the start.

Even if you use a different hosting service, there still are some useful info in the articles.

The first post contains a lot of general information.
How To Set Up A Hosted Wordpress Site. By Matt Petronzio. Mashable.com

The next two articles explain the process if you use Bluehost for your hosting.
How To Start A Blog. By Amy Lynn Andrews. AMYLYNNANDREWS.com

How To Start A Wordpress blog � Step-By-Step Guide. By Marco Saric.
HOWTOMAKEMYBLOG.com

This article is for people who prefer Dreamhost.
Tutorial For Installing Dreamhost On WordPress Server. By Jojo Joson. Dollarfry.com

Using Templates To Build A WordPress Site. By Nathan Segal. HTMLGOODIES.com


Tips And Tricks.

A couple of blog posts to help you set up your blog.

There are a lot of useful stuff in these articles.

15 WordPress To-Dos To Start Your Site With A Bang. By Marco Saric.
HOWTOMAKEMYBLOG.com 


The 15 Most Common Wordpress Mistakes to Avoid.  By Ajeet Yadav, jeffbullas.com

More Help.

If you are looking for more help with your blog setup, try this. It is free, but you will have to use one of their links to get hosting. They give you a large choice to pick your hosting. 


May this speed up the process of getting your WordPress.org blog up and running. Happy blogging.

Life should be fun - enjoy it!





Henning Viljoen.

P.S. For some of the best training on starting your own blog, try this.



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