If you’ve always wanted to start a blog but just couldn’t ever muster up the courage to get started, your time is now! I’m here to help explain step by step exactly how to start a blog in 9 minutes or less.
Just to make sure we’re clear here… I’m talking about a self-hosted blog that’s built in WordPress. While it’s not 100% free, the cost is as low as $3.95/month (totally affordable, right) and you’ll have full ownership and control over the content.
You will be able to use this blog or website, whatever you want to call it, to promote your brand and start making money!
How to Start a Blog in 9 Minutes
Step 1 in How to Start a Blog: Go to BlueHost.com and click on ‘Get Started Now’.
Step 2 in How to Start a Blog: Choose a plan.
BlueHost offers three options – Basic, Plus, and Prime. If you’re just getting started you can stick with the basic plan. It will provide you with more than enough to get started. End up needing more power or extra storage space for your email? You are free to upgrade your plan at any time. Here’s a quick screenshot of the three BlueHost plan options.
Step 3 in How to Start a Blog: Choose a domain.
One of the perks of signing up for a hosting account with BlueHost is that they include registration for one domain name. That means it is absolutely FREE with your new hosting account. Even if you already have a domain name that you love, I highly recommend that you take advantage of this free domain name that they offer and register something new even if it’s just a back-up for your site.
Step 4 in How to Start a Blog: Create your account.
Simply fill in the blanks and click on ‘submit’. It’s super easy.
You’ll notice that there is zero setup fee (it’s totally free) and there are a few other options that you get to choose from:
- Domain Privacy Protection – $0.99/month
Totally optional, but super helpful if you want to avoid spam calls and prefer not to have your personal information published on a domain registration site like whois.com. - SiteLock Security – $1.99/month
Extra security for your site. If you’re hosting confidential information or are afraid that you’ve got something spammers most definitely want, go ahead and sign up. Totally up to you. - Codeguard Basic – $2.99/month
Automate your backup system with CodeGuard Basic. If you don’t want to think about backing thing sup on a regular basis or need the confidence of knowing that your info is secure in the cloud, go for it! - Bluehost SEO Tools Start – $2.99/month
Would you rather not learn all there is to know about SEO? Bluehost has a plan that will help automate things for you and make sure that your SEO is taken care of. - Comodo PositiveSSL – $3.33/month
Keep your site and your customers secure with a security certificate.
Need additional information in order to make a decision on which to purchase? No worries, just click on ‘more info’ and you’ll learn everything you need to know. I’ll tell you from experienced that I’ve worked on sites that use all of these options and also those that use none. What you choose when it comes to how to start a blog is completely up to you.
Step 5 in How to Start a Blog: Install WordPress.
Once your new account is complete, chances are that BlueHost is going to take you directly to a ‘Getting Started’ page that will guide you through the process of starting your blog. You can choose if it’s for personal or business use, and then opt for a free them in order to get started.
Watch for my next blog post that details how to choose the best theme for your new blog!
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Here’s how you can reach me:
Amy Sallie
ATTERBIE LLC
Hudson, OH 44236
amy@atterbie.com
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