{"id":6475,"date":"2018-04-14T16:35:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-14T21:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atterbie.com\/?p=6475"},"modified":"2018-04-20T13:53:22","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T18:53:22","slug":"how-to-start-a-blog-in-10-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atterbie.com\/how-to-start-a-blog-in-10-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Blog in 9 Minutes or Less!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/a> (totally affordable, right) and you’ll have full ownership and control over the content.<\/p>\n

You will be able to use this blog or website, whatever you want to call it, to promote your brand and start making money!<\/p>\n

How to Start a Blog in 9 Minutes<\/h2>\n

Step 1 in How to Start a Blog:<\/strong> \u00a0Go to BlueHost.com<\/a> and click on ‘Get Started Now’.<\/p>\n

Step 2 in How to Start a Blog:<\/strong> \u00a0Choose a plan.<\/p>\n

BlueHost<\/a> 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<\/a> plan options.<\/p>\n

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Step 3 in How to Start a Blog:<\/strong> \u00a0Choose a domain.<\/p>\n

One of the perks of signing up for a hosting account with BlueHost<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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Step 4 in How to Start a Blog:<\/strong> \u00a0Create your account.<\/p>\n

Simply fill in the blanks and click on ‘submit’. \u00a0It’s super easy.<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n