NO TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Just follow these simple steps:
Pre-steps:
Gather some necessary information:
a domain name: pick a name suited to your topics. best not to use your name unless you are writing just about you.
an idea for your blog
payment method
OK, now that we have that ready, it's time to get started...
1. Set up a hosting account & domain name
A hosting account is where your domain name (website) lives. Most, if not all hosting companies offer the services of getting a domain name and a hosting account. Most, if not all hosting companies offer technical support to assist you in getting your domain and hosting connected.
2. Searching For A Domain Name
When you go to the home page, search out your proposed domain name to make sure that no one else already owns it. If it is available, great, then let's go with that.
3. Picking a hosting plan
There are many choices to choose from but if you are looking to just get started on the web with a website and a hosting account, then pick the economy plan. The choices from there are a Linux platform or a Windows platform. Pick the Linux platform, it is best for working with the WordPress application.
4. Linking the domain name to the hosting account
Depending on which company you go with, you will have to link your domain name to your hosting account. Again, the technical support team of the hosting company will walk you through this process.
5. Install the WordPress Application
Under the control panel of your hosting account, there should be a section for you to install different types of applications. Find the WordPress application and install. Important to remember, if you have a domain name and want to have a website that has a blog, then it's best to add a sub-domain to your domain name. Usually this can be done free of charge through the hosting company. But let's say your website is your blog, then you can go ahead and install WordPress and point it towards your domain.
6. Log into your WordPress
During the install of WordPress, you would have been asked to pick an admin name and password. Be careful that you didn't click right through that part, because it may auto-populate a user name and password already.
7. Write your first blog
WordPress gives you your first post, so you have the option to edit it and/or delete and start a new one.
8. Bookmark your blog
Bookmark the WordPress admin page so you can find it easily.
Key Features to Look For In a Managed WordPress Application
You want to be able to do the following:
Automatic Account Setup
Automatic WP updates
Nightly Backups
Take advantage of free themes and templates
Security from hackers
24/7 Support
One company that offers all this with blazing speed, powerful design and hassle-free hosting is HostingDomainsWeb.com
If you have done all of the steps above, you will have your own self-hosted, WordPress blog. Now get writing.
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