Start Your Own WordPress Blog on Bluehost ( TheFastest Way)

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Howdy aspiring blogger,

You are at the right place if:-

You want to know about a perfect domain nameYou want to learn about what’s web hostingYou want to know about the best blogging platformIf you want to start your own WordPress blogAnd if you want to make money out of it

Let me show you how to start a blog that will help you showcase your talent over the web.This free guide will walk you through a step by step tutorial which will lead to an outstandingprofessional looking blog at the end.

Let’s get started.

Before heading to WordPress installation and other technical things, you should know aboutat least three things that will help you in future to better handle your blog and it’s growth.

The first thing you need to know about is “Web Hosting”.

What is Web HostingThe web host is where your whole Blog resides. When you purchase a hosting plan from aweb hosting provider, you are given a server where you can store your files, images,content and other data. Without it, there is no web and no websites. It’s the most importantaspect while starting a blog and you need to make sure you have the best one.

Read this article which tells you about What is Web hosting in details and it’sdifferent types as well.

The second thing you need to know about is “Domain Name”.

What Is A Domain NameA domain name is a specific name you want your IP address to be called with. Wheneveryou purchase a web hosting plan, you are allocated with a specific IP address either sharedor dedicated. When you link your name server with this IP, that’s where the domainredirects anyone who tries to access it from a browser.

Read This post which tells you about what is a domain and how It differs from webhosting.

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Now, We need to move one step ahead which will pull us closer to the most exciting part.

Choosing And Purchasing A Domain NameBefore you choose a domain name, read the helpful tips for beginners post in which, thereare a few tips and suggestions you can keep in mind before selecting a domain name.

As far as the purchase part is concerned, You can have a free domain forever as well. Yes,you don’t need to purchase your preferred domain name as the web host we are going tosignup for will be giving you a free domain forever.

It will cost you somewhere between 12 bucks for purchasing a domain name fromregistrars like NameCheap and Godaddy. Save your money for good.

The best web host to select as a beginnerBy every means, it is BlueHost.

Bluehost gives you the best available price for shared hosting services. I stronglyrecommend you to go with them as they are the best host available for any beginner. Forall of my amazing readers, Bluehost has given me a special discount of 60% on everyplan to share with you.

All you have to do is click on any of the BlueHost links in this guide. That will give you a60% discount and a free domain.

Now, we will start our step by step process of starting to end which includes:-

Purchasing a web hosting planRegistering a Free DomainInstalling WordPressCustomizing the WordPress stockGiving a professional touch to our blog

Here we go!

Step 1. Head Over To The BlueHost Homepage. here Click on the get started button

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On this page, click the green get started button.

Step 2. In this step, you will have to select a plan based on the budget you have. Among allthe three plans available, the best for you will be the prime plan. It has unlimited websitespace, website spam protection, malware protection, free marketing credits, domain privacyand other highly recommended and helpful features.

Click on the select button and move on to next step.

Step 3. Choose, enter and get a domain name and get it for free. Bluehost gives youone domain name for free, so, on the second page, you will need to enter your preferreddomain name with the extension. A .com domain extension is preferred. It should be shortand memorable.

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Keep in mind that your domain name will be your brand, so, think of a name that isbrandable and unique.

Enter your domain name and click on the next button.

Step 4. In this page you are going to enter your personal details as well as the paymentdetails. I prefer to pay via PayPal rather than paying via credit card. You can click on themore payments options button and pay via PayPal as well. Click on the submit buttonand proceed to the next step.

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Step 5. The moment you complete your payment, Bluehost will ask you to set a passwordfor your Bluehost hosting control panel. Click on the create your password button.

On the next screen, you will have to enter your desired password. Choose a passwordwhich is hard to guess and consists of at least two special characters and numbersincluding upper and lower space letters. Once you have created a strong password,click on the next button and move on to the next step.

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You’ll see a screen like this, confirm your registration for Bluehost hosting account.

Step 6. Bluehost is a WordPress core optimized host. For your convenience, WordPresscomes preinstalled on your server starting from 2018. Here on the next screen, you willhave to select a theme for your new WordPress blog. I recommend you to choose Sydneyor Hestia theme as they both are highly customizable and SEO friendly.

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Once you select a theme, you will see the start building button your site button on thenext page. Click on the button and proceed to next step.

Step 7. Bluehost will welcome you and Now, your WordPress installation is active but yoursite is not live on the internet. On this page, WordPress will ask you to choose the type ofthe website you want to create. if you would like to create a business website that is ownedby an organization and will serve as a company resource, choose business.

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If you want to create a WordPress blog which will be used and maintained by you and youwould like to share your opinion, talent, and views through it, you should click on thepersonal button.

Then,

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Step 8. Currently your WordPress blog will be showing coming soon page. This means thatyou can build your blog, design it, install the plugins and so on without showing your users.I recommend you to leave it as it is. Let’s do some basic customization and settings afterwhich we can launch our blog and make it go live!

Here’s how you C-panel will look, Bluehost calls it BlueRock C-panel.

Basic Settings and Customization After WordPressInstallationHere, I have exactly demonstrated the 3 basic settings you need to configure. The very firstthing you need to do is deleting default posts and pages.

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Go to posts menu and here click on the all posts menu. There is a default post fromWordPress with tile hello world. All you need to do is click on trash to delete it.

Similarly, go to the pages and comments section and delete the default pages andcomments with the same procedure.

Now, we need to change the permalink structure. The better your link structure is the betterwill be the user experience and SEO.

Go to settings and click on permalinks section. Change the day and name to post name.Click on save.

Now, We have to update our ping list. Head over to the post where I have postedthe updated ping list with a tutorial.

Tha’s all, Congratulations, your blog is now live. You can access your WordPressdashboard anytime by going to the link

“http://www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin”

Replace yourdomain with your original domain name.

Here are few helpful “How-to” guides which will make you an intermediate blogger in fewweeks:-

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How to install WordPress pluginsHow to install WordPress themesHow To protect Wp-admin for security hardeningHow to Optimize WordPress for faster loading speedHow to prevent your images from resizing and getting blurred

Here are a few WordPress plugins for your every need:-

5 Essential plugins for every blogger11 plugins to make yourself a pro bloggerWordPress plugins to add social share buttonsOptin form plugins for list building from day 1 (highly recommended)5 Best Contact Form Builder WordPress Plugins (With tutorial)4 Best Cache Plugins To Speed Up Your WordPress Blog3 Best Link Cloaking Plugins For WordPress (If you are planning to do affiliatemarketing, I highly recommend you to use any of these plugins from day 1)

To make your WordPress blog more SEO friendly, Read these:

What is SEOHow To Automatically Make Your Images SEO FriendlyThe Best, Free & SEO Friendly WordPress ThemesTop 5 SEO Plugins For Enhanced Search Engine Visibility5 Best ThemeShops To Get SEO Optimized Themes For WordPressHow To Rank First In Search Engine Results – SEO GuideHow To Get Schema Star Ratings On Google With WordPress Blog

And few guides on better blogging:

5 Tools To Get New Blog Post Ideas In Minutes5 Tools To Do Keyword Research and Get Suggestions For Blog PostsHow To Create Beautiful Custom Images For Your Blog With Stencil

And a few guides on making money from your blog (yay!)

How to get Adsense approval Free Advanced Ads plugin to show ads on your WordPress blog with easeThe Best & Highest paying CPM Ads Network with Fast Approval5 Best Affiliate Programs To Earn Money From Your Blog8 Ways To Make More Money From Your Blog Without AdsWhat is Affiliate Marketing – a Beginners guide3 Tips For Selecting The Best Affiliate Programs For Your BlogSome misconceptions about affiliate marketing

Phew!

Read the following guides and soon you will be able to handle all your blogging needs.WordPress isn’t very hard to use and if you face any issues with your WordPress blog or ifyou need to ask anything, Don’t hesitate to contact me, Its free and I reply to every email

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