How Do I start a Blog ?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by wamchu, Feb 27, 2007.

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    I want to start a blog. How I do it ?
     
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  2. theseokit

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    I can hook you up for 25.00 setup fee. Then 7.25 a month for hosting! You Could Start Blogging Today!
     
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    If you have never had a blog before, I would start one at http://www.blogger.com Its free and pretty easy to do. Or, you could purchase a domain name and hosting and put http://www.wordpress.org on the account (very good software).
     
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    you want a site where people can create their blogs or u just want to create ur own blog(try blogger.com)
     
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    there are many website for blogging blooger wordpress etc etc.
     
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    I got my own domain name and hosting, so i just want to start blogigng
     
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    I can do install on your server if you want, let me know!
     
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    If you have fantastico, you can do a one-click (sorta) install of wordpress. If not, then I would go to http://www.wordpress.org and download the software and do a manual install (its not to hard, but let us know if you have troubles). Dont pay someone to install wordpress for you, there are plenty of us that would do it for free. Best of luck!
     
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    First thing to do then is to install WordPress, in my opinion it's by far the best free option, if you need help with that I offer free WordPress set-up (do it as part of my site) so if you get stuck feel free to give me a shout.

    Once you've installed it simply install a theme, set up your categories and your good to go!

    I have written a few articles on my site that are intended for beginner bloggers that include blogging on a budget, how to attract readers and monetization so if you want to take a look you can read them at blogcut.com (I also offer free and premium wordpress themes)

    Like I said, if you need a hand give me a shout - always happy to help a blogger get started :)
     
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    Thanks to everyone for their help. I will see if can install the software my self. If I need help. I will give you guys a shout. thanks again.
     
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    Installing it is very easy.
    All you need to do it first, create a new mysql db and add a user to it. Then modify the wp-config file (put in db name, username and pass). Upload and run the setup file. Its as easy as installing softwares on windows or mac.
     
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    Yes you can just use fantastico or hand install it! Either way works!
     
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    You may also want to have someone design you a custom template. It shouldnt be too expensive, around $30-100. But it gives you a much more professional look than the original template.
     
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    yea get some good templates, see what works with your niche and make some more useful posts then start spreading the word, good luck with it
     
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    You can start blog by writing your article and then register to a blog site such as www.blogger.com or wordpress.com. For beginner it is easy to used blogger.com because it has a ready template and easy navigation.
     
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    Your new blog has a nice basic design ;-) Good luck on your blogging :D
     
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