How do I go about making a blog

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by st3vo, Oct 26, 2008.

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    High all

    just a quick question,
    How do I go about making a blog. Here is free one I have started . The only problem is apparently I need to host my own blog to be allowed to make money with it, as word press dont allow affiliate blogs. So how do i go about doing my own, i can buy my own domain an hosting but am unsure how to get the blog.

    thanks

    steve
     
    st3vo, Oct 26, 2008 IP
  2. Hecky

    Hecky Like a Dungeon Dragon!

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    On BST you can probably find someone who will sort everything out for you (domain, setup, hosting) for a fixed price + some monthly. Just post your request and see.
     
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  3. allout

    allout Prominent Member

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    It is quite easy. Go to Namecheap.com and find a good domain name that fits your need. It is easy to buy a domain. Then you need to find good hosting. I have been with http://www.a1whs.com/ for over a year and I am very happy. They offer a cheap plan that works for up to two blogs for $1.55 a month. Total upfront investment around $20.

    They offer easy and quick loading of Word Press. It is easy to find a great theme to use for your blog for free.

    If you need any help, feel free to contact me. It is all easy and no need to pay someone to do it for you.

    This may also help:

    Guide For New Bloggers
     
    allout, Oct 26, 2008 IP
  4. mizaks

    mizaks Well-Known Member

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    Use blogger.com instead of wordpress.com. Blogger allows for affiliate links and AdSense.
     
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    nihangshah Prominent Member

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    Get your own domain from Namecheap.com or Dynadot.com or Godaddy.com

    Use the coupon code "1cent" and signup at Hostgator.com for just 1 cent (for the first month).

    You'll get an email from hostgator, about nameserver configuration. Follow the instructions and change the nameserver settings.

    Install wordpress and start blogging!

    Having your own domain name and blog have their own advantages. You can later start forums for discussions from your own domain name.
     
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    rokius Active Member

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    blogger.com (blogspot) is probably the most common way to blog. Signing up is really easy and quick too!
     
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    after buy domain and hosting, just use the fantastico feature on your hosting cpanel, u can have ur own wordpress blog installed in just few clicks
     
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    Like most of them have suggested, Blogger.com will be a good option for you to go about making a blog ;)
     
    digitalpointjose, Oct 30, 2008 IP