How to make a blog

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by AppleGirl, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. #1
    Yeah that's my question...I wasn't interested in blogs but now I need one and some guidance would be really helpful because I don't know anything about blogs.

    Don't want any free services, I want to know how to make it on your own domain. And the layout to be similar to this one thetechyblog dot com. I'm saying this because I saw this kind of template used on several blogs and maybe someone knows where I can download it. Thanks in advance.
     
    AppleGirl, Aug 18, 2009 IP
  2. kampbell411

    kampbell411 Peon

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    Well, check out Wordpress. You can can download and install it with ease as a beginner. Soon as you install, all you have to do is poke around to get the basic idea of how to publish articles. A lot of hosting companies provide an easy gateway to help beginners get started to if you are unsure about uploading files and that kinda thing. Happy blogging
     
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  3. AppleGirl

    AppleGirl Greenhorn

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    Thanks, I downloaded wordpress and now I'm wainting for the dns to propagate so I can try it out :)
     
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    Under the Radar Active Member

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    Here's an easier way. If your webhost has cPanel, just look for Fantastico. Click on Wordpress to install. Follow some simple instructions, and in no time, WP will be installed. You can PM me if you need more help.
     
    Under the Radar, Aug 18, 2009 IP
  5. Susan Zhang

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    It is better to write blogs on your own domain.
    Many Blog companies like to ban some blogs.
     
    Susan Zhang, Aug 18, 2009 IP
  6. smain

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    I build quality, customized blogs with content and fully monetized for a great price. If you are interested I can show you some of the sites I have done.
     
    smain, Aug 18, 2009 IP
  7. lifeplayer

    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    OK. First at all, find a hosting site (such as godaddy, namecheap etc) to get you own hosting and domain.
    Then, googling "free template" and you can find tons of template for you to download
     
    lifeplayer, Aug 19, 2009 IP
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    freesecrets Active Member

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    OK, this is going to be a shameless self-pitch but first link in my signature will give you access to a free blog installer package that will have everything you need plus video tutorials on how to get started using it.

    Alex
     
    freesecrets, Aug 19, 2009 IP
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    Wordpress is the standard, I'd go with that
     
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    I have also one question that www.co.cc is free blog site but when I make here user then it show error and no to continue... so pls help me

    Thanks
     
    seolinkscampaigns, Aug 19, 2009 IP
  11. ayur

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    I am also trying to make blog page on my own site www.envixa.com. I already have paid hosting space. i am just search any good suggestion about the implementation of blog. In my hosting account there is already have option to install popular blogging software like b2evolution, wordpress, necleus etc.
     
    ayur, Aug 20, 2009 IP
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    Don’t know why people are not suggesting him to go for blogger.com

    I think newbie’s should go for blogger’s blog because it’s much easier then word press and helpful to learn blogging.
     
    kmamaji, Aug 20, 2009 IP
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    I think you have made the correct choice by choosing Wordpress as the blogging platform. Its quite easy to setup a blog using it and its also very simple to update/maintain.
     
    web_hunk, Aug 22, 2009 IP
  15. Seth W

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    Wordpress is the best. Using your hosting's cpanel just install it with "Fantastico". It makes it super easy and hassle free. Then to learn more about what to do now, check out my signature.
     
    Seth W, Aug 22, 2009 IP
  16. Lovely

    Lovely Well-Known Member

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    It is very easy to install, just download the lastest wordpress, unzip it, read the instruction, you can also search the web for vedio tutorial on how to upload wordpress.
     
    Lovely, Aug 22, 2009 IP
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    s521545 Well-Known Member

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    Start a blog in blogger[dot]com It provides a very easy user interface and My site www[dot]tips4blogging[dot]co[dot]cc is always ready to help newbie bloggers to develop their blog and earn revenue from it
     
    s521545, Aug 22, 2009 IP