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What do you need to start a WordPress blog?
There are three things you need to create a WordPress blog:
- A domain name idea (this will be the name of your blog i.e wpbeginner.com)
- A web hosting account (this is where your website live on the internet)
- Your undivided attention for 30 minutes.
Yes, you read it right. You can start a blog from scratch in less than 30 minutes, and we will walk you through the whole process, step by step.
In this tutorial, we will cover:
- How to Register a Domain Name for Free
- How to Choose the Best Web Hosting
- How to Install WordPress
- How to Change Your Theme
- How to Write Your First Blog Post
- How to Customize WordPress with Plugins
- How to Add a Contact Form
- How to Setup Google Analytics Tracking
- How to Optimize Your Website for SEO
- How to Make Money From Your Blog
- Resources to Learn and Master WordPress
Ready? Let’s get started.
Video Tutorial
If you don’t like the video or need more instructions, then continue reading.
Step 1. Setup
The biggest mistake beginners make when building a blog is choosing the wrong blogging platform. Thankfully you’re here, so you won’t be making that mistake.
For 95% of users, it makes more sense to use WordPress.org also known as self-hosted WordPress. Why? Because it is free to use, you can install plugins, customize your site design, and most importantly make money from your site without any restrictions (see the difference between WordPress.com vs WordPress.org).
Now you have probably heard that WordPress is free.
You might be wondering why is it free? What’s the catch?
There’s no catch. It’s free because you have to do the setup and host it yourself.
In other words, you need a domain name and web hosting.
A domain name is what people type to get to your website. It’s your website’s address on the internet. Think google.com or wpbeginner.com
Web hosting is where your website live. It’s your website’s house on the internet. Every website needs web hosting.
A domain name typically costs $14.99 / year, and web hosting normally costs $7.99 / month.
That’s a lot for beginners who are just starting out.
Thankfully, Bluehost, an official WordPress recommended hosting provider, has agreed to offer our users a free domain name and over 60% off on web hosting.
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Bluehost is one of the oldest web hosting companies, started in 1996 (that’s before Google). They are also the largest brand name when it comes to WordPress hosting because they host millions of websites including our own.
On top of all this, Bluehost has been working with WordPress since 2005, and they are committed to giving back. That’s why they have promised us that if you cannot get your blog online within 30 minutes by following this tutorial, then our expert team will complete the process for you without any cost. They will compensate us, so you don’t have to. Contact us for free blog setup help.
NOTE: At WPBeginner we believe in transparency. If you sign up with Bluehost using our referral link, we will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you (in fact, you will save money and get a free domain). We would get this commission for recommending just about any WordPress hosting company, but we only recommend products that we use personally use and believe will add value to our readers.
Let’s go ahead and purchase your domain + hosting.
Open up Bluehost in a new window and follow along.
First thing you need to do is click on the green Get Started Now button to get started.
On the next screen, select the plan that you need (basic and plus are the most popular).
After that, you will be asked to enter the domain name for your website.
Lastly, you will need to add your account information and finalize the package info to complete the process. We recommend going with the 36 month plan because that’s best value.
On this screen, you will see optional extras that you can purchase. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you purchase these, but we generally don’t recommend purchasing them right away. You can always add them later on, if you decide that you need them.
Once completed, you will receive an email with details on how to login to your web hosting control panel (cPanel). This is where you manage everything from support, emails, among other things. But most importantly, this is where you install WordPress.
Step 2. Install WordPress
In the cPanel, you will see dozens of small icons for different services and features. This can be a bit overwhelming, so ignore 95% of them because you will never need to use them.
Scroll down to the website section and click on the WordPress icon.
You will be redirected to the Bluehost Marketplace Quick Install screen for WordPress. Click on the Get Started button.
On the next screen, you will be asked to select your domain name. Choose the domain from the dropdown and then click Next.
After that, you need to enter your Site Name, username, and a password for your site. You also need to check all the checkboxes and then click Install.
The QuickInstall will start installing WordPress. The marketplace will prompt you to browse WordPress themes, while WordPress is being installed.
No need to do that right now. We’ll show you how to get free WordPress themes in the next step.
Once WordPress is finished installing, you will see the success notice in the top header bar.
Click on the Installation Complete link, and it will take you to the screen with your WordPress login URL and password.
Congratulations, you have created your WordPress site. That wasn’t too bad right.
Your WordPress login URL will look like this:
http://yoursite.com/wp-admin
Click on the WordPress login link to login to your dashboard.
Now we’re ready to customize your site’s appearance and start blogging.
Step 3. Selecting your WordPress Theme
The visual appearance of your WordPress blog is controlled by themes. When you first visit your blog, it will look something like this:
This is not very appealing to most people.
Customizing the look and feel of your blog is by far one of the most exciting and rewarding part in the journey of creating your WordPress site.
There are thousands of pre-made WordPress themes that you can install on your site. Some of them are free, while others are paid.
You can change your theme by going to your WordPress dashboard and clicking on Appearance » Themes.
Go ahead and click on the Add New button.
On the next screen, you will able to search from 5600+ free WordPress themes that are available in the official WordPress.org themes directory. You can sort by popular, latest, featured, as well as other feature filters (i.e industry, layout, etc).
You can take your mouse over to a theme and you will see a Preview button. Clicking on will open the theme preview where you can see how it would look on your website.
The preview of your theme may not look exactly as shown in the screenshot, which is normal as you will get to customize and set it up later. What you need to look for is design, colors, typography, and other elements.
The best tip to select the perfect WordPress theme is to strive for simplicity in design. It helps you keep things clean and clear while offering a good experience to your users.
When you have found the theme that you like, simply bring your mouse on it, and it will show the Install button. Click on it and wait for the theme to be installed. After that, the install button will be replaced with an Activate button. You need to click on it to Activate the theme.
Once you have installed your theme, you can customize it by clicking on the Customize link under the Appearance menu.
If you need help selecting a theme, then please refer to our guide on 9 things you should consider when selecting a perfect WordPress theme.
Once you have selected your WordPress theme, you are now ready to create your first blog post.
Step 4. Creating Your First Blog Post
To write your first blog post, click on the Posts » Add New menu in your WordPress dashboard.
You will see an editor area where you can write your first blog post.
Once you’re done writing, go ahead and click on the Publish button on the right to publish your first blog post to the world.
On the posts screen, you will notice several other sections such as Categories and Tags. You can use these to organize your blog posts. We have a great writeup on the difference between categories vs tags, which we highly recommend that you read.
To utilize all the features on the posts screen, you should read our article on how to add a new post in WordPress (video included).
Often beginners are confused between posts and pages menu in the WordPress dashboard. That’s why we have written a complete guide on the difference between posts vs pages in WordPress.
Step 5. Plugins & Customizations
Once you have written your first blog post, you probably want to get started with adding other usual elements on your website such as contact forms, galleries, sliders, etc.
To add all these additional features, you need to use plugins.
WordPress plugins are apps that allow you to add new features to your website.
There are over 55,000 WordPress plugins available in the free WordPress plugin directory alone. This means no matter what you want to accomplish, there is a plugin for it.
We have a step by step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.
That being said, let’s take a look at how to use plugins to add some essential features to your WordPress blog.
How to Create a Contact Form in WordPress
Every website needs a contact form. It allows your users to contact you directly. Since WordPress doesn’t come with a built-in contact form, you will need a WordPress form builder plugin to add a contact form on your site.
We recommend using the WPForms Lite plugin. It is free version of the popular WPForms plugin, which is #1 in our list of best contact form plugins for WordPress.
You can install the plugin by going to Plugins » Add New page and typing WPForms in the search box. Next, you need to click “Install” and then “Activate”. Upon activation, you need to head over to WPForms » Add New page to create your first form.
This will open the WPForms builder interface.
First, you need to enter a name for your contact form and then click on ‘Simple Contact Form’ template.
WPForms will now create a simple contact form for you with all the required fields. You can click on any field to change it, or add a new field from the left column.
Once you are done editing the form, click on the save button at the top right corner and then exit the form builder.
You can now create a new page in WordPress by going to Pages » Add New and call it ‘Contact’. On the edit screen, you will notice a new ‘Add Form’ button.
When you click on it, it will bring up a popup where you need to select the form you created earlier and then click on the add form button.
WPForms will now add the form shortcode into your page. You can now save and publish the page and visit it in your browser to see your contact form in action.
If you need more detailed instructions, then see our step by step guide on how to create a contact form in WordPress.
How to Setup Google Analytics Tracking
Google Analytics helps you see how many people are visiting your blog, where they are coming from, and what are they doing on your website?
It is best to install Google Analytics when starting your blog, so you can see how much your blog has grown over time.
First, you need to visit Google Analytics website and sign in using your Gmail account.
Once you are logged in, you can go ahead and sign up for a free Google Analytics account.
You will be asked to provide your information and website URL. After that, you will be presented with your Google Analytics tracking code.
You can stop here because we will be using a plugin to automatically fetch and add this code to your blog.
Switch to your WordPress admin area to install and activate the MonsterInsights plugin. It is the free version of the best Google Analytics plugin for WordPress, and it is the easiest way to add Google Analytics on your site.
Upon activation, you need to visit Insights » Settings page to configure the plugin settings.
On the settings page, click on the ‘Authenticate with your Google account’ button to connect Google Analytics to your WordPress site.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Once done, you will be able to see your website analytics report straight from your WordPress dashboard under the MonsterInsights tab.
For detailed instructions, see our article on how to install Google Analytics in WordPress.
How to Optimize Your WordPress Blog for SEO
Most beginners don’t optimize for SEO when creating a blog. SEO or search engine optimization helps users find your blog in search engines. If you want more traffic, then it’s crucial that you optimize your blog for SEO from the beginning.
To get started, first you need to install and activate the Yoast SEO plugin. It is the complete WordPress SEO plugin that will help you optimize your blog.
Upon activation, you will see a new menu item labeled ‘SEO’. Clicking on it will take you to the plugins settings page.
The plugin comes with a quick configuration wizard to help you walk through the set up. You can also follow the instructions in our Yoast SEO guide for manual set up.
We also recommend you to follow our complete step by step WordPress SEO guide to set up your blog’s SEO.
More WordPress Plugins and Customizations
There are a ton of others WordPress plugins that you can install. Often beginners find it a bit overwhelming to search for the plugins they need.
At WPBeginner, we often feature the best WordPress plugins to help you add the functionality that you need.
Here is our expert pick of the best WordPress plugins that you should check out.
- Backup – UpdraftPlus is the best WordPress backup plugin. You need to create regular backups of your website in case something ever goes wrong.
- Security – Sucuri Security is a free security scanner for WordPress. We have a complete step by step WordPress security guide for beginners that will help you secure your blog.
- Performance – We recommend using WP Super Cache to speed up WordPress. For more on this topic see our article on WordPress speed and performance with step by step instructions.
If you are curious about the plugins and tools we use on our site, then check out WPBeginner’s Blueprint. It has all the plugins and tools that we use on the WPBeginner blog.
Need more recommendations? See our expert-pick of the must have WordPress plugins and tools for business websites.
Step 6. Making Money From Your Blog
Now that you’ve created your blog and customized it to your liking, you are probably wondering how can I actually make money from my blog?
There are actually a lot different ways to successfully monetize your blog. However there is no such thing as a get rich quick scheme.
Don’t be fooled by the pictures of expensive cars and mansions because those are all fake.
Unlike other “make money online” articles, we have created the most comprehensive guide on how to make money from your blog using WordPress.
That’s a 4000+ word guide that everyone who want to make money with their blog needs to read. We have shared our 14+ years of online wisdom in that ultimate guide.
As long as you’re willing to put in the hard work and effort, you’ll reap the reward. Remember, there are no shortcuts.
Here are some of the best ways to make money from your blog.
1. Google AdSense
Many bloggers make money by showing ads on their blog. If you make a blog with monetization in mind, then Google AdSense is the best way to do this.
It is the largest advertising platform for bloggers and publishers. Acting as a middleman between you and the advertiser, Google allow advertisers to bid for keywords matching your content. This allows you to get the best rates possible for the ads.
For more details, see our article on how to properly add Google AdSense to your WordPress blog.
2. Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is the second most commonly used monetization strategy among bloggers. Basically, you recommend products and services to your readers and when they make a purchase you get a referral commission.
The key in affiliate marketing is to recommend high-quality products and services that you already use and trust. There are plenty of affiliate marketing plugins and tools for WordPress that can help you make more money when promoting affiliate products.
We have a complete step by step affiliate marketing guide for beginners, that will help you get started.
3. Online Store
Many bloggers make money by selling things directly from their blog. This could be physical products, digital downloads like ebooks, artwork, music, and more. Some bloggers even offer consulting services.
We recommend using WooCommerce because it is the best eCommerce plugin for WordPress. It also the most commonly used eCommerce platforms in the world.
For detailed instructions, see our guide on how to easily create an online store using WordPress.
That’s not all you can do with your WordPress blog. You can make WordPress blogs specifically for reviews, fashion blogging, food blogging with recipes, and more. Each of these blog types brings you more unique opportunities to make money.
Step 7. Mastering WordPress
WPBeginner is the largest free WordPress resource site for beginners.
At WPBeginner, our main goal is to provide cutting-edge helpful WordPress tutorials that are easy to understand for small businesses, bloggers, and non-techy WordPress website owners (see more about us).
To expand your WordPress knowledge, you should check out:
- WPBeginner Dictionary – The best place for beginners to start and familiarize themselves with the WordPress lingo
- WPBeginner Videos – New to WordPress? Watch these 23 videos to master WordPress.
- WPBeginner Blog – The central place for all our WordPress tutorials.
You can also subscribe to WPBeginner’s YouTube Channel where we regularly share video tutorials to help you learn WordPress.
Lastly, you can use Google to type your question and add WPBeginner in front of it. Our users find this very helpful because you’ll likely find an answer to any WordPress questions that you have.
In case you don’t find an answer to your question, simply use our contact form to send us a message. We love helping users get started with WordPress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Having helped thousands of people start a blog, we have answered quite a lot of questions. Below are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about creating a blog.
Can I create a blog without WordPress?
Yes, there are several other blogging platforms available. We have compared them all, and WordPress is by far the best solution in the market to make a blog with complete ownership and freedom.
Can I build a blog without hosting?
No, that’s not possible. Web hosting is where your website files are stored. All websites need web hosting.
How much does it cost to start a blog?
The cost depends on the add-ons that you buy. We have a complete guide on how much does a WordPress website cost as well as tips on how to save money.
Can I create a blog without my parents knowing about it?
Yes. You can make your WordPress blog private and hide it from the internet. Here is a step by step guide on how to make your WordPress blog completely private.
Can I start a WordPress blog and make money with Google Adsense?
Yes, you can use your WordPress blog to earn money from Google AdSense. We have a step by step guide on how to add Google AdSense in WordPress.
How can I create a blog and remain anonymous?
If you want to have a public-facing blog but want to remain anonymous, then you need to make sure that your domain has WHOIS privacy turned on. Often people use a pseudonym / nickname to write under. You should also create a unique email just for your blog. It goes without saying, don’t post your pictures or anything on the blog. For more detailed instructions, see our article on how to blog anonymously using WordPress.
How do I add a podcast to my WordPress blog?
WordPress makes it super easy to start a blog and add a podcast to it. We have a step by step guide on how to start a podcast with WordPress.
How do I come up with blogging ideas to write about?
Here’s an excellent guide that has 103 blog post ideas that you can write about today. Here’s another guide on 73 types of blog posts that are proven to work.
Can I build a blog in my own language?
Yes, you can use WordPress in other languages. You can select your language during installation or from Settings page in WordPress admin area. WordPress is fully translated in more than 56 languages and partially translated into dozens of other languages. Many top WordPress themes and plugins are also available in multiple languages. You can also translate a theme or a plugin that you want to use on your website.
How do I create a blog in multiple languages?
Want to start a blog in Hindi, Spanish, or multiple languages? Here’s a step by step guide on how to create a multilingual website in WordPress.
We hope that you found our tutorial on how to start a WordPress blog to be helpful. You may also want to check out our article on 19 actionable tips to drive traffic to your new WordPress site.
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Great detailed post!
What is your opinion of SiteGround vs Bluehost… which one is most capable of handling large websites? Which is best for small sites just starting out?
For our comparisons, you would want to take a look at our article here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/wordpress-hosting/
Thanks a lot for this informative post.
You’re welcome
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You’re welcome and thank you for reading our articles
Hello, i have enjoyed your newsletter and website for several years. I recently installed a new theme on a Godaddy staging platform but, instead of the staged site having the format of the theme, it took on the layout of my current site. I want the layout of the new theme. i got into the admin and tried to recreate it but ran into roadblocks. I don’t know where to get help with this. can you give me any suggestions?
Thanks, again, for your good help.
Colleen
If your staging site isn’t updating to the design you’re trying to change it to, you would want to reach out to your hosting provider’s support for them to take a look.
I have subscribed to bluehost and installed wordpress and written a post.
This guide says that I should press ‘publish’, but then goes through all of the other things that I am worried about such as plugins etc etc. I don’t want to publish until I have got everything else right. Please advise. Thank you.
You’re not required to publish your post until you want it live
Hi,
i have a wordpress website with my own domain however its suspended? would i be able to transfer my content from my old website to the bluehosting even tho my old website is suspended? also would i be able to transfer to free hosting instead? thank you
You would need to reach out to your current hosting’s support for getting access to your content. Once you gain access you can transfer to a different host.
I started a free blog in WordPress and it’s a disaster. If I sign up with Bluehost can I move my current blogs over to the new site or must i remove the current wordpressxxxxx.com site first?
You can move your content over following our guide here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-properly-move-your-blog-from-wordpress-com-to-wordpress-org/
Hi, I find your site interesting. Few hours back I tried to subscribe through my email but instead of it saying Subscribed I still did not receive any mail stating the same. I am doing this again now but not sure if the subscribe button on your site is actually working. If possible kindly get me subscribed.
Thanks
Thank you for letting us know, you may want to ensure that our email is not in your spam folder as another place to check
Can we pay the blog hosting money monthly instead of yearly for new beginners ?
It would depend on the hosting provider you’re using for if they have that as an option
I have start my blogging career with reading articles of wpbeginner. This blog really a good asset to new or experienced once
Thank you, glad our tutorials could help you get started and continue to help
I have a feeling I am going to rely on the post frequently at first.
We hope to be a helpful resource for your return visits
Thank you very much.Hope you help us if we are stuck anywhere.
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Thanks very much for this info!
Question on wordpress.org blog that I can’t figure out:
How do I repost other peoples blogs and have them display on mine.
When I try – all I get is a link displayed.
For what it sounds like, you would want to take a look at setting up an RSS Aggregator: https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-fetch-feeds-in-wordpress-using-wp-rss-aggregator/
Hi there,
I m really interested in your WordPress blog setup offer, however your re not allowing a lot of information about, like what are exctly allowing, how are working with client, what is in the pack and what is not etc …
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Depending on what you’re wanting to know about, you would want to reach out using our contact form here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/contact
Man thank you this article is really helpful. I have a question though how much time exactly does it take to start getting a proper income out of your blog? and how long have you been on this blog? Some of the bloggers that i know say that it is VERY VERY HARD now a days to get your blog running because there is a lot of competition in the market, is it true if so do you think a newbie can start it? thanks again. <3
Sadly, there are too many variables for a timeline on specifically when you would make a certain amount of income. For how long we have been around, it was 10 years this July 4th: https://www.wpbeginner.com/news/wpbeginner-turns-10-years-old/
On WordPress.org, you said domain name and bluehost is free. How long does it last? Is it free continuously?
It is free for the first year, after which you would need to renew the domain
For a first time wordpresser like me, this was very, very helpful. Gratitude.
Glad our guide could be helpful
I read it, but I have not yet studied. This guide is usefully for me. So I have bookmarked this page.
We hope our article can be helpful when you come back to it
What will be cost after 36 month package?
For specifics on the pricing, you would want to check with the hosting provider you are using
Very nice information about how to start blogging.
Thank you
I have been so worried that I wouldn’t be able to go from installation to publish. After watching your video, I am confident that I can do it! Thanks so much, WPbeginner.
You’re welcome, glad our video could be helpful
When registering via bluehost, how do you choose between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
If you register on BlueHost then your site would be a WordPress.org site
this is best way to learn about word press an start your blog .i m bignr too and i m start blogging now
Thank you, glad our guide can help you get started
waaaw ! Excellent. one problem for me though , i’m a bit confused , are these steps for wordpress.org or wordpress.com ?
completely newbie ! Excuse my limited intelligent ; )
Our tutorials are for WordPress.org sites
At wpbeginner I always find the answer to my question. I follow your website since the very first moment I decided to start my blog
Thank you very much, your help is precious!
Love
Vana
Thank you, glad our guides could help you
I have little knowledge about blogging and I’m planning on creating one but I can’t think of any content yet. This guide will be helpful for me.Thank you
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How to start affiliated program from Pakistan tell me plz.
If you’re wanting to start an affiliate program you would want to take a look at our guide here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-create-a-referral-program-in-wordpress/
Hi, firstly thank you for the great material. Can I start a blog following the same steps but with the different web hosting?
The steps to install WordPress may be different but the rest of the process should be the same
OMG’ Undoubtedly its a big big resource to WP beginners thanks @wpbeginners for making it so simple with ur detailed instructions & guides.
Thank you, glad you’ve found our content helpful
Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to list this resource! I’m new to blogging and owning my own site in general. Do you recommend owning 2 domain names? Ie. youdomain.com AND yourdomain.com
I heard there are situations people buy domains similar to the actual one and ransom it.
For most sites that shouldn’t be an issue that you should worry about, you should only worry about your primary domain and not ones similar to it.
Thank you so much. It’s helpful. I want to start a blog and a dropshipping store.
I am just a beginner.
Should I start both at the same time?
You certainly can if you’d like
Alright.
I will.
Great insight, thank you.
You’re welcome
Appriciate. but in this new vision how to set classic post are?
If you mean you want to revert to the classic editor you would want to take a look at our article here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-disable-gutenberg-and-keep-the-classic-editor-in-wordpress/
That’s a Grate Article
Thank you
Hi. I recently started a blog with WordPress, just as a hobby because I love writing and found a passion for streetstlye so I would like to get some advice on how I can improve my skills on blogging and if the charges for the domain name will not affect me financially in future once I buy a domain since I am from South Africa and our currencies are different and which is the best domain name to register for
Writing content will help with improving your writing skills. For your domain, there will be a renewal charge to keep the domain. You can take a look at our recommended domain registrars in our article here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-choose-the-best-domain-registrar/
Awesome… Good info for beginners like me…
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I created a Contact form with WPForms just like you guys say here but when I create the new Contact page to add the form, the ‘Add Form’ button does not appear on the edit screen. In fact, the other ‘Add Media’ button does not appear right next to it either.
I’ve looked all over for the Add Form button and don’t see it.
Was there a recent update with wordpress? Because the layout I see right now does not match with the pictures in this tutorial.
You’re likely using the block editor: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-use-the-new-wordpress-block-editor/
When using the block editor there is a WPForms block you can add to select the form.
Hi Guys
I’m a little confused, I have a WordPress Premium Plan and you advise plug ins however, I have to upgrade to allow plugins to a Business Package.
There maybe 55,000 plug ins in the directory but they are no use if I have to go to a lot of expense to use them. This doesn’t seem to appear clear on your instructions
Your confusion is likely due to you being on WordPress.com, our tutorials are for WordPress.org sites. For the comparison, you could take a look at our article here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/self-hosted-wordpress-org-vs-free-wordpress-com-infograph/
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this is one of the best information. when I thought to start blog. I searched 100 time to gain knowledge. Wp beginning gives complete information for beginners. Thanks you so much Team.
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Great post and advice. Very useful information, it clarified things a lot for us. Thanks for the wonderful blog !
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Hello Syed Balkhi & Team
Thank you for the practical tips you share
I’m looking for a way to create a blog on example.com/blog without screwing up my main site Please how would you recommend I go about it?
If you could guide me with the right steps to take, I’d really appreciate it. Looking forward to hearing from you
Thank you
Winston
If you’re not using your posts for something else, rather than a new site you could create a blog page for your posts to appear on:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-create-a-separate-page-for-blog-posts-in-wordpress/
If you still want to have a different site then you would create a folder named blog in your hosting and install a fresh WordPress site there.
I wanna build up a site simply like you!
what wordpress subject do I pick to make a site like you?
much appreciated ahead of time:)
Our site is based on WordPress tutorials, we would recommend writing about what you’re passionate about
How should I install WP on godaddy if I have a domain purchased there?
You would need to purchase hosting and depending on the hosting type on GoDaddy could change how WordPress would be installed
Hi,
Can I create a website in my localhost using wordpress and later upload in my domain using wordpress website.
Many thanks
Mintu
Yes you can, we have a guide on how to transfer the local installation here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-move-wordpress-from-local-server-to-live-site/
I would like to enlarge the size of my title and tagline. These are entered under “Site Identity” when customizing. There is no function that I can see that will allow this (no “change font size” or “header options”). I’m not familiar enough to enter code, so I was wondering if I should be able to find a plugin that could accomplish this?
For customizing that, you could use a plugin such as CSS Hero: https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/css-hero-review-wordpress-design-customization-made-easy/
So … the process seems very clear. I chose Bluehost, set up an account, bought a domain name, and received their email with directions to log in, which I did. There is no cPanel corresponding to your Step 2, Install WordPress. Instead, there’s a confusing list of “List to Launch” items, the links for some taking to WordPress itself, for which you need, apparently, a separate account. There seems to be, at this point, a lot of different ways forward, and it’s hard to know how to choose the right one…
BlueHost has added a built-in installer for WordPress so you can follow the steps in there without creating a new account to set up your site. If you take a look at our video on how to create a website, we cover the new interface that you are likely running into: https://www.wpbeginner.com/guides/
Great content. You cover each and every step. Thanks for sharing.
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I’ve already created a domain using another site, called namecheap. How do I link my domain when creating my blog with wordpress.org? thanks
You would normally need to update your DNS or nameservers to point to your hosting provider to see the site on the host: https://www.wpbeginner.com/glossary/dns/
What if I already have a domain. Since I was on blogger.com an now I want to shift to wordpress so now I already have domain so what should I do?
We have a guide on moving from Blogger that you can follow here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-switch-from-blogger-to-wordpress-without-losing-google-rankings/