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Ho w to Start a Successful Blog in One Hour
Want to start a blog? Afraid its too technical to understand? Need a simple process that can be completed in 60 minutes?
Starting a blog doesnt have to be hard . Its a simple process that anyone can completeeven if you dont have a technical background.
Thats why I wrote this guide: How to Start a Successful Blog in One Hour .
You will learn, step-by-step, how to turn an idea into a functional websitein less than 60 minutes.
Moreover, this process will also become your first step towards building a successful web business. Most people get into blogging to make money, so Ive included a variety of tips and links to help you start out on the right foot.
This blueprint doesnt contain any fluff . Each step of the process is clearly identified. You will learn why each action item is important and how to implement it. That way you can take immediate action.
Who Am I?
What makes me an expert on how to start a blog?
My name is Steve Scott , and I have been a blogger for three years on my Internet entrepreneurship website:
http://www.stevescottsite.com
I have also been a full-time Internet marketer since 2005. I have built over a hundred websites during this timemost using the WordPress framework thats detailed in this book. This has given me the experience to quickly start blogs in under an hour.
The one thing Ive learned is that anyone can build a website. The Internet is full of tools that simplify the process. All you need is a simple, step-by-step plan. Just follow along and you will learn:
Dont worry if some of this information seems confusing. This guide contains a wealth of images and links that clarify the technical stuff. When you get stuck on a step, simply re-read it and pay close attention to the small steps that I detail.
You can start a blog. Just follow along and you will discover that its easy to do so in a single block of time. Lets get to it.
Why WordPress is the Best Blogging Platform
You have to make three decisions when starting a blog:
Choose a free or paid platform.
Select a specific blogging framework.
Pick a hosting company.
These three decisions lead to a variety of choices. There are thousands of websites that offer blogging packages. The trick is to figure out which one is right for you.
Generally speaking, you want a WordPress blog hosted by a company that uses cPanel.
This choice gives you the most control over your website. Its the option that is used by most successful bloggers. If it works for them, itll work for you.
Here are a few reasons why I recommend this option:
#1 Paid Blogs Offer Full Control
We all want to save money . Thats why its tempting to choose a free blog service like Blogger.com, Blog.com, Typepad.com and Weebly.com.
The problem?
Free blogs dont provide full control.
Your content will be owned by these websites, so theyll have full discretion over how its shown and what advertisements are displayed. This is bad for a number of reasons:
--- Your blog wont be professional . A free blog uses the hosting companys hyperlink. This means your web address will look like something like this:
http://mycoolblog.blogger.com
Y ou look like an amateur when using a free blog address. This is bad if youre looking to build authority and make money.
--- You cant do any customization . Free blog services place a limitation on their design and appearance. Yes, they offer a variety of templates and designs, but these tend to give off an amateurish impression.
--- You cant build an email list . Email marketing is essential to any Internet based business. This is how you strengthen relationships with readers. Unfortunately, most free blog platforms dont let you include email capture forms.
--- You dont own the blog. It doesnt matter if it is your content, the website still has full ownership. That means it can shut down your blog for any reason. Heck, they dont even have to tell you why they delete an account. Its their website, so they can do whatever they want.
#2 WordPress is Open Source Software
You have many choices with a paid blogging platform. Some companies offer a full-blown blog in a box service. Others offer a simple template that youll need to customize.
When it comes to a paid service there is only one choice WordPress .
WordPress is actually a free open-source software program. Its considered a paid option because youll need to purchase a hosting package to manage the distribution of your blog.
Open -source software is it great because it uses plugins and themes . These create a customized, professional looking blog.
My main concern with other blogging platforms is that your progress is limited by their ecosystem. They dont offer a wide selection of tools, designs and plugins. Instead, youre stuck with whatever they offer.
#3 cPanel Provides Instant WordPress Blogs
WordPress comes free with most website hosting packages. The important thing is to make sure they offer this service. Otherwise you wont be able to start a blog in an hour.