Set Up a WordPress Blog

If you're an aspiring writer or blogger, you need a website to call your own.

But there are so many choices to make, it seems unsurmountable, right?

What hosting provider should I use? How do I buy a URL? How do I make the URL connect to my website? Do I need a server? Wait, what's a server?

Phew. It's exhausting.

Let me be your guide to getting a blog or website set up right the first time. No designers, programmers or SEO gurus needed.

Who am I?

My name is Bonny, and I've worked as a profitable writer, blogger and editor online since 1997. My mission? To help people, just like you, create a blogving, aka a blog that earns you a healthy living.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to:

• Set up your blog or website for success;
• Choose a web hosting company;
• Connect your chosen URL to your web hosting;
• Install WordPress on your server;
• Learn the basics of WordPress;
• Pick an email address and connect it to Gmail (or other email providers);
• Structure and design your website;
• Install WordPress plugins, with a list of which plugins to use;
• Figure out metrics and analytics, then get it set up.

Please note, I don't cover niche research or choosing a niche in this tutorial - we'll be laser-focused on just the mechanics and set up of a website.

If you want help with choosing a niche for your blog, please check out my other offerings that cover these topics:

• Profitable Blog Niche [Course]
• The 8 Essential Criteria For Every Profitable Blog Niche [FREE Checklist]
• Blogging Business Start-Up [Full Course]