How to Start a WordPress Blog

START A BLOG IN 10 MINUTES

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO ON HOW TO START A BLOG THE RIGHT WAY

What You'll Learn

How To…

Start a Self-Hosted Blog
Set Up Your Web Hosting Account
Get a Free Domain Name
Access the NEW Bluehost Control Panel
Install WordPress
Access Your WordPress Dashboard
Create a Powerful and Professional Digital Platform

START A BLOG IN 10 MINUTES

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO ON HOW TO START A BLOG THE RIGHT WAY

What You'll Learn

How To…

Start a Self-Hosted Blog
Set Up Your Web Hosting Account
Get a Free Domain Name
Access Your Bluehost Control Panel
Install WordPress
Access Your WordPress Dashboard
Create a Powerful and Professional Digital Platform

Step-by-Step Guide

Turn your hobby into your profession and learn how to start your very own self-hosted WordPress blog in this step-by-step tutorial. This video will walk you through the entire process and show you how to set up your Bluehost web hosting account, domain name, and WordPress dashboard. After this tutorial you'll have a powerful and professional platform that can be transformed into a profitable digital business. Now let's get started!

Jump to a specific section by clicking on the links below:

Bluehost Web Hosting and Domain Name Setup
Install WordPress

Getting Started With Bluehost

Before diving into this guide, an important disclosure.

This page contains affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links or promo code, at no cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, and I recommend them because they are extremely helpful when starting a blog. Plus, by using my affiliate links, you are helping me keep this blog up and running…and for that, I thank you.

Step 1

Click here → Bluehost (my affiliate link) and click on the “Choose Plan” button to take advantage of the exclusive offer for WordPress users.

Step 2

Select a hosting plan that fits your needs.

Step 3

Choose your free domain name or, if you already have a domain, just transfer it. Once you've set up your Bluehost account, watch this video on how to transfer your domain.

Step 4

Enter your account info.

Step 5

Select your package. Quick tip: I highly recommend the Domain Privacy Protection add-on. It keeps your personal info safe and secure.

Step 6

Enter your billing information, confirm and agree to terms of service, and click “Submit”.

Step 7

Click “Create Your Password” to create your password.

Step 8

Click “Suggest Password”, confirm and agree to terms of service, and click “Next”.

Install WordPress

Step 9

Click “Log In” to install WordPress.

Step 10

After the installation is all done, you may get a notification telling you that Bluehost is provisioning your WordPress installation on a temporary domain. That’s why your domain name might look a little weird. Don’t worry, it will update very soon.

Click the “Go to my Bluehost Account” link to get started.

Step 11

This will bring you to the new and improved Bluehost customer portal. Click the “Log in to WordPress” button to access your WordPress dashboard.

Step 12

Congratulations! You just installed your very own self-hosted WordPress blog! Click the “I don’t need help” link and move on to my next tutorial on how to set up a WordPress blog.

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