How To Start A Blog Or Podcast

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1. Pick your domain

A good website starts with a good domain (episode 19). You may already have a domain, or you may need to register one when you start your website.

2. Get a web host

There are thousands of web hosts, but I recommend just two: Site5 and BlueHost. Their features are almost identical, with the follow few differences.

	Site5 HostBasic	Site5 HostPro	BlueHost
Domain registration	$9.96/year	$9.96/year	Free first year, $11.95 after that
Websites	1	Unlimited	Unlimited
Website migration	Free	Free	Not offered
Satisfaction guarantee	45-day, 100% refund	45-day, 100% refund	Anytime, prorated refund
Monthly price (12-month)	$5.95	$9.95	$7.95
Annual price without promos	$81.36	$129.36	107.35

I personally use Site5's HostPro package and have been very happy.

3. Install and configure WordPress

Most website control panels have an easy way to install WordPress.

If you host with Site5, go to your "SiteAdmin" (Cpanel for any similar web host), click on Fantastico, then WordPress.

If you host with BlueHost, go to your Cpanel, click WordPress under SimpleScripts Installation.

Follow the instructions to easily install WordPress. If the system installs an old version, you can update through the WordPress admin.

4. Install and configure plugins

Pick the right set of WordPress plugins for blogging and podcasting (episode 41).

5. Publish content

Now it's time for you to create your story by publishing quality content! In everything, make your message the focus.

Need help?

If this is a bit too much, or you'd like your website to look better than a standard WordPress theme, then please hire me to design either a customer header image or your whole website! Email Daniel@DJosephDesign.com or call (903) 231-2221.

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