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Creating a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog
Creating a self-hosted WordPress blog can seem daunting when you contemplate doing it off of the official WordPress site where you simply point and click your way through the options until it’s published.
When you install WordPress, there are technical installation steps to carefully follow, aesthetic issues to consider, search engine optimization strategies to address and content creation to intimidate you right out of having the blog you’ve always wanted.
Manually installing WordPress can be tricky for those who are not experienced in working with web files. You will need to go to WordPress.org and download the software yourself. Unzip the file and follow the install instructions on their site verbatim.
You’ll be renaming files, integrating it into your domain, and running the install scripts. It’s best if you have an FTP client available for this so that the process goes smoother for you.
Once you get past your fears and find a good set of tutorials, you’ll have the confidence it requires to create a WordPress blog with ease. The first time you do it, go slow and make sure you implement all of the steps. I will be discussing some easier options in a future post.
As you become accustomed to the blog navigation on the dashboard, you’ll soon be tweaking it to your own preferences without hesitation. Take advantage of the clear, easy to understand tutorials here at Bloggerdashery, or visit the official WordPress support site at WordPress.org.
Creating Your WordPress Blog
Making the decision to create a WordPress blog is a good business move for entrepreneurs whose business is online or even an offline entity that needs an online web presence. Virtually any business model can be supported through the use of a WordPress blog, including affiliate marketing, info product sales, tangible promotions, services, and more!
When you go through the process of setting up your WordPress installation, you’ll need to take it in stages, breaking it down into specific steps along the way. For instance, you’ll be registering a domain, getting hosting, installing WordPress, and then customizing the site to suit your business needs.
As you work more with WordPress, you’ll find that sometimes you have some tough choices to make. The wonderful thing about these sites is you have the ability to quickly switch things around, tweaking them for your personal preferences or so that your site performs better for you in the search engines.
By creating a WordPress blog, you’re setting up a home for your brand on the ‘net. Don’t think that the entire setup has to be done in a day. You can make a blog go live as you customize it and allow your visitors to see the changes along the way.
Bloggerdashery makes it easy to get just the look you want, and our clear tutorials make it easy to personalize your WordPress site to get the most out of your efforts.