How to start a blog in only 5 minutes

How to start a blog in only 5 minutes

Step by step instructions to Set up a Blog in Only 5 Minutes!

Thinking of starting your own blog?

Have a blog topic in mind but can’t decide from the many web hosting companies.

Try BLUEHOST! It is one of the top web hosting companies and their one-click installation makes it easy for beginners to start their own blog in less than 5 minutes. BlueHost is also very affordable where you can subscribe for blog hosting for as low as $3.49 per month.

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to help you get started in creating your own wordpress blog with BlueHost.

How to start a blog in only 5 minutes

1. Visit BlueHost and click on “get started now” to begin your sign up process.
2. Next you will be asked if you have a domain name or not. If you don’t, you can purchase a domain name through BlueHost.
3. Fill out your account details and payment information.
4. On the same page, you will be asked to select your hosting package. The prices range from $5 to $ 7 per month which depends on whether you want the yearly package, 2 years, or 36 months. The discounts are increased the longer you’re willing to commit.

Most experts recommend availing the package of “get Domain Whois Privacy” which costs $9.99 per year and keeps your personal information private.

The “Site Backup Pro” package for $19.99 per year is also worth it for it gives support to “what if my site blows up?”

5. After completing your package information, BlueHost payment gateway will check your credit card.
6. Once your credit card goes through, BlueHost will send a “congratulations” message and take you to the next page.
7. Now you will be asked to create a password and security add-ons in case you forget your password.
8. Next BlueHost will ask you to log in to your account by typing in your address and password.

9.    After signing in, you will be shown to a page known as the cPanel. This page is the engine of your hosting and has many different icons that have links to the services and features of BlueHost

10. Your cPanel will ask you if you would like BlueHost to help you get started or an option of “I can do it” to manage it yourself.
11. I assumed since you are so awesome, you selected the option to do it yourself. The next step is to install your WordPress app which will enable you to start your own blog. Click “website” under “hosting” and find “WordPress”. Click Install after selecting your WordPress settings and entering your blog title.
12. Once the installation is completed, you will be provided with your unique WordPress URL. Make sure you copy the URL of the bookmark and write it on a piece of paper.
13. Now you are ready to install a theme design for your personal blog and start writing your first post.

Congratulations!

You have completed the procedure and register for your domain name. Now your website is live and you can start creating content!