how to

start a blog or website

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hey lovely!

so you wanna start a blog?

Great! But hold up a sec.

I’m sure you’ve noticed pretty much everyone’s got a “Start a Blog” page on their own blog, amiright?

But other than showing you the technical steps to starting a blog, do they actually show you how to create a successful blog or website that converts?

Usually not.

I want you to be successful, so if you can hold out just a little bit and do a little planning first, then go check out my Website Planner.

But if you already have it all planned, let’s get started!

Download your Free Step-by-Step Website Planner first

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table of contents

how to start a blog or website

First, why should you start a blog? Isn’t blogging dead? Isn’t it too late to start now? Find out here.

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How to choose & purchase a domain name

A domain name is the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or unique web address that you go to when you visit a website. How do you choose a good one?

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How to select & purchase a hosting plan

You’ll need a home for your new blog to live. I recommend two hosting plans here and show you how to get started step-by-step.

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How to install WordPress

Installing WordPress with these hosts is super easy. Follow these steps…

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How to set up & configure WordPress

Here we’ll talk about how to best configure your settings and which plugins to install to get the most out of your new WordPress blog.

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How to import posts from an old blog

Do you already have a blog somewhere else? Don’t lose all your hard work! You can move all your old posts and content to your new blog quite easily. Here’s how.

what's next?

let's design your blog

Now that your blog or website is officially up, let's make it beautiful!