How to set up a self hosted wordpress blog
September 7, 2010 | 
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In this tutorial I will explain how to set up a self hosted wordpress blog. By following these steps you will rank better in the search engines and have more control, such as plugins and appearance. The first step is to register a domain name. Make sure you do your keyword research first so you know what your niche phrase is going to be. You can read my post on Keyword Marketing Research before you continue. It is important to only buy a domain name that ends with a .com,org or net. This will ensure that you will rank better in the search engines and gain the most traffic possible, if your keyword phrase is taken you can include hyphens. If that is also taken you can add an extra word such as blog or website to the end of your niche phrase.
The first step is to buy your domain name and set up your web hosting. For this you can use hostgator. I highly recommend hostgator and I have all my blogs hosted with them, they also have great support if you need it. The best option for a plan is the baby plan as you are allowed unlimited domains.Click order now.
On the next page you will have two options. Choose the option register a new domain name and enter your chosen domain name and extension and continue to step 2.
You can now review your order and purchase. You will then be asked if you are a new customer, next you will need to set up a account with hostgator and choose a username and password. Write your details down so you don’t forget.The next step is to install wordpress. Log in to your hostgator cpanel from the link from the email that was sent to you. Then click on the fantastico image.
On the next page click on wordpress under the blogs heading. Then click on new installation. You will then need to choose your domain from the drop down menu, choose a administrator username, password, nickname, email address, site name and description. Once all of these fields are completed click on install wordpress. On the next page just click on finish installation and if you want to you can have your details sent to your email address. Congratulations who have just set up your own self hosted wordpress blog.
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