guide: Simple Steps to Make Blog simple and creative.

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Create a blog from scratch. Often we have ideas or interesting things but confused how to distribute them.

Actually it's easy, anyway. Just create a blog.

The era of sophisticated as it is now makes it easy for people to create blogs from scratch.

Did you know, blogs are not just used as media channeling ideas again.

Many are using blogs to do business as well.

But this time we will discuss about the blog in general only.

This article will guide you to create a blog from scratch.

Without further ado, let's get to the point!

Before You Start There are some common questions people ask before starting a blog. For example like the example I will explain below.

1.How long does it take to start blogging?
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Setting up the blog is simple and easy to follow your tutorial tutorial that I will explain you may not take a long time.

2.Choosing the Blogging Platform.
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Many platforms that you can choose to create a blog from scratch.

Usually people are familiar with these 3 types of blogging platforms:

1.Blogspot (hosted)

2.WordPress.com (hosted)

3.WordPress.org (self-hosted)

among the above options there are terms hosted and self-hosted among hosted above you can choose one of them.

Hosted is the term where your blog just 'ride' on the platform website. The hosted platform is usually free.

Suppose you create a blog from scratch using a hosted platform, later the name of your blog to be like this namabloganda.blogspot.com or namabloganda.wordpress.com.

Using a hosted platform is also limited in terms of your use of features, themes, and web can be deleted sometime in the future.

While self-hosted, you have complete control over your blog.

You can immediately create a no-frills blog platform name after the name of your blog. So like namabloganda.com.

The opposite of hosted yes, self-hosted is paid.

Choosing this type of platform you need to spend around 300 thousand / year. In addition you can use existing features and themes.

All became more felksibel.

If you want the goal to try to use the first platform that is hosted.

Later when it's serious you can switch to self-hosted (and make sure your plan is mature yes).

3.Choose a Domain Name.IMG_20180303_210739.jpg

Going into this section, you should consider well in the selection of domain names because here is a very important role in your blog if you choose the domain name of your blog then most likely your blog can not be in askes by blog readers.

Here are some tips for you!

Choose a Brandable Name Compared to the General.

The point is that brandable domain names are more unique and stand out than the common domain names.

Common domain names are usually filled with keywords and can not be predicted.

For example, www.LisasRocks.com is more brandable than www.RockCollectingBlog.com.

Stay Short.

According to research from Gaebler.com, a magazine for entrepreneurs, the top 100 sites have about 6 characters in their domain name.

Easy Typed and Pronounced.

Choose a domain name that is easy to type and easy when spoken.

That way people will remember it more easily.

If you do not already have a domain name, you can use NameCheap.

4.What is Web Hosting and Why Do You Need It?

You are wondering what is web hosting?

In short, web hosting is a service that makes your blog easily accessible for everyone.

Web hosting stores all the files, images and content your blog has.
You are wondering what is web hosting?

In short, web hosting is a service that makes your blog easily accessible for everyone.

Web hosting stores all the files, images and content your blog has.

You will not be able to create a blog if you do not have a web host.

Choosing a host is important in creating a blog from scratch.

A bad web host will bring trouble to your blog.

Examples are unhelpful customer service and hidden fees. That's the most common.

There are also inexpensive hosts but most of them fail in directing visitors to your site.

Now you feel anxious? Is there a cheap host but can also control the resource well?

Of course there is! You can use Bluehost as your host.

#They have a one-click WordPress installation, this will make it easier for you to create a blog from scratch.

#They have 24/7 support, so there will always be people who answer your questions.

#WordPress has recommended Bluehost to people since 2005.

#They guarantee a money back guarantee, so you can file a refund.

#You can get a domain name for free!
But if you do not feel right with Bluehost, you can choose another web hosting provider.

So, free. All options come back to you.