How To Set Up A Blog

If you are pondering how to make a blog and trying to figure out what the best method to create a blog is-then you have come to the right place! I’ll help you sort out your choices for which method(s) to use to create your blog contingent on what sort of blog you desire, whether you want to earn income from it, and how many hours you want to devote to making your blog. The subjects that I’m going to go over will be: When to set up a blog using a hosted blog site (like blogger.com or WordPress.com) or to make a blog using a blog platform (like WordPress.org, Typepad, Blogsmith, Movable Type).Comparing hosted blog sites–Blogger vs. WordPress.com.Comparing the WordPress.org blog platform to additional blog platforms.If you should put time into learning HTML, CSS, or some Programming.What’s the best option to earn income with your blog.
So proceed if you desire to learn about making an amazing blog!

Hosted Blog vs. Host Your Own Blog
Option 1) Use a shared domain blog
A shared domain blog is a type of blog costs nothing to host. You can create these at https://www.blogger.com/start, http://wordpress.com/, etc. If you decide on this option you’ll be creating what is known as a “shared domain blog” because you’ll have .blogspot or .wordpress in your blog’s URL like http://nameofyourblog.blogspot.com or http://nameofyourblog.wordpress.com. Making a blog with a hosted blog is extremely simple to create and costs nothing. You can set up a blog and start using it within a couple minutes if you make a blog with blogger.com or wordpress.com! Blogger vs. WordPress If you are trying to figure out which to set up your blog with you should know that both are extremely easy to use and set up. In my opinion, blogger is a little more user friendly while WordPress is a little better looking. Also, Blogger.com has nice ways to easily use Google AdSense Ads within your blog so you can earn money but WordPress is a little more customizable.
Option 2) Pay a Host to Host Your Blog on Their Web Server
With this option you use a blog platform (like WordPress–*from WordPress.org and as opposed to WordPress.com) and you pay a web host to place your blog on their servers. So then why would you spend money to have your blog hosted when you could have it hosted for free at blogger.com or worpress.com? Well there are actually
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three big reasons:

You have more control over how your blog is designed.
You can monetize your site much better (More ways to monetize your blog = more money for you!)
Your blog will appear much more professional-giving you more credibility.
If you are wondering how to set up a blog this way the good news is it is pretty simple to do. Blog platforms can be uploaded to a web host’s server and made in a matter of minutes. There are instructions for how to do this at all of the blog platform’s websites (ex. wordpress.org).

Follow These Steps If You Want To Set Up Your Blog With A Host: Create an account with a host and set up a hosting plan.Most good hosts will place a one click installation button on their site for different blog platforms (like WordPress, Typepad, Blogsmith, Movable Type)-so just click that and you’re ready to start blogging (it’s that easy)!
*If your chosen host doesn’t have a one click installation button for the blog platform you desire, just follow these steps:Download a blogging platform (like WordPress (from WordPress.org), Typepad, Blogsmith, Movable Type, etc) from their respective websites.Start an account with a host.Upload your blogging platform with the host you signed up with.Start blogging! WordPress vs. the Rest:
I have tried out many blogging platforms and Content Management Systems (CMS) over the years and in my opinion the best blog platform is WordPress. It is easy to use, it has a huge network of people using it (and updating it and pointing out any problems it has to developers), there are many of helpful websites and forums to help you if you have a problem, and there’s a lot of ways to customize it. Moreover, WordPress is venturing out and creating more elaborate features that other blog platforms are behind in. So, if you are thinking you may want to possibly expand your blog to look more like a website that includes things like forums, shopping carts, or other advanced aspects–WordPress is the blog platform you should choose. Also, WordPress one of the easier blog platforms you can use to create your blog.

Do You Need To Learn HTML, CSS, or Programming? If your blog’s at blogger or WordPress you do not need to devote time to study these skills. Learning some HTML may help you customize your blog at times but you can always look for a certain code online when you want to do something on your blog. However, if you are using a blog platform (like WordPress from WordPress.org) teaching yourself some HTML will aid you in the long run. I wouldn’t suggest spend a lot of time studying it however if you have a very basic knowledge you can do a lot with your blog. *note-you can still create a superb blog without ever learning HTML, CSS, or Programming.

Make Money While Blogging? Certain bloggers can make a fantastic living from just one blog! However, if your blogging ambition is only to blog about your life, a subject, or get the word out about for an issue–than building your blog with a hosted blog website (like wordpess.com or blogger.com) is probably your best option. Hosted blog sites are pretty easy to use and you don’t need to host your blog with a host that charges you. With this option you can just blog and not waste time with administrative things. But, if you want to set up a blog to make money than setting up your blog with a blog platform (like WordPress.org) is your best option because blog platforms give you much more ways to customize your blog, all the ways you can place ads on your site, and what types of features you can use with your blog. Hopefully this document has helped you realize how to make a blog. I love blogging about the things I’m passionate about but the great aspect about this hobby is that it makes me a lot of money! Believe it or not there are a lot of very basic ways to monetize your blog that will earn you income for years to come.

If you are interested in learning a profitable blog, about the five big traps bloggers get themselves into, and the ways
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to decide on a niche for your blog then check out this free report at my website! I really believe this is the best free report out there and it is put together by Jason Gazaway- a 26 year old blogging legend who makes tens of thousands of dollars each month from his blogs.–Article by Steve Sick from “How To Set Up A Blog”

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