How To Quickly Create a Blog Using Wordpress

24 Apr, 2007 | Written by John | under Blog Basics

In a previous post I explained How To Start a Blog In Less Than 5 Minutes. In that particular method I showed you how easily you could create a blog using blogger…

In todays post I'm going to explain how to create a blog using wordpress…

How to Quickly Create a Blog Using Wordpress- Step by Step Tutorial

Step 1 - Decide the Topic of Your Blog

Most beginner bloggers choose one of two approaches when deciding the topic of their blog. They either choose to blog about themselves and publish short posts on what they do in their lives on a daily basis, or they blog about a particular topic that they are interested in, like their favorite hobby. I would suggest that you take a look at a previous post i've published How to Choose the Perfect Topic for a Blog before making your decision…

Step 2 - Choose a Memorable Domain Name

Try and choose a memorable domain name for your blog which best describes the topic. For example, if you were going to write about playing golf and you were going to be giving specific tips on how to improve your game and reduce your handicap you could simply call your blog "Improve Your Handicap" The name you choose will also form part of the wordpress website address that you are given after you set up your blog. The name can also form part of the blogs title (will get to that step in a minute)

Step 3 - Set Up Your Blog

Go to wordpress.com and set up a new account by clicking on the link that says "Start Your Wordpress Blog" and fill in the details required. When choosing your username make sure to choose a name that best describes your site as this will form the part of the wordpress url for your blog. Select the "Gimme a Blog" option and click next. Fill in the title for your blog which should include a description as to what your blogs topic is about (For instance "Improve Your Golf Swing" and then click "Sign Up"

Check your email for the confirmation email that has been sent to you and click on the confirmation link. Make sure you make a note of your username and password for your wordpress account. Then simply click on the "View Your Site"

Congratulations you now have your wordpress blog set up and ready for your first blog post…

Step 4 - Write and Publish Your First Blog Post

To publish your first post on your new blog simply login in to your wordpress account at www.wordpress.com and click on your blogs name. Click on "Write" fill in the title and body of your post and click "Publish"

If you've done everything correctly you should now be the proud owner of a new blog using wordpress similar to my example blog here Improve Your Golf Swing