There are a few steps that need to happen before you actually begin blogging. They can all be completed within an hour.
The Step are written out and followed by images with instructions.

1. Identify a domain name – make sure to read the post about choosing a domain name. VERY important to have the RIGHT domain name.
2. Now that you own your domain name, you need to point it to a “domain name server” DNS server, so it is available on the internet, so you will need hosting.
   (see a video tutorial of how to register your domain name AND how to point your DNS servers)
3. Set up your hosting account. – Hostgators is by far the easiest and cheap too!   Once you register, you will receive an emiail with your log in address for your CPANEL so that you can log in and begin setting things up.  It will also provide the information regarding your DNS servers.
4. Log in to your CPANEL using the web address provided.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and you will see an icon that says “fantastico”, click it
6. On the right  you will see a list of available services, click the one that says “WordPress” and the available Word Press services will come up on the right.
7. Click  New Installation. Create your user name and password for your blog.  It is a good idea to make your password strong, strong meaning a combination of numbers, letters and characters if possible.  Follow the steps that you are prompted to follow.  Make sure to have your user name and password emailed to you.
8. Log in to your blog using the link that you were advised to make sure and bookmark, which will take you to your blog “dashboard”.
9. Click “Create Post” and start blogging….and KEEP BLOGGING.  I know you probably don’t care for the look of your blog at this point, but don’t worry, we will fix that.  When you first launch your blog, you won’t have many visitors, so trust me, don’t worry about the look….JUST BLOG!
10. Go to the video section of the website to learn how customize by creating your template.

    Follow the step-by-step instruction WITH PICTURES TO GUIDE YOU Here…..

    

    Log In To Cpanel

    

    Enter User Name and Password

    

    Click On Fantastico

    

    Click on Word Press

    

    Click On New Installation

    

    CREATE your user name and password, the rest can stay blank

    

    Click on Finish Installation

    

    Make sure to bookmark the log in link and email the information to yourself

    

    Follow the link you bookmarked and log in to Word Press

    

    Creat Your First Post

    

    Or Create A Quick Post

    

    Click on Preview Post after you finish your post to view your blog

    To learn more about customizing your blog by viewing the video tutorials, including how to upload your new custom template, adding widgets and making your blog more custom.

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