How to Create a Blog from Scratch - Step Four
March 9, 2008 – 4:46 pm
Information overload is a common problem for new bloggers. Trying to figure out how to do exactly what you want is sometimes an impossible task. With that being said, I have created a small series, called “How to Create a Blog from Scratch” to help organize my thoughts and to help any new blogger who is searching for good information that is all available in one location.
Step Four - Install WordPress on Your Blog
When I was starting this blog, this was perhaps the most intimidating step for me. WordPress boasts about their one click installation but I was not too sure. I have had many experts tell me how easy something is, only to find out it is easy if you understand the IT lingo and html gibberish. I understand neither, so I was worried when I started.
As it turns out, this is perhaps the easiest of all of the steps. It truly is a one click installation process. Here are the steps you need to take to install the latest version of WordPress.
1. Log into your domain at www.yourdomainname.com/cpanel
2. Scroll down and find the Fantastico Deluxe icon and click it
3. Find WordPress on the left side bar and click that
4. Click on New Installation and you are done
You should be able to visit your blog now with the introductory page loaded properly. Now you simply log into www.yourdomainname.com/wp-admin and start writing. If you never wanted to add another thing you could just stop here. If you want to change themes, add plugins, and utilize a FTP file transfer program, you will want to make sure you read Steps 5 - 7, which will be posted over the next couple of days.
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How to Create a Blog from Scratch - Recap
1. Step One - Get Your Own Domain Name. You can read how here
2. Step Two - Get Hosting at HostGator
3. Step Three - Transfer Your Name Servers from GoDaddy to HostGator
4. Step Four - Install WordPress
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