How To Start Your Own Blog

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HOW TO START

YOUR OWN BLOG

IN 7 MINUTES OR LESS

START NOW

STEP #1:

SET UP YOUR HOSTING +

FREE DOMAIN NAME

CandisLynn.com/bluehost

GET FREE DOMAIN

3 - 5 MINUTES

COMMON QUESTIONS

Q: Why do I need my own hosting & domain (versus afree blog on Blogger, for example)?

A: You have complete creative control, it's better forSEO, and you look more legit to your blog visitors. Plus,$50ish / year is peanuts to have your own live blog!

Q: Why use CandisLynn.com/bluehost?

A: Bluehost is an industry leader in hosting, it's cheap,and you get a FREE domain name.

YOUR ACTION STEPS

Visit CandisLynn.com/Bluehost now to set upyour hosting and free domain name

For a step-by-step walk-through withscreenshots and tips, visitCandisLynn.com/blog-setup

ALL LINKS BELOWIN DESCRIPTION!

DOMAIN NAME QUICK TIPS

Choose a .COM (best for SEO and user experience)

K.I.S.S. (not too long, cutesy or complicated)

Brand trumps keywords (trust is a big factor inwebsite success or failure, and a domain namewith a string of keywords just seems shady).

CONTINUE TO STEP 2

STEP #2:

INSTALL WORDPRESS

(IT'S SERIOUSLY EASY!)

Bluehost has a "1-click" install in yourdashboard, but if you want step-by-step

instructions with screenshots, download thefree guide from CandisLynn.com/blog-setup

2 MINUTES

STEP #3:

CHOOSE DESIGN &

START BLOGGING!

When you get to this step, you're technically already done -

you can go ahead and start blogging your heart away! If you

want to change the look of your blog, there are oodles of

beautiful free designs for you to choose from! For my

recommendations & instructions, download the free guide.

It's there to help!

CONCLUSION & REVIEW

Set up hosting + domain: 3 - 5 minutes

Install WordPress: 2 minutes

Choose your design & start blogging :)

RESOURCES & LINKS

HOSTING:CandisLynn.com/Bluehost

FREE GUIDE:CandisLynn.com/blog-setup