A note from Nicole and Olivia,
We are so happy that you are ready to learn how to start a blog! It is a very good decision and the timing couldn’t be better.
We have all learned that being able to work from home, or from wherever you choose, is the way of the future!
We are going to walk you through the super easy process of how to start a blog with support each step of the way!
Remember, we are here to help remove barriers!
If you have any questions or need help, please message Nicole through the Prigge Productions Facebook page here.
Disclosure: We believe in transparency. The links to Bluehost are affiliate links. This means that we earn some revenue (at no cost to you) when you click through the links and start your blog. This is how you get the best price too. Our sites are hosted by Bluehost and we love their service.
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When you sign up to start a blog through the links in this post you will get the following:
- Automatic installation of the correct version of WordPress (peace of mind and no extra work for you)
- Free Domain for the first year (you don’t have to pay for your .com name the first year!)
With these easy steps, you will have your blog started in a couple of minutes!
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First step: Hosting! Just like when you go to a restaurant, the host is the beginning of the experience. We recommend and use Bluehost because they are the largest WordPress hosting company and are trusted by millions of bloggers (including us). I love that you can pay your monthly hosting fee for less than the cost of one cup of coffee (as a former barista, I really do love me some coffee).
Click the bright green “Get Started Now” and you are on your way to start your blog!
On the next screen, you will see 4 Package Choices: Basic, Plus, Choice Plus, and Pro
Tip: If you are limited on budget, the Basic plan will suit your needs just fine.
If you have room in your budget, the Choice Plus plan has the best value for the 36-month package (unless you need a dedicated IP – then the Pro Plan is the best). With Choice Plus, you get these included: free domain privacy, free CodeGuard Basic, and SpamExperts. My favorite feature with this package is the ability to run more than one blog through the same Bluehost account for no additional cost (except for purchasing an extra domain.)
Now, Click SELECT on your chosen plan to move to the next step.
Now you will see the three options on the screenshot below:
Create a new domain – If you do not already own a domain for your blog yet, enter your chosen domain name (.com) in the box and click NEXT.
Use a domain you own – If you already own a domain (registered somewhere else), then enter your domain name in this box and click NEXT.
Or you can skip this step and create a domain later.
Click: I’ll create my domain later
If you have entered a domain that is available, you will see this page:
Then, fill in your order information on the screen you will see like this one below:
In the circled area above, you will also need to select the length of time you want your plan to be. The longer the length of time, the cheaper the monthly price will be. This is charged upfront and not billed monthly so that we can offer you the absolute best pricing.
Tip: If you want to switch the plan type to Choice Plus or Basic, you’ll need to go back to the previous screens to do that.
As you can see, there are some boxes that are already checked.
At this point you’ll need to decide what extras to go with to start your blog.
Tip: We recommend keeping at least Domain Privacy Protection checked (so your name and contact information is not visible in the public domain registry). However, if you are on a budget, you can uncheck all those extra boxes to keep your cost down.
The next section is the Payment Information. Enter your credit/debit card information there.
The final step is to check the box agreeing to the terms, and pressing the green Submit button!
🎉 Congrats!!! You did it! You are now officially a blog owner. 🎉
Next, we want to celebrate starting your new blog with you.
Take a second and post in our private Facebook group (if you haven’t joined you can request access right now too) with #newbloggerinthehouse and let us know the domain name of your site and what topics you will be blogging about!
Do you need some inspiration for your introduction? Check out our welcome post here. You can also check out our most recent posts about how to harvest dill