Step 2: Get Your Blog Online – Domain Name and Hosting

You’ve made it this far already, good job!

Now that you have the topic and the name for your blog figured out, it’s time to pull out the big guns: let’s get your blog online next.

I know this part can feel a bit technical and even scary at first, but don’t worry. I’m here to walk you through it.

Getting the technical stuff right in the beginning is critical when you start a blog from scratch. But you can use a few simple tricks to setup everything properly, even with no experience.

In this part, I’ll share with you the best tips for making sure your blog has a robust technical setup from the beginning.

Follow This Guide to Save Hundreds of Hours of Work

When I first started my very first blog, I made heaps of rookie mistakes that would have been really easy to avoid. But I was just getting started with blogs and websites, so I knew nothing about domains, hosting, or web servers.

I learned from each mistake I made and wrote this guide for you so that you can relax and be sure that you’ll get everything right the first time around.

Just follow the guide below carefully, take one step at a time and you’ll have your very own blog online in just 15 minutes!

Getting your blog online is easier than you think, trust me!

Please note: This guide contains affiliate links to products I use, trust, and recommend. If you choose to purchase a product using these links, I may receive a small commission for referring you - at no extra cost to you.

How to Get Your Blog Online: Domain Name Registration and Hosting.

O k, so this step is the most technical one when you’re starting a blog. So, if it feels difficult at any point, just remember that this guide is here to help you.

In just 10 minutes, you’ll already be done with the whole thing!

Let’s start with a couple of questions and answers first:

1.What is a domain name?

To get your blog online, you will need to register a domain name for it. Your domain name is simply what people type into their browser to find and visit your blog.

2.What is blog hosting?

Your blog consists of files and data stored on a web server. This server is like a home for your blog, where all the files live. Your web hosting provider is the landlord for your blog, renting web server space for you and making your website accessible.

Without a domain name, your website visitors won’t have a memorable way to get to your website. And without a hosting account, there won’t be a website to go to.

What is the best blog hosting provider for beginners?

As for the domain name and hosting, you are free to choose between the different providers out there. To make things easier for you, I suggest you get your domain name and hosting from the same provider.

The blog host I recommend in this guide is called Bluehost.com.

In the step-by-step tutorial below, I will show you how to create your blog with them from scratch.

I use Blue host for my web projects (including this one) because:

• They register your blog name and domain name for you for free.
• Their signup process is easy and quick – I’ll show you how it works in just a second.
• They offer a free, automatic installation of the WordPress blogging software I just mentioned above.
• Their helpful and friendly customer service is there for you 24/7 for any questions you may have.
• They offer a money-back-guarantee if you choose to cancel your account for any reason.

In short: with Blue host, there really is no risk.

Next Up: How to Change the Design of Your Blog spot– Choose a Blog spot Theme.

Ok, you’re all set for success now with your domain name and hosting all set up, great job!

The next step towards a successful blog is to pick a design template that you like. In Blog Spot, these templates are called “Themes”, and you have thousands of options to choose from.

A)What Should You Blog About? Choosing Your Blog Topic.

B)How to Pick a Name For Your Blog

1. Unique and clear:
   Choose a name that you can relate to and that your readers can understand. If you blog about food, for example, try to include a food-related word into your blog name.
2. Descriptive:
   Your blog name should tell your readers what your blog is about the first time they see it.
3. Easy to spell:
   Choose a name that is easy to write and spell. My rule of thumb is: you should be able to tell it to someone at the coffee shop without them having to ask how it’s spelled. Chances are that they will look for it on Google, so they need to be able to type the name of your blog correctly.

यदि आप ऐसी स्थिति में हैं जहाँ आप एक ऑनलाइन व्यवसाय शुरू करना चाहते हैं, तो एक ब्लॉग बनाम वेबसाइट का प्रश्न और भी महत्वपूर्ण हो जाता है।जैसा कि अनुभव हमें दिखाता है, ब्लॉग व्यवसाय के लिए उपकरण के रूप में अविश्वसनीय रूप से प्रभावी साबित होते हैं।हबस्पॉट की रिपोर्ट है कि ब्लॉग वाली कंपनियों को सिर्फ मानक वेबसाइटों वाली कंपनियों की तुलना में 55% अधिक आगंतुक मिलते हैं।ब्लॉग होने से आपको कुछ विशिष्ट लाभ मिलते हैं। उनमें से मुख्य; Google जैसे सर्च इंजन केवल ब्लॉग से प्यार करते हैं। क्योंकि, एक ब्लॉग, परिभाषा के अनुसार, हमेशा स्थैतिक साइटों की तुलना में अधिक अद्यतित होगा, और हमेशा लोगों को दिखाने के लिए कुछ नई नई सामग्री होगी। Google को इस तरह की चीज़ बहुत पसंद है!जब भी आप अपने ब्लॉग, अपने वेबसाइट इंजन - वर्डप्रेस - पर एक नया पोस्ट प्रकाशित करते हैं, तो Google को स्वचालित रूप से पिंग कर देगा और उन्हें अपनी नई सामग्री को आने और अनुक्रमित करने के लिए आमंत्रित करेगा। स्टेटिक वेबसाइटें आपको यह बोनस नहीं देती हैं।ब्लॉग होने से सोशल मीडिया पर अपने व्यवसाय को बढ़ावा देना भी आसान हो जाता है। इसे इस तरह से सोचें, यदि आपके पास केवल एक स्थिर वेबसाइट है, तो आप वास्तव में अपने अनुयायियों के साथ सोशल पर क्या साझा कर सकते हैं? एक ही वेब पेज जिसमें आपके व्यवसाय का विवरण है, बार-बार? लोग बहुत जल्द ऊब जाएंगे। तुलना में, नए ब्लॉग पोस्ट आपके लोगों के साथ सोशल मीडिया पर साझा करने के लिए एकदम सही हैं। चूंकि सामग्री हमेशा नई होती है, इसलिए आपके अनुयायियों को इसकी जांच करने की अधिक संभावना होगी।ब्लॉग के लिए नकारात्मक पक्ष यह है कि किसी को अपने ब्लॉग के लिए यह सब नई नई सामग्री लिखनी होगी। इसलिए, एक ब्लॉग को कुछ समय के निवेश की आवश्यकता होती है - आपको हर दो सप्ताह में कम से कम एक बार एक नया ब्लॉग पोस्ट प्रकाशित करने का लक्ष्य रखना चाहिए, ताकि इसके बारे में पता हो। दूसरी ओर, स्थैतिक वेबसाइटें, अक्सर एक बार की जाने वाली कोशिश होती हैं, जिसका फायदा हम तब उठा सकते हैं जब हम ब्लॉग बनाम वेबसाइट की बात करते हैं।

If you’re in a situation where you want to start an online business, then the question of a blog vs. website becomes even more critical.
As experience shows us, blogs prove to be incredibly effective as tools for business.

• Hubspot reports that companies with blogs get 55% more visitors than companies with just standard websites.

• Having a blog gives you some specific benefits. Chief of them; search engines like Google simply love blogs. That’s because a blog, by definition, will always be more up-to-date than static sites, and will always have some fresh new content to show people. Google enjoys this sort of thing very much!

• Whenever you publish a new post on your blog, your website engine – WordPress – will ping Google automatically and invite them to come and index your new content. Static websites don’t give you this bonus.

• Having a blog also makes it easier to promote your business on social media. Think of it this way, if you only have a static website, then what exactly can you share with your followers on social? The same web page containing your business’ description, over and over again? People will get bored pretty soon. In comparison, new blog posts are perfect for sharing with your people on social media. Since the content is always new, your followers will be more likely to check it out.

The only downside to blogs is that someone has to be writing all this fresh new content for your blog. Therefore, a blog requires some ongoing time investment – you should aim to publish a new blog post at least once every two weeks, so be aware of that. Static websites, on the other hand, are often a one-time effort, which can be their advantage when we talk blog vs. website.

“Can I Make Money With a Blog/Website?”

• sell ad space on the site/blog (usually via AdSense)
• accept donations
• affiliate marketing – promote other people’s products for a commission
• sell your own products

“Can I Sell on My Blog or Website?”