“How To” Guides
The Internet is full of information. Which is a blessing…and a curse!
It is easy to get lost in too much information – especially when you are just starting out and don’t know where, or what, to look for. I know that I found it extremely difficult to find the exact information I was looking for. I knew what I wanted to do, but I struggled finding out how to do it. I would research and read, and print and read, and download and read – but, more often than not, what I read never really completely answered my questions. It was not the “here’s how you do it step-by-step” information I was looking for. At least not in one place.
The guides listed on this page are all designed to provide useful, and “here’s how to do it step-by-step” instructions for the internet marketing beginner.
They cover specific topics to help you create a blog for your business. There were put together after many hours of learning how to do the specific tasks and I hope they prove valuable to you.
The purpose of this site is to teach you how to start your own online business and I use a blog as my marketing platform. Therefore, everything I teach you will revolve around setting up and customizing a blog as your marketing platform.
I suggest you print each Guide to read at your convenience and to follow along with as you complete the necessary steps.
To access a Guide, just click on the Guide title.
How to Choose a Topic for Your Blog
Choosing a topic for your blog is probably the most important decision you will make. Choose the wrong topic for your blog and the chances of you developing a successful business are greatly diminished. If you plan to start an online business from your blog, this guide will help you to select the perfect topic.
How to Choose a Domain Name for Your Blog
A unique domain name provides an easy way for people to get to your website, increasing the likelihood that you’ll get traffic to your website. Having your own domain name is critical for your long term success as a blogger. There are several things to consider when picking a domain name. This guide provides suggestions for choosing a domain name for your blog. I also show you step-by-step how to check to see if your potential name is available to be registered.
How to Register a Domain Name for Your Blog
In this guide I will show you how to create a free account with GoDaddy.com and then how to register your chosen domain name.
How to Register Your Domain with a Web Host
The main reason for having your own web host is to provide other people with a means to access your web pages and files from a central place on the internet. Investing money in a quality hosting company will help you to succeed. It’s much easier and more reliable to use a reputable web host instead of doing it yourself. It is also much more affordable, simpler and hassle free to use a web host over the long term.
How to Install WordPress Using Fantastico
You are now ready to create a web site for your new business. WordPress is a very sophisticated piece of software that you can use to set up your blog so it runs very effectively and efficiently. It’s free, and it offers an amazing amount of great features. WordPress can be installed on most hosting accounts with just a few clicks of your mouse. This guide will allow you to install version 2.8.6 of WordPress.
Basic WordPress Administration
Now that you have your new WordPress site set up there are a few things you’ll want to do. A brand-new WordPress installation is pre-configured with certain default data that allow it to work. This guide will show you how to get rid of some of this data and customize how your blog looks and works.
Download, Install and Use an FTP Client Program
There are many things you can do to customize your blog and make it a truly unique experience for your readers. However, in order to accomplish these things, you need to be able to transfer files from your computer to your blog installation located on your hosting company’s server. This guide will show you how to set up a free file transfer software program called FileZilla.