Word Press Blog Help, Please?

by dbmorgan

Posted: 14 years ago 24 replies

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I have never done a word press blog and I'm not very techie. I'm hoping someone can tell me the easiest way to set one up.

Thank you,
Dan

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Suthan M

14 years ago

Sure- let me help.

Go to your Fantastico link in your Cpanel. Choose Wordpress.
Then, choose which domain you want to install it.
Follow the instruction on the page until finish

Thats it

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dbmorgan 14 years ago

I assume I would need a Hosting account for this, I mean that is where I find my Fantastico link, correct?
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- Suthan M 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by dbmorgan
  
  I assume I would need a Hosting account for this, I mean that is where I find my Fantastico link, correct?
  
  Yup. You need a hosting account for this.
  
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- Kingfish85 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by dbmorgan
  
  I assume I would need a Hosting account for this, I mean that is where I find my Fantastico link, correct?
  
  Yes, you need a web hosting account. Using a paid web host is much better than using free wordpress blog; you have more control over your site.
  
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Kingfish85

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Suthan M

Sure- let me help.

Go to your Fantastico link in your Cpanel. Choose Wordpress.
Then, choose which domain you want to install it.
Follow the instruction on the page until finish

Thats it

X2. Easy to install. Make sure you do a few things though after you install it:

Install Login Lockdown
Change the admin login name to something other than "admin" (bots know this, and scan for "admin") Login Lockdown will lockout the account for XX minutes for failed login attempts.
Use a generated, long password with uppercase, lowercase, numbers & special characters. In the area of 15+ characters.
Move the wp-config file. Just create a file in your home directory and use a php include in the original wp-config file to include the database information

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alliance 14 years ago

If you choose Hostgator as your host, customer service will help you setup your first domain with wordpress.
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- oneill 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by alliance
  
  If you choose Hostgator as your host, customer service will help you setup your first domain with wordpress.
  
  hostgator is the best choice for wordpress hosting.
  
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- Kingfish85 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by alliance
  
  If you choose Hostgator as your host, customer service will help you setup your first domain with wordpress.
  
  This is true, although, they will simply tell you how to install it. They're not going to configure it correctly or take any of the security measures I listed above.
  
  FYI - I'm not knocking HG in anyway....
  
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TheZafraGroup 14 years ago

You'll need a hosting account. I recommend hostgator. Then within the cpanel (The address will be emailed to you), look for the fantastico icon. Then there should be a wordpress option there. If you're confused or lost, you can simply chat or call hostgator to walk you through. They have really good support and it's 24/7 so make use of that every now and then.
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jlombardi 14 years ago

Originally Posted by dbmorgan

I have never done a word press blog and I'm not very techie. I'm hoping someone can tell me the easiest way to set one up.

Thank you,
Dan

Go to youtube and search for how to, you will get a good visual how to set it up..
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- AnniePot 14 years ago
  
  May I suggest you begin with this link: WordPress Lessons « WordPress Codex
  
  These are beginners' lessons actually provided to users in the Wordpress Codex. Reading and leaning with information from the program writers themselves has to give you a great basis from which to move forward...
  
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sbucciarel Banned 14 years ago

You need a domain. I recommend Namecheap.
Then you need hosting. I recommend Hostgator.
Then in Namecheap, change the nameservers of the domain to the Hostgator nameservers. You'll get the nameserver info when you sign up for the hosting account.

Then go to your cpanel in your Hosting account. Click on Fantastico and install Wordpress. Then search around for a good Wordpress theme and upload that to the theme folder.

The theme folder is domain.com/wp-content/themes

Any plugins you want to install you upload to the plugin directory which is
domain.com/wp-content/plugins
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olalinks Banned 14 years ago

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- sbucciarel Banned 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by olalinks
  
  1. go to blogger.com
  2. register an account
  3. active your url
  4. post a content
  
  done !
  
  You forgot a couple of steps.
  5. Get flagged for spam
  6. Blogger blog deleted.
  7. Done!
  
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- mojojuju 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by olalinks
  
  1. go to blogger.com
  2. register an account
  3. active your url
  4. post a content
  
  done !
  
  I tried this but I can't log in to my Wordpress install. What gives?
  
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kokopelli 14 years ago

You need a proper manual, try Melanie Mendelson's http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...d-reviews.html - it will be a worthwhile investment, I guarantee.
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KyleFury 14 years ago

A simple Google search will greatly help you
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- MattSchoenherr 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by KyleFury
  
  A simple Google search will greatly help you
  
  True! You can also find tutorials on YouTube.
  
  Another WordPress web host:
  WordPress Hosting, Best WordPress Host, Blog Hosting from Dreamscape Multimedia
  
  Enjoy!
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MarkMiles 14 years ago

Hi,

Sounds like you can set these up in your sleep

I'm looking to set up 2 wordpress blogs so i can then add articles to for seo purposes.

I'm looking for someone to set these up for me from A-Z

Would you be interested in doing this? If so, how much would you want for it?

Thanks in advance,
Mark
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MarkMiles 14 years ago

My message was for : sbucciarel
But anyone who would like to set up 2 wordpress blogs for cash please feel free to contact me. Thanks.
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- sbucciarel Banned 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MarkMiles
  
  My message was for : sbucciarel
  But anyone who would like to set up 2 wordpress blogs for cash please feel free to contact me. Thanks.
  
  Contact me at suzbuc AT gmail DOT com with your cpanel username and password and your namecheap login if you don't know how to set nameservers. I'll do it for you. No charge.
  
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udeyjohnson 14 years ago

Go to YouTube and you will find several really good tutorials on setting-up WP blogs. That's how I learned and it really helped.
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JR9982 14 years ago

Hey Dan,

Here's good tutorial training series of videos you can follow on youtube.

good luck

http://youtu.be/OGrWXO_926c
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nightshade877 Banned 14 years ago

Best approach would be fantasico, which I noticed someone already mentioned above. You can create new installations of wordpress in a matter of seconds though. Just though you should know! best wishes mate, and good luck!
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Aaarrrggghhh 14 years ago

Originally Posted by dbmorgan

I have never done a word press blog and I'm not very techie. I'm hoping someone can tell me the easiest way to set one up.

Thank you,
Dan

Hi Dan,

The easiest way to set up a wordpress blog is to use the free platform at WordPress.com

There is plenty of support and video training available on how to easily use WordPress at WordPress.tv

Now, you did ask for the "easiest way to set up a wordpress blog" and not about the "best" way if you are doing affiliate marketing.

IF you plan on doing that, then you will want to go with your own hosting provider as there are certain restrictions that apply on those that provide free blogging platforms and you are also investing your time on a blog that you are not fully in control of. Meaning, the free blogging platforms can remove your blog at any time for any reason whatsoever.

However, it still makes for a great learning platform for you to easily and without any money investment on your part to see if you even like WordPress...which I can't imagine you wouldn't

When you do get your own hosting, they should also have some standard support videos for you, much like what we have for our clients:
webtutorials.thesourcepublishing.com - Web Hosting Video Tutorial Series

Have fun!
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