Contrary to what you might be thinking at this point, starting and running your own blog is quite easy. You do not have any development or design skills. This is what we recommend as the easiest way to create a blog:
STEP 1: Select the software you want to use to manage your blog
There are three popular blogging tools FREE recommend: Wordpress, Textpattern and nucleus. Wordpress is the most popular blog tool, generally best to be both easy to work with and very powerful in terms of functionality. So, if you really have no options or expectations, we recommend you go with WordPress.
You need to see someone? Talk with our customer service to help you select the software.
STEP 2: Find a host that supports the selected software
Of course, you will have accommodation to go live with your blog. The key is to find the right destination to get a specialist to support the programs you want. There are three questions to ask the hosts you check to determine if they are good to host your software:
You have to install the Wordpress / Core / Textpattern?
The most hosts say yes to this. In your control panel, the most hosting providers include Softaculous or Fantastico or other auto-installer script, allowing you to install over 100 scripts ready to go, one would be the chosen script. Some hosts also offer also professional installation for your support, which can be free or paid. SiteGround we offer 1-Click installation of Softaculous professional installation and free from any of the scripts chosen.
Are you Wordpress themes / Core / install Textpattern?
Many hosts will not say yes to this, but the goodwill. Nucleus installed SiteGround Wordpress themes and templates at affordable rate Textpattern and free.
Do you support Wordpress / Core / Textpattern if there is a problem with the blog is not associated with the housing?
The most hosts say no to him. Only hosts specialist you're looking for, are willing to go the extra mile and help you with the answers and solutions to the problems you have to manage your blog. SiteGround is specialized in organizing various blog tools and our technical support will be happy to help with any problems that may arise blog.
STEP 3: Select a theme for your blog
Essentially blog install software always comes with a default theme, which means you have to design your list. If you do not want if you are looking for something specific, there are plenty of free (and, of course, paid) themes for your blog that you can choose.
WordPress Themes
TextPattern Templates
In case you are not going to use the services of a hosting provider, here are tutorials on how to install the theme on its own from the engine of your software.
Install wordpress theme tutorial
Text pattern installation instruction template
STEP 4: start blogging!
Well, you're all set and you are ready to blogs. Additions to the new software installed, you can get help from time to time as necessary. Here are the best step by step tutorials to consult:
WordPressTutorial
TextPatternTutorial
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