Make Your Blog with Wordpress

By Peter Burke
The most popular free blogging platforms to choose from are Blogger, WordPress.com and WordPress.org. I know I've mentioned WordPress twice it's just that the dot com and the dot org are different because of what you are allowed to do with the blog under their terms and conditions so it was worth mentioning that.
You don't need a hosting account for Blogger or WordPress.com but you will need one for the dot org. There is a very easy method that you can use if you have a hosting account with cPanel (control panel - it's a brand name). Most hosting accounts will have on the cPanel a little icon called 'Fantastico'. By doing a 'Fantastico install' your blog should be ready in 10 minutes!
OK so now I'm assuming that you have successfully created your first WordPress blog and are very pleased with yourself the 'hard work' and 'learning' starts.





Tips For Blogger
If you're undecided about a blog, here's a tip: start your blog today.
1. Choose a Topic and Goal for Your Blog
What will you blog about? You can blog about anything you choose, but when you're assessing a topic, ask yourself what the primary goal for the blog will be. For example, if you intend using the blog as a writing portfolio, then that will be the blog's only goal.
Start another blog if you want to blog about something else.
Once your blog gets readers, they'll be annoyed to discover that your blog about dog health has suddenly morphed into a blog about low carb diets. Once you choose a topic for your blog, stick to it.
2. Set Blogging Goals to Match Your Writing Goals
A blog can help you to achieve your writing goals. 8. Realize That Your Entire Blog Is a "Writing Sample"
Your goals will change as you blog. 10. Leverage Your Blog: It's a Business Asset
You can leverage any blog in many ways. * Write a book based on your blog entries;
* Make money on your blog in various ways -- yes, your blog can bring you in an income if you choose;
* Sell your blog for a fast blast of cash.


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