How to create a blog in minutes
Hello to you reading! In this article you'll find how to create and manage a blog(free)in a professional way. Let's not beat around and move ahead.
There are lot of platforms available to create a free blog, but I'll be taking just two into consideration. The first which is
- WordPress
- Blogger
How to create a free blog on WordPress platform
First, it'll interest you to know that WordPress has two different platforms. One which is the(self-hosted) can be used to create a standard website, an online shopping website, company website e.t.c..
But our main subject of interest is that of the free WordPress platform “WordPress.com”. To create a free blog on WordPress, the first thing you'll need to do is to visit;
WordPress.com
Choose the create blog option
Next, choose a theme(You can change the theme later on from the dashboard)
Give your site an address.
- Choose a plan. (since we'll be creating a free blog, go for the first one).
- Lastly, create your unique WordPress account name and password.
You have successfully created your WordPress free blog. Follow the next steps and login to your dashboard.
Blogger
Blogger is a free blogging tool owned by Google. To create a blog on blogger, we'll have to first;
- Visit blogger.com
Click the create blog option
Since blogger is owned by Google, you'll have to login with your Google mail account or create a newer one specifically for your blog
- If you don't have a Google+ profile, you'll be required to set one up.
- After setting up your profile, on the next page select create blog and select a subdomain name Eg myblog.blogspot.com. (all blogger sites must have the .Blogspot.com domain except you buy a custom domain.
So now you can you have your blogger dashboard where you can create posts, pages change themes etc.
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