Bootstrap Blogging

Now that you have your domain name and hosting package and everything’s connected, there’s one last question to answer before putting it all together.

What blogging software are you going to use?

There are many good software options available, some free and some paid. With my years of blogging experience, I’ve tried quite a few of them. With that experience in mind, I highly recommend WordPress. It’s easy to use, has lots of features built in, thousands of plugins available for additional features, and enough theme choices available to fit any design you want. WordPress is the most popular,

Yay! You have your domain name and you’ve rented your hosting space. Aren’t you excited? You’re on the verge of having your very own website!

But first, you have to make sure the two are connected. If you purchased your domain name and hosting package together, this may already be done for you. If not, you will need to do it yourself.To do this, you’ll need some information from your new hosting company.

Read through the welcome email you received when you purchased your hosting package and look for a reference to “Name Servers.” A

Now that you have your domain name, it’s time to pick out your hosting package.

What is a hosting package? Hosting is space that is rented on a web server for storing and displaying your website on the internet. A hosting package is the amount of space, bandwidth, and other options packaged together and rented monthly or yearly for a set price.

There are many hosting companies out there offering a variety of services and packages. So, how do you choose?  Here are some simple tips for picking the best service:

• Every reputable web hosting company will have an uptime

By now you should know what your primary blog topic will be. If you don’t, I suggest you stop right here and figure it out. You can’t pick an effective domain name without knowing the focus of your blog.

Got your topic? Good! Now lets find you the perfect domain name.

Take out a sheet of paper and a pen and start making a list of words and short phrases that describe your topic. Below are some important points to keep in mind while brainstorming for ideas:

• Your domain name should clearly describe your blog’s topic.
• It should be short, easy

What is the purpose of your blog? This is an important question to answer.

Are you blogging because you’re passionate about something and need a platform to express that passion and motivate others to join you? Is your blog a journal for personal pleasure? A way to promote an existing business? Or are you starting a blog because you’ve heard they’re a great way to make money?

The answer to these questions can help you decide the best hosting solution for starting your blog.

If you’re blogging for personal pleasure or for writing about your passion and don’t expect to