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I Want to Start a Blog. What Now?

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So, you've made the decision to start blogging, but now you're faced with the task of actually turning your vision into a reality. If this is your first time attempting to blog, you may feel overwhelmed at the technical complexity of it. Don't worry, because we're going to walk you through the steps to creating your first blog. Choose a Niche What do you want your blog to be about? Some people choose general topics like "health," or "automobiles." While there's nothing wrong with blogging about these topics, you should choose a more narrow niche for your blog. General topics like health or a...
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How To Transfer a WordPress.com Blog to Self-Hosted

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Being that WordPress is the largest and most popular content management system (CMS), it should come as little-to-no surprise that it's the preferred platform among seasoned bloggers. It's fast, efficient, supports the use of multiple authors, and it's search engine friendly. But many bloggers make the mistake of using the hosted version found at WordPress.com. If your blog is currently using hosted WordPress, you should consider moving it to your own server by following the steps outlined below. Why Self-Hosted WordPress is Better While there are advantages and disadvantages associated with...
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Things To Consider Before Starting Your First Blog

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Congratulations on your decision to start a blog. It's a fun and rewarding way to share your thoughts while laying the roots for a successful, long-lasting business. However, there are a few things you should consider before launching your blog. Content Management System One of the first things you should do when planning a new blog is to choose a content management system (CMS). As the name suggests, a CMS is designed to streamline the creation and management of a website's content. You can technically create a fully functional blog using nothing more than Notepad, but this is a tedious and...
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Is Your WordPress Site Vulnerable?

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Powering an estimated 75 million plus websites and blogs, WordPress is the world's largest and most popular content management system (CMS). It allows people with little-to-no coding experience to create beautiful, fully functioning websites in just minutes. However, the simplicity of WordPress has also spurred a lack of training among its users. According to a recent survey conducted by the cloud-based data backup service provider CodeGuard, 54% of survey respondents said they installed the latest version of WordPress between once a week and once every four weeks. This is a troubling stati...
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Why Self-Hosted Blogs Are Better

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One of the decisions you'll have to make when starting a blog is whether to use a hosted or self-hosted platform. Two of the most popular blogging content management systems (CMS) -- WordPress and Blogger -- offer both of these options. While many beginners automatically assume hosted is the best option, spending the extra time and resources to set up a self-hosted blog will prove far more beneficial in the long run. Custom Domain You can always tell if a blog is hosted or self-hosted by looking at its domain name. Hosted blogs are restricted to subdomains, such as yoursite.wordpress.com...
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What You’ll Need To Start a Blog

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Content Management System Although you can technically build a blog using nothing more than Notepad or your preferred word processor, a far easier and more efficient solution is to use a content management system (CMS). As the name suggests, a content management system is designed to manage your blog's content. You upload the core CMS files to your server and perform the installation, at which point you can log into your admin portal to publish new content or edit existing content. Powering over 82 million blogs and websites, WordPress is the most popular CMS. Its free to download and us...
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Profile: Lisa Casali – ecocucina.org

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Lisa Casali's blog, ecocucina, combines her two passions; cooking and the environment. She has found a unique and interesting way to fuse cooking advice with an environmentally friendly approach. On ecocucina Lisa manages to create great images to go with each recipe she shares. Lisa was able to spend a few minutes discussing ecocucina with me. "My blog is about how to reduce our environmental impact about food." The blog was started in 2009 as a way "to sensitize people to eat and cook more sustainably." What makes ecocucina truly unique is the approach to the ingredients for each...
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Choosing a Hosting Service For Your Blog

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One of the steps in launching a blog is signing up for a web hosting service. The hosting company will host your blog's files and database, displaying your blog on the Internet for the world to see. But with so many different web hosts out there, ranging in price, service, speed and reliability, how to you know which one to choose? When you sign up for a web host, you'll have to choose which type of account is right for your needs. The three main types of web hosting accounts are as follows: Shared – several customers (usually hundreds or thousands) share resources on a single serve...
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Blogging: A Step-By-Step Guide

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If you spend time on the Internet, you probably already know how important blogging has become. Businesses rely on their blogs as a way to connect with customers and share information about their product. Authors use blogs to show off their expertise and gain a following. Reporters, chefs, politicians and stay-at-home moms alike can become successful bloggers. If you want to show off your expertise, build a brand or simply launch a company that you can manage from the comfort of your home, you should start blogging. Running a blog takes some time and dedication, but getting started is easy. I...
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