ProBlogger
MARCH 29, 2016
Secure a domain name and get hosting in place. Keep in mind that WordPress offer two tools: WordPress.com – where they host your blog, look after the back end, and give you access to have it on their own domain. It is completely free to use but you need to arrange your own hosting, domain etc.
ProBlogger
MARCH 3, 2014
The basics: Design, Hosting, Content, oh my! I bought a domain name, I couldn’t get a.com so I went with.au. The team at The Blog Designers recommended a host so all of that techie/design stuff wasn’t in my hands, which took a major load off because that ‘aint my bag! “My theblogdesigners.com). “I
Diva Marketing Blog
JANUARY 1, 2009
What I love most about the blogosphere is the ability to find new and fresh voices - wonderful talented people from around the world you'd never know existed if it wasn't for their blogs. Blogs can now interface readily with other blogging platform hosted blogs, and with other social media hosts as well. Both would be amazing.
Koka Sexton
AUGUST 28, 2010
The Best of the Blogosphere: January 18, 2008 ¬ Beauty Blog #205 January 19th, 2008 at 11:19 pm You are so right about the commenluv plugin encouraging comments as well as the conversation. Leave a comment! I think CommentLuv is a fantastic plugin and helps reward your commentators and send even more traffic to them.
Koka Sexton
JANUARY 23, 2009
¬ Fabien of Small Fish Big Money #193 January 15th, 2008 at 11:03 am Hey, I guess I have not made a dent into the blogosphere as yet, but my name is Fabien, I am from Australia, I own Small Fish Big Money and I am a teen blogger also making money online. Leave a comment! ¬
ProBlogger
OCTOBER 26, 2011
Yes they can be useful and they are simple to set up, but if you plan to use your blog as a means to generate income, then invest in yourself, and pay the small amount of money it costs to get a unique domain name and a self-hosted account. Give before you receive. Bloggers are quite possibly the nicest people I know.
ProBlogger
MAY 10, 2011
While you might not be making much money to start with, you should aim to make enough to invest in some learning materials—and to cover your hosting, domain name registration, and other blogging expenses. If your hosting and other expenses mean that your blog’s currently running at a loss, find one simple way to monetize it.
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