{"id":6944,"date":"2020-03-28T13:10:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T07:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capitalante.com\/?p=6944"},"modified":"2020-08-14T08:54:37","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T03:24:37","slug":"how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog-on-bluehost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capitalante.com\/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog-on-bluehost\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a WordPress blog on Bluehost"},"content":{"rendered":"
Do you want to create a passive source of income even when you are asleep?<\/span><\/p>\n Then why don’t you start a blog? Blogging not only lets you share your thoughts and wisdom but also you can make money from blogging.<\/span><\/p>\n Before diving into how to start a blog on Bluehost<\/a><\/span> you should have a clear idea of why you should start a blog. Here are the reasons that may encourage you to start a blog,<\/span><\/p>\n Reason #1.<\/span> You can set up a blog with ease even if you are not a technical geek.<\/span><\/p>\n Reason #2.<\/span> You can make people aware to make more informed decisions. You can also make the world a better place by providing useful information.<\/span><\/p>\n Reason #3.<\/span> You can promote your business and services via blogging once your blog has got search traffic and make money.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s lucrative for newbie bloggers since there are various blogging platforms namely Blogger, WordPress.com, Tumbler, Wix, etc. that don’t charge a fee for starting a blog. But before getting started you should note the following drawbacks and limitations of these blogging platforms,<\/span><\/p>\n Reason #1.<\/span> Your blog does not have a custom domain name. If you opt for free blogging platforms your domain name be like,<\/span><\/p>\n Reason #2.<\/span> You are not the owner of the blog and can’t sell your domain in domain marketplaces namely Flippa, or GoDaddy auction, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n Reason #3.<\/span> You aren’t able to install and activate useful plugins for customization,<\/span><\/p>\n Reason #4.<\/span>\u00a0You can’t monetize blogs by placing banner ads, creating membership sites, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n Reason #5.<\/span> In the worst scenario, your site can be deleted at any time once they think that your blog violates the terms and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n To escape the worst scenario I recommend you to start a blog on self-hosted WordPress.org. WordPress.org is an open-source software and 100% free. To set up your blog on self-hosted WordPress.org you need to buy a domain name from the domain registrars and a Webhost from Webhosting providers.<\/span><\/p>\n Bluehost<\/a> <\/span>allows you to register a custom domain name free when you buy hosting from them. Unlike the free blogging platforms, you are the owner of your blog. As an owner of your blog, you can<\/span><\/p>\n You can start your blogging journey and create a passive source of income by following 8 steps,<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Believe it or not, your blogging success depends on your niche selection to a large extent. You should start a blog on such a topic that you love and where you can show your expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n To cut short, stop hunting for the niche that has high search volume and has the best affiliate programs to make money.<\/span><\/p>\n Write it down on what topic you have an interest and excitement that inspire you to deliver the best resources that will help your target audience. Opt a niche that doesn’t make you bored. Once you get bored, this will lead you to quit blogging eventually.<\/span><\/p>\n There are plenty of niches, but all the niches are not equal either. You should start your blog in popular and profitable niches that enable to make money by,<\/span><\/p>\n Do you want to check your luck in the health and fitness niche? Do remember there are heavyweights out there in the health and nutrition niche. There are corporate organizations with an excellent team of content writers and SEO geeks. To steer clear of competing with the big guns you should pick a sub-niche namely anti-aging, diabetes, skincare and hair loss, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n After analyzing the competition you should do proper keyword research. Keyword research enables you to find low-competitive profitable keywords to make money. You can use SemRush<\/a><\/span> to find profitable keywords with search volume, CPC, competition, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n Whatever niche you have selected domain name depicts the address on the internet. Three points you should consider while buying a domain name,<\/span><\/p>\n You can search and buy your desired domain name with a ‘.com’ extension from Namecheap<\/a> <\/span>or Dynadot<\/a><\/span> that is ICANN accredited domain registrar.<\/span><\/p>\n To get your blog online you need a WebHost. A reliable web host stores all of your documents, images, etc. on its servers and greets a user when the user lands on your blog.<\/span><\/p>\n Since there are various web hosts around the globe but we recommend you should start your blog with Bluehost<\/a><\/span> since,<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Here is the step by step guide to start a blog on\u00a0Bluehost<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n After visiting Bluehost<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>you will find four plans namely \u2018Basic\u2019, \u2018Plus\u2019, \u2018Choice Plus\u2019, and \u2018Pro\u2019. If you are starting your blogging journey with one website then you should go with \u2018Basic\u2019 Plan. If you want to create multiple websites then you should go with the \u2018Plus\u2019 Plan.<\/span><\/p>\n After you are redirected to the next step i.e. step 2, Bluehost<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>offers two options namely \u2018Register a New Domain\u2019 and \u2018I already have a Domain\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n You can register a domain from\u00a0Bluehost\u00a0free of cost for the first year.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n If you have bought a domain name from domain registrars namely \u2018Namecheap<\/a>\u2019,<\/span> enter your domain name and click on \u2018Next\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n After putting your domain you need to choose \u2018Period\u2019 of Webhosting service among various options for \u201812 months\u2019, \u201824 months\u2019, \u201836 months\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy you should start a blog?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Why you should start a blog on a self-hosted blogging platform NOT on free platforms?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to start a WordPress blog on Bluehost<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Step #1. How to Select a Profitable Niche<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Confused in which niche you should start a blog?<\/span><\/h4>\n
Instead, go with your passion and interest<\/span><\/h4>\n
Is your niche a profitable one?<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Analyze the competition to pick a profitable niche<\/span><\/h4>\n
Do Keyword Research to find profitable keywords<\/span><\/h4>\n
Step #2. Buy a Domain Name from ICANN accredited Domain registrar<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Step #3. Buy your hosting from WordPress recommended web host,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How to start a WordPress blog on Bluehost<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Step 1: Choose a Hosting Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n
Step 2: Enter the domain name<\/span><\/h3>\n
Step 3: Choose Period of your Webhosting Package and make payment<\/span><\/h3>\n