Learning how to blog as a beginner? Let’s go step by step as you start a WordPress blog and monetize it with a FREE DOMAIN. Note: I’m an affiliate for Bluehost, which means you’ll get 60% off your web hosting (paying only $2.95 per month) and I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you! Thank you for your support, it helps me continue to create more resources for your blogging journey.
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IN A NUTSHELL
By the end of this video, your self-hosted blog will be:
– Innovative & mobile responsive
– Built on a professional foundation (Bluehost & WordPress)
– Optimized for leads
– Ready for affiliate marketing
And, when you want to dig even deeper into blogging essentials + monetization, grab my FREE eBook, the Blog Starter Kit. It’s packed with tons of tips & tools for your success:
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TOPICS + TIMESTAMPS
1. Intro 0:00
2. Video outline. 2:31
3. How to start a WordPress blog (web hosting and WordPress installation). 8:01
4. How to set up a WordPress blog. 25:58
5. How to install a free WordPress theme (Shapely) *. 55:42
6. How to configure WordPress plugins and create a child theme. 1:01:12
7. How to design your blog and create a truly unique experience for your users. 1:37:51
8. How to monetize a WordPress blog. 3:24:29
9. How to create an opt-in form and landing page**. 3:34:00
10. How to create an About Me and Contact page. 3:56:25
11. How to publish an awesome blog post (Gutenberg tutorial)! 4:20:11
12. How to set up a Privacy Policy page 4:58:55
13. How to create an XML sitemap and submit it to Google. 5:06:32
14. How to launch your blog! 5:11:20
* Shapely can be used for any industry or niche. However, for this video, I’ll be showing you how to create a photography blog.
** Please watch the video below when it comes time to set up your opt-in form. MailChimp has made some changes to their backend since this video was recorded. The video below is an updated version of the new MailChimp interface.
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IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS VIDEO
1. Code Cheat Sheet
https://www.blogwithben.com/shapely-code-cheat-sheet
2. Access to Bluehost’s Exclusive Offer for WordPress Bloggers – ONLY $2.95 per month (affiliate link)
https://www.blogwithben.com/bluehost
3. How to Transfer a Domain Step-by-Step Video
4. Download the Shapely WordPress Theme for Free
5. Child Theme Configurator PHP Debug Fix
6. Pixelmator
https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/
7. Canva
https://www.canva.com
8. PNG Images
https://www.kisspng.com
9. Hex Color Picker
https://www.color-hex.com/
10. HTML Copyright Symbol
https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_symbols.asp
11. Privacy Policy Guidance
https://developers.google.com/actions/policies/privacy-policy-guide
12. Affiliate Disclaimer Template
https://termsfeed.com/blog/affiliate-disclosure/
13. GIFS
https://giphy.com/
14. GDPR Sassy Social Share Privacy Policy Guidance
15. Validate XML Sitemap
https://www.xml-sitemaps.com/validate-xml-sitemap.html
16. Google Search Console
https://search.google.com/search-console/about
17. Free Site MIgration (affiliate link)
https://www.bluehost.com/track/bennyc23?page=/wordpress-site-migration
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YOUR FREE BLOG STARTER KIT
Remember to grab your FREE copy of the Blog Starter Kit and learn even more tips & tools to build, grow, and monetize your blog. Inside, I’ll show you how to turn any blog into a thriving business:
Thanks for watching!
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