How to Start a Blog (Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners)

How to Start a Blog (Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners)

Learning how to start a 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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DARK VERSION OF THE THEME USED IN THIS VIDEO

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LIGHT VERSION OF THE THEME USED IN THIS VIDEO (CHILD THEME)

PhotoFocus Light

*If you use the light version of the theme, you don’t need to install the Child Theme Wizard plugin.

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IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS VIDEO

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RECOMMENDED PLUGINS

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THE BLOG STARTER KIT (FREE EBOOK)

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

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

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TOPICS + TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
1:49 How to Start a Blog
11:17 WordPress Setup
34:07 How to Install a WordPress Theme
40:57 How to Create a Child Theme
45:43 How to Configure WordPress Plugins
1:01:55 How to Create Blog Pages
1:09:54 How to Set Up the Header & Navigation Menu
1:24:45 How to Change Blog Color
1:30:30 How to Update Homepage Media
1:42:53 How to Update GDPR Plugin Button Color
1:45:16 How to Create Your About Page
2:03:18 How to Create a Contact Form
2:22:39 How to Create Portfolio Projects
2:39:18 How to Create Service Content
2:52:02 How to Create Customer Testimonials
2:58:12 How to Publish a Blog Post
3:11:49 How to Configure Social Share Icons
3:15:33 How to Configure the Blog Feed
3:20:55 How to Configure the Blog Sidebar
3:32:22 How to Create an Opt-In Form
3:47:13 How to Monetize Your Blog
4:01:06 How to Create a Privacy Policy Page
4:07:01 How to Update Child Theme Name
4:09:10 SEO & XML Sitemap Tips
4:14:46 How to Launch Your Blog

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Thanks for watching!

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