{"id":2393,"date":"2018-03-12T21:40:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T21:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/?p=2393"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:18:12","slug":"how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start a WordPress Blog (Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2419\" class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"start a wordpress blog\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"none\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog\/#Looking_to_start_a_WordPress_blog_the_right_way\" >Looking to start a WordPress blog the right way?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog\/#What_do_you_require_to_start_a_WordPress_blog\" >What do you require to start a WordPress blog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_to_start_a_WordPress_blog_the_right_way\"><\/span><strong>Looking to start a WordPress blog the right way? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>We understand that starting a wordpress blog can be a horrifying thought especially when you are not tech savvy. You are definitely not alone. Having helped thousands of users start a wordpress blog, we have created one of the most comprehensive guides on how to start a WordPress blog without the need of having any technical understanding of the platform<\/p>\n<p>The step-by-step process is pretty simple to follow, whether you are a teen or a 65 year old. However if you need any assistance, our expert support team will assist you with the wordpress blog setup for free.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_require_to_start_a_WordPress_blog\"><\/span><strong>What do you require to start a WordPress blog?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three pre-requisites to start a WordPress blog:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An appealing idea for your domain name (this would be the name of your wordpress blog i.e something like serverfellows.com)<\/li>\n<li>A web hosting account (this is the place where your website or a blog will stay on the internet)<\/li>\n<li>Your complete attention for next 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yes, you read that correctly. You can start a wordpress blog from scratch in less than 15 minutes. The step-by-step walk through below walk you through the entire process<\/p>\n<p>In this tutorial, we will cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to Register a Domain Name<\/li>\n<li>How to Choose the Best Wordpress Hosting Plan<\/li>\n<li>How to Install WordPress on your blog<\/li>\n<li>How to Change and customize Your Wordpress Theme<\/li>\n<li>How to Write and Publish Your First Blog Post<\/li>\n<li>How to install Plugins to customize your Wordpress Blog<\/li>\n<li>How to Monetize Your Blog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 1. Setting up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the the biggest and common mistakes newbie bloggers and businesses make when starting a blog is selecting the wrong blogging platform. It makes a lot of sense to use a self-hosted WordPress platform from WordPress.org . Why? Primarily Because<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is free to use<\/li>\n<li>You can install third party wordpress plugins<\/li>\n<li>You can customize the design of your site<\/li>\n<li>Finally, you can make money from your website without any limitations or restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now you have most likely heard that WordPress as a platform is free to use.\u00c2\u00a0You must be thinking why it is out there for free and what is in it for Wordpress. Honestly, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no catch per se. All you have to do is set it up and host it yourself.\u00c2\u00a0Basically, you need to buy your own domain name along with a web hosting plan.<\/p>\n<p>A domain name is something that people type in the browser to get to your blog \/ site. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the address of your website on the internet. Think facebook.com or serverfellows.com.\u00c2\u00a0Web hosting is a place where your website stays. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your website\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s home on the web. Every website or a self hosted wordpress blog needs web hosting.<\/p>\n<p>A domain name costs around $14.95 \/ year, and a web hosting (depending on your requirements and billing cycle) starts from $6.95 \/ month at serverfellows.\u00c2\u00a0Hopefully, you understood everything you have read so far. If you need any assistance, do not hesitate to contact our support team<\/p>\n<p>So let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just go ahead and buy your domain + hosting.<\/p>\n<p>Open up Serverfellows.com in a new tab and follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<p>Click on <strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153SHARED HOSTING\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/strong> as shown in the screenshot below. For better performance for wordpress, it is ideal to go for one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wordpress hosting plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2394\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/serverfellows-get-started.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>On the next screen, you will see all the plans listed. Select the plan that you require .<\/p>\n<p>To check out which plan you need, check out this post on <a href=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-hosting-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to select the best wordpress hosting plan<\/a>)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2396\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shared-web-hosting-plans-serverfellows.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>After that, you will be required to enter the domain name of your choice for your website.<\/p>\n<p>Insert the preferred domain name and click on <strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcCONTINUE\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/strong>. You can choose another suggested domain name from the options displayed in case your domain name is not available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>It is preferable to use a domain with a .com extension as it is one of the most popular ones. If you already have purchased a domain from another registrant, you may continue with other available options<\/p>\n<p>Choose the domain, select the billing cycle and click on <strong>CONTINUE<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2397\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1302\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Serverfellows-domain-registration.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"domain registration serverfellows\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to hide your identity and want privacy protection, you may choose the ID protection option below the domain (as can be seen in the screenshot below). It is very much recommended to add <strong>\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcDomain Privacy Protection\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/strong> in your package as it ensures that your personal details are always hidden, thereby protecting you from rowdy marketers and spammers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2398\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1277\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Serverfellows-ID-domain-protection-option.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Once done, click on <strong>CONTINUE<\/strong>, and proceed to reviewing your order once<\/p>\n<p>On this page,\u00c2\u00a0If you have a <strong>PROMOCODE<\/strong> , please enter the same to avail discount on Serverfellows hosting plans<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2399\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Servervellows-PromoCode.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"coupon code hosting plan\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>On the next screen, you would need \u00c2\u00a0to enter the account information in the required fields. Enter the appropriate details and continue with the next section.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2400\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1302\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/serverfellows-account-information.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Next step would be \u00c2\u00a0to enter the correct billing information. This is required inorder to make the payment for the web hosting service you purchased<\/p>\n<p>Once the above instructions are followed, you will receive a welcome email along with account information email. The email will include the details on how to login to your web hosting cPANEL (control panel . All our plans come with a free cPANEL). This is the place from where you manage and administer everything from emails, support among other things. This is also the place from where you install WordPress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2. Install WordPress<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the cPanel, things can get a bit overwhelming if you are not well versed with the platform. You will see a string of small icons which offer different services and features. You an safely ignore a chunk of them primarily since you are never likely to use them.<\/p>\n<p>Just scroll down to the <strong>APPS INSTALLER<\/strong> section, you will see a Wordpress Icon. Just click on the same.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2403\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1477\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cpanel_install_wordpress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"wordpress app installer cpanel\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You will be now be redirected to the Serverfellows Quick Install page for WordPress. Click on the <strong>INSTALL NOW<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p>On the next page, you will be required to choose your domain name for which you want to start a wordpress blog for. Select the domain name from the dropdown given, enter the site name and description, add your username and password and finally click on <strong>INSTALL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is an option to email installation instructions to yourself (or any other email ID you prefer).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2404\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1369\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/wordpress_install_enter_details.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>That is all. The Installer will now begin installing WordPress.<\/p>\n<p>Once WordPress installation is complete, you will see the success notice on the next screen(similar to the screenshot below)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2405\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"152\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wordpress_installation_successful.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>You will also be able to see the details of your wordpress installation.<\/p>\n<p>Well done, you have now successfully created your WordPress blog \/ website. That was easy right?<\/p>\n<p>Your\u00c2\u00a0 login URL will look something like this :\u00c2\u00a0http:\/\/yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/p>\n<p>Click on the WordPress login URL and login to your dashboard with the credentials you have.<\/p>\n<p>We will now begin customization of your site\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s appearance before we start blogging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3. Choosing \u00c2\u00a0your WordPress Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Themes control the visual appearance the WordPress blog. When you initially visit your blog URL, it will appear to be something like this:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2407\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/default_theme_wordpress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>This is definitely not a very attractive look.<\/p>\n<p>Customizing and modifying the look and feel of your wordpress blog is by far one of the most thrilling and gratifying part in the journey of starting your WordPress adventure.<\/p>\n<p>There are tens of thousands of pre-developed WordPress themes that you can just install on your site with a click of a button. Some of them are free, while some of the premium ones are paid.<\/p>\n<p>You can modify your theme by heading to the dashboard of your Wordpress and clicking on <em><strong>Appearance \u00c2\u00bb Themes.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>On this screen, you are required to click on the <em><strong>Add New<\/strong><\/em> button.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2408\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1039\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Add_a_new_WordPress_theme.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>On the next page, you can now search from the thousands of freely available WordPress themes accessible in the WordPress.org themes directory. You can sort by latest, featured, popular as well as other feature filters<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2409\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1155\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Search_WordPress_Themes.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>When you have finally found the theme which \u00c2\u00a0you like, go ahead and install it. Do not close the screen or refresh the page until the theme is installed. Once installed, you will now see an <em><strong>Activate<\/strong> <\/em>button.<\/p>\n<p>Click on it in order to Install and activate the theme.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2410\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/WordPress_Theme_Search_Install.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Once the installation of your theme is completed, you can now modify and customize it by clicking on the <em><strong>Customize<\/strong> <\/em>link. You will find this under the <em><strong>Appearance<\/strong> <\/em>menu.<\/p>\n<p>Once you choose your WordPress theme, you are now prepared to create your very first wordpress blog post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4. Creating Your First Blog Post<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To start writing your first blog post, click on <strong><em>Posts \u00c2\u00bb Add New<\/em><\/strong> in your dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>You will now be able to see an editor area. This is the place where you will start writing your first wordpress blog post.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2411\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2840\" height=\"1444\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/add_new_post_wordpress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re done with writing the post, click on the Publish button You will find this button on the right side. Click to publish your first blog post.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_mmd_2413\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/publish_wordpress_blog_post.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" align=\"center\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>On the posts page, you will also come across several other important sections such as <em><strong>Categories<\/strong> <\/em>and <em><strong>Tags<\/strong><\/em>. You can utilize these to organize and systematize your wordpress blog posts.<\/p>\n<p>Often newbie bloggers and small business owners with no technical knowledge are confused between pages and posts menu in the dashboard. Pages are generally reserved for static content (like About Us, Contact Us etc) and Posts are usually what makes up the blog aspect (especially if you are adding a blog to your corporate site.). Post are usually news or informational articles about a certain subject.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5. Plugins &amp; Customizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you start a wordpress blog and have written and published your first blog post, you almost certainly want to get on track with adding other important elements on your blog \/ website like a contact us form, about us page, social sharing plugins and more<\/p>\n<p>To further modify and customize WordPress and add features like galleries, social sharing, sliders, etc, you need to install WordPress plugins.<\/p>\n<p>WordPress plugins are like apps that would allow users to add new features to the blog without having to code. There are over thousands of WordPress plugins available out there. Do your research and install plugins relevant for your blog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6. Monetizing your Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that you have created a wordpress blog and customized and modified it as per your liking, you are now looking to make money off \/ monetize your blog<\/p>\n<p>There are in fact several diverse ways to effectively monetize your wordpress blog,. However, none of these methods will get you rich quickly. There is a lot of hard work and commitment required to achieve success<\/p>\n<p>Never be deceived by the pictures of extravagant lifestyle, posh cars and pricey mansions because those are all phony.<\/p>\n<p>Following are some of the ways to monetize after your start a wordpress blog<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advertising<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ad Networks<\/li>\n<li>Sponsored Content<\/li>\n<li>Site wide sponsorships<\/li>\n<li>Job Boards<\/li>\n<li>Newsletter advertising<\/li>\n<li>Video and Podcast advertsing<\/li>\n<li>Competitions and Giveaways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Affiliate Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Affiliate Programs and Networks<\/li>\n<li>E-Commerce Shopping sites like Amazon etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Freelancing services<\/li>\n<li>Consulting<\/li>\n<li>Training<\/li>\n<li>Speaking<\/li>\n<li>Copywriting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Products<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>eBooks<\/li>\n<li>eCourses<\/li>\n<li>Reearch Reports<\/li>\n<li>Apps<\/li>\n<li>Softwares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meetups \/ Conferences<\/li>\n<li>Webminars<\/li>\n<li>Workshops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recurring Revenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium Content Access<\/li>\n<li>Coaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As long as you put in the hard work and sweat it out, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll definitely reap the rewards. Always remember that there are no shortcuts.<\/p>\n<p>In case you have any further questions with regards to how to start a wordpress blog, please feel free to get in touch with our support team<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some common questions that we receive from users looking to create or start a wordpress blog<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a way to create a blog without having to use WordPress?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, there are quite a few other platforms available for blogging. But when you compare wordpress with other platforms like Blogger, wix, \u00c2\u00a0tumblr, medium, squarespace, weebly etc, WordPress is by far the best platform out there in the market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I create a blog without hosting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, that would not be possible. Web hosting is the place where your website files are uploaded and stored. All websites and self hosted blogs need web hosting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does it cost to start a blog?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out the following plans for Wordpress. For better perfromance, it is recommended to use a Wordpress \u00c2\u00a0Hosting Plan instead of a shared hosting plan<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/shared-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serverfellows Shared Hosting Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serverfellows Wordpress Hosting Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I start a blog without my parents knowing about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. You most definitely can start a WordPress blog and make it personal &amp; private and hide the same from the internet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I start a WordPress blog and make money with Google Adsense?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you can earn money and monetize your WordPress blog with Google AdSense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can I start a blog and remain anonymous?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do ensure that your WHOIS privacy protection is on. We have shown in the article above how to purchase ID protection while checking out. This way you will have a blog that is public facing but your identity will not be revealed. Needless to say, avoid posting personal pictures and details on your wordpress blog<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I add a podcast to my WordPress blog?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wordpress has a number of plugins that could be used to add podcasts. Just check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wordpress plugin directory<\/a> to find out different podcast plugins and install and activate the one that suits your requirements<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I create a multi-author blog in WordPress?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you certainly can. WordPress as a platform provides a user role management system that can be used \u00c2\u00a0for the creation of a multi-author blog.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that you found our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/serverfellows.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog\/\">how to start a WordPress blog<\/a> to be of great assistance. In case you have any more queries, please feel free to get in touch with us via email or the comments below<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to start a WordPress blog the right way? 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