When creating a blog, what is the first step you take?
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The second step is to figure out where it will be hosted and, if you're self-hosting, what blogging software you'll use.
Design can come later, though it's a good idea to have a unique(ish) design before the blog launches. If you already have a name in mind you might as well buy the domain name when you have a few minutes free.
And it's good to launch with at least a dozen posts already written, so that your first visitors can quickly get an idea of what to expect in future posts.
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M$First get the domain name, so no one steal it from you. Then you have to design the blog. When it's fully designed, you can launch it and start creating content.
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then i manage to purchase the domain name and continue with the design based on the content.
if your creating a website where alot of content is displayed on the front page, you'll want to use a more sophisticated layout to display all the text properly and not look overshadowed by other texts/posts.
if its jus a simple daily picture/life blog about you and your daily events, then something simple might work.
domain name should always be purchased last, jus be creative with it.. as most of the good domain names are taken.
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Then, I figure out which blogging software I want to use. (usually for me, it's Blogger just because it's very easy and user-friendly).
Then, I look for a domain name that fits the blog.
Then I find a basic template.
Finally, I start blogging!
I try to blog at least once a week, but I sometimes don't hit this goal.
This is how I came up with my blog Garlic is Love. I knew I wanted a blog about food and cooking, something not terribly original, but based on my personal preferences and cooking experiences. A lot of the domains I tried were taken, but I finally brainstormed a few that were unique but still related to my idea, and http://garlicislove.blogspot.com won out.
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2. do a bit of brainstorming, find a catchy name to remember, check if the domain is taken, if so find even a better name
3. register the domain, if you already have some kind of hosting you can probably do that from their site
4. make a sketch, how your site would look like; you'll find content ideas from that process alone
5. work on basic content
6. do basic design
repeat 5 and 6 till it's "stable"
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M$2. name
3. Design
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I think the best thing that one can do before starting a blog is to begin writing on a regular basis in an offline mode about something that other people will care ABOUT. Get a good collection of work that you're happy with, get in the habit of writing cogent work that is meaningful to you, and get to a consistent level of quality that you are happy with.
Then, get whatever blogging solution you like best (I use Wordpress, but there are several), experiment with layouts, themes, templates and so on, then begin posting your work. It's a great idea to start with a good backlog of writing, in my opinion.
Good luck.
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http://wordpress.org/ (Host your own blog)
http://wordpress.com/ (Free blog hosting)
http://movabletype.org/ (Host your own blog)
http://typepad.com/ (Paid blog hosting)
http://blogger.com/ (Free blog hosting)
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Test it out somewhere else first.
And get yourself some great free hosting !
XMG Free offers free hosting with FTP and CPanel if you are a designer.
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M$Template of Your Blog
Plug-ins required
You can use WordPress Since it as default templates and designs.
Go to http://www.wp2whiz.com/ to create a WordPress Blog
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Oh, man, I am on fire! Thank you, I'll be here all night.
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