How to Setup a Blog Host
Setting up hosting for a blog is easy to do, and is one of the crucial steps in positioning yourself to be visible online. What exactly is Web hosting? Simply put it is a service that allows you to make your website accessible via the World Wide Web. There are dozens and dozens of Web hosting companies online, so the key is to compare pricing, bandwidth and disk space. Two of the top Web hosting companies to choose from include Host Gator and GoDaddy.
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Research several hosting companies to compare the packages, and be certain to pay close attention to bandwidth and disk space. Ideally you want to choose a company and package that has unlimited bandwidth and disk space to ensure that your Website is always visible regardless of how much traffic or visitors you get to your site.
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Purchase a domain name from a domain company like GoDaddy. When choosing a domain name keep in mind what purpose your blog will serve, and choose a domain name that goes with that purpose. For example, if you are creating a self-branded blog then your domain name should be your name or should include your name.
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Select a hosting company by visiting their Website and choosing a hosting package that fits your needs. Follow the prompts to complete your order. During this process you will be asked for your domain name. If you have not purchased a domain name yet, you will have the option of purchasing one from the hosting company.
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Log in to your domain c-panel (example: www.yourdomain.com/c-panel). After you setup your account, your hosting company send you an email with your login information.
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Scroll down in your c-panel to "Software/Services," and click on the smiley face icon "Fantastico Deluxe." On the left side of the screen under "Blogs" select what type of blog you wish to install. Follow the prompts to the end of the installation.
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Tips & Warnings
Purchasing your domain name from a domain company is more cost efficient than purchasing a domain name from a Web hosting company.
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