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Before You Start a Blog.
Short Intro - Let's Chat!
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Name Your Blog
Tips and tools to find the right name for your blog + FREE worksheet.
Choose a Topic
This tutorial helps you find a niche for your blog in 4 steps + FREE worksheet.
Learn How Blogs Make Money
Learn how you can monetize your blog. Start planning now! + FREE Planner tool.
What You Need to Start a Blog.
Blogging Platform
Find out which blogging platform is right for you and the pros and cons of free vs self-hosted.
A Theme
What should you expect from a theme and how do you know if it’s the right one for your blog? Here’s what you need to know. + FREE checklist.
Website Creation Software
Learn why WordPress software is a great option for your blog.
How to Start a Blog.
Get a Domain + Web Hosting and Install WordPress
Get started by purchasing a domain name and web hosting plus install WordPress. Step by step instructions here.
Tour the WordPress Dashboard
Learn how to create pages and posts, and navigate the WordPress dashboard.
Getting Started with WordPress Settings
In this tutorial, learn how navigate the Settings in your WordPress dashboard. + FREE checklist.
Install the Divi Theme by Elegant Themes.
How to Install the Divi Theme
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to download, install and activate the Divi theme in your WordPress dashboard.
How to Update the Divi Theme
Set up your website to recieve updates for themes and plugins from Elegant Themes.
Next Steps…
Optimize Your Blog for Search Engines
So that you can increase the number of visitors to your blog, learn how to install the Yoast SEO plugin to your WordPress site.
Set Up Social Media
How to set up your social media accounts + add share and follow buttons to your website.
Create a Custom Email for Your Blog
Learn how you can set up a custom email address for your blog so you’ll look professional from day one.
Install Google Analytics in Your Blog
Google Analytics is one of the most powerful tools you can have as a blogger. Check out this guide to installing Google Analytics.
Create a Sitemap
Learn how to create an XML sitemap for your website using the Yoast SEO plugin.
Prepare for Launch.
Tell Search Engines About Your Blog
In this post, you’ll be shown how to tell search engines, Google, Bing and Yahoo all about your new blog!
Create an About Page
Create an awesome About page for your blog by following 6 actionable steps. Plus a free worksheet.
Link Google Analytics with Google Search Console
Link your Google Analytics and Google Search Console accounts to access additional reports in Analytics.
Privacy Policy
Before launching your blog, there are legal requirements to consider. Does your blog need a Privacy Policy?
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