3 ways to set up a blog SUPER fast
So...
You need a blog and you don't have any time to waste.
You don't want to spend much time learning every single tech term and every trick in the book.
You just need a blog!
Just so you know...
Here are 3 options you can go with.
You CAN get a blog set up with only 5 minutes of work :)
Pick your favorite option, and go go go!
1. Get a free blog from wordpress.com or Blogger.com
These are 2 basic blog programs you can use to get a blog started in 5 minutes. You can register and have your first blog post published within 5 minutes flat. There are some advantages and disadvantages to this option.Advantages:
* Quick
* Free
* Simple
* You don't have to host the blog yourself (on your own website)
Disadvantages:
* Your blog will be limited to set themes. So won't be unique.
* You aren't hosting the blog yourself (for control and freedom to write about whatever you want)
This is a good option to go with unless you are looking for a professional blog to represent your business. Great for personal blogs.
2. Use Fantastico to install wordpress on your own hosting
If you have your own web hosting, and that web hosting has Fantastico available, there is a good chance you will be able to install the latest version of wordpress semi-automatically in a few seconds.Fantastico is a cool tool offered by a lot of hosting providers that will auto-install some popular script and services for you. It takes the pain out of SQL databases and folder structures and ftp programs... And just sets up your script. In this case, the script to run your blog.
If you have Fantastico and feel comfortable with it, then go for it. This too of course has advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
* Quick
* Free
* Easy when you get the hang of it
* You host the blog yourself (stay in complete control)
Disadvantages:
* You will want to find and install and customize a great theme for your blog. Unlike the hosted wordpress solution in number 1 above, the wordpress that Fantastico will install on your own site will not have dozens of theme to choose from. So you will need to go hunting for a good one yourself, or pay to have one made just for your blog.
* You will have to find and install all the great plugins yourself. Fantastico won't do this for you.
3. Get a Blog Pro to do it for you
(Not as expensive as you would think!)
Option 3 is a simple one. You get someone else to do it for you. You tell them what you want (taking you less than 5 minutes), and they go off and make you the best possible blog to represent your business or idea. This option isn't free of course (but you will get what you pay for).I run a site called YourNicheBlog.com offering this service, because there were not a lot of people out there willing to "do it for you". And those that did exist were either too costly or too confusing.
You can go to YourNicheBlog.com and see for yourself what comes with each blog. But here are some of the advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
* I do it all for you. After you tell me what you want, it's all handsfree for you.
* The latest and best plugins will be all sorted. No hunting around.
* Your theme will be customized to match your business or idea. Unique and tailored to you.
* You host it yourself.
Disadvantages:
* Not free.
* Although your involvement will be limited to 5 minutes, the job will take me longer. So you will get your blog as a result of 5 minutes work, but only because I'm doing the rest.
If you don't have the time to do it yourself, and you want your blog to properly represent your business or idea and be unique, then option 3 is best for you.
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KentE wrote...
Thanks, very good information.
On a personal note, every time I read things like this I find there are lots of things I should be doing in addition to what I am already struggling to fit into my life. It seems there is always somethig more one should do to reach that elusive success.
Makes me think - if everyone is trying online, maybe it is better to test old fashioned off line tactics and face to face contacts instead.
Posted August 30, 2009
kitt202070 wrote
I found out new thing today. Where to get my blog built... Thanks.
Posted July 16, 2009
dianbee wrote...
Incredible tips and tricks! I really appreciate your generosity.
Posted June 20, 2009
EagleScoutMom wrote...
Great lens ... moving me in the right direction. I'm still hung up on what to write about ! Absolute Bloggers-block! I started one awhile ago - wrote two posts - never went back to it. How do you stay motivated and fresh with ideas?? I know once I get past my block my pen (keyboard) will fly ! Thanks !
Posted March 20, 2009
mark_davies wrote...
Great Lens!!! I have learned so much from this. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us newbies better understand this world.
Posted February 22, 2009
Wendy-S wrote...
Thank you so much, I have so much to learn. You information is priceless and I have started to do some of things you have suggested.
Posted February 21, 2009
ngl wrote...
Thank you, I have been wanting to set up a blog - this is great.
Posted February 17, 2009
lisasboutique wrote...
i forgot about the two free blog host so I will now be pulling my finger out and start blogging at either world press or blogger - Thank you for a great lens
Lisa
Posted January 23, 2009
Pensue wrote...
I am going to start my blog. Thanks for all the good advice.
Posted January 16, 2009
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I am still confused about how to add a live feed.
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Posted January 05, 2009
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I plan on spending today using some of your great ideas - thanks for all
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Posted January 02, 2009
Perry Williams wrote
Nice suggestions....i am agreed with the second option which states that we have to get full control whatever we are producing on internet in the form of blog or website. Free hosting may cause major drawbacks.
Posted December 22, 2008
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Posted December 10, 2008
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