“6 Step Guide for Creating a Successful Blog” is a new ebook from Jasmine, an experienced web consultant and founder of 100webhosting.com. With 30 pages of valuable content, packed with hints, tips and tools that will help you create a successful website, this free ebook is a must-have accessory for bloggers.

Thanks to its scope, “6 Steps” is suitable for people who are developing an online blog for the first time, as well as seasoned bloggers who are starting a new project or want a refresher course on best practices around setting up and marketing a new blog.

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Overview

The ebook focuses on blogs built using the WordPress platform, which is one of the most intuitive and versatile platforms to use for creating a website or blog. Working your way through the book, you’ll cover all the necessary aspects of building and developing your own blog, including technical help and marketing tips.

As well as a detailed overview of the steps you need to take to set up a successful blog, the ebook also contains links to a host of inside recommendations, including:

• Useful tools and tricks
• Popular domain name services
• Reputable web hosts

The book starts at the very beginning of the blog set-up process is separated into several actionable steps. Jasmine uses comparison tables at key points in the book that help readers compare different service providers, and make an informed decision about which to choose.

Download the ebook now while it is still free! I cannot tell you when Jasmine might want to charge a price for the ebook, so don’t wait, download it now! You have nothing to lose as it’s 100% free – for now. I am sure you will like the ebook as much as I do!

Domain and Web Hosting

The very first step tells you everything you need to know about creating a successful domain, and where to purchase it. The second covers the process of looking for a web host. At the end of every chapter is a list of helpful tools, including reputable domain name finders, registrars, and web hosts. You can also get exclusive discount codes that help you save money on your hosting.

WordPress Setup and WordPress Themes

The second part of the book focuses on WordPress, providing you with a guided tour of the set-up process and the different choices that are available. These steps contain valuable information about the different types of installation, including one-click installation, manually installing WordPress, and integrating your blog with external hosting.

The guide also offers useful advice on customizing your blog’s appearance. You can learn more about the different types of WordPress themes, where to find themes, as well as the best way to go about selecting and installing a theme of your choice if you’re running a self-hosted blog.

Essential WordPress Plugins

“6 Step Guide” provides a useful summary of the key WordPress plugins that every new blog owner should use, and how to install them. The plugins listed in the ebook are all designed to help make your blog easier to manage, and more user-friendly. Some of the plugins Jasmine suggests include those that will help you manage comments, monitor your website’s performance, improve your website’s compatibility with mobile devices, and improve your blog’s SEO.

Step six gives a detailed overview of all the steps you need to consider before going public with your new site. Jasmine provides several useful tips that can make the difference between readers referring others to your site, and telling others to avoid it at all costs.

Marketing your Blog

Although the main focus of the guide is around the steps you need to take to set up your blog, the end of the ebook also contains helpful marketing tips and tricks. Jasmine offers a brief overview of must-do marketing tactics that will help increase your blog’s visibility within the online community and make sure you’re reaching a relevant audience. This is especially useful if you’re looking to grow your readership and start monetizing your blog as soon as possible.

As a professional with 15 years experience in the web industry, Jasmine recognizes that having a smart blog is not enough: for your site to be successful, you have to be able to market it too. Her tips cover the essential steps you need to take to start marketing your blog, like:

• Building a network
• Using social media
• Leveraging your SEO

Conclusion

WordPress is one of the more user-friendly blog platforms available, however it is still daunting for a non-blogger to attempt to set up and run their own website.

Jasmine’s “6 Step Guide for Creating a Successful Blog” demystifies a lot of the processes involved in setting up a WordPress blog, and gathers all the information you need to start publishing your ideas into one helpful resource. “6 Step Guide” is one of the more comprehensive resources on WordPress set-up available, so save yourself time and stress, and download the ebook today.