3. How to Start Wordpress Basics

How to start Wordpress basics?

WordPress Basics

The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.~ Malcolm X

1.) Head to WordPress.com and click on the sign up now button:

Stage One: Sign up!

2.) Choose a unique username that will identify you in the WordPress.com community.

Choosing a Username

3.) Youll need to enter the same password twice, and the little strength bar will tell you if youve chosen a strong password or not.Choosing a Password

4.) Next up, add the email address youd like to associate with your account.Contact Information

5.) Check out the terms of service if youd like to, and tick the appropriate box.Terms of Service

6.) Select whether you want a blog or just a username. Just a username is for people who want to comment on specific WordPress blogs, but not create their own blog.Are You Ready to Blog?

7.) On the next screen, choose a domain name for your first blog.Naming your Blog

8.) Pick a title for your blog. Giving Your Blog a Title

9.) Change your language if the correct one isnt displayed by default.Choose Your Preferred Language

10.) If you want people to be able to find your content via WordPress.com or search engines, make sure that you check the appropriate box. If youre planning on running a private blog, youll want this to be unchecked. Public vs. Private

11.) Click on sign up, and WordPress will send you a confirmation email. Youll need to respond to this to verify that youre human. Almost there!

You have successfully made your first Blog!Congratulations!

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Before you unleash your brilliance on the world, youll need to set aside a few minutes to sign up for a blog, adjust your settings, and acquaint yourself with WordPress.com publishing.*Before you unleash your brilliance on the world, youll need to set aside a few minutes to sign up for a blog, adjust your settings, and acquaint yourself with WordPress.com publishing.*Youll use this to log into your blog. Your username cant be changed, so its a good idea to choose one that youll be happy with in the weeks, months or years to come.

*Now its time to think up a password. Try to make it a little more difficult to guess than password or your cats name and remember to write it down and keep track of it!*(youll be able to add others later). This is the unique address that people will visit to check out your blog.*(You can change this later in your Settings menu well show you that in a bit.)*(You can also change this later in your Settings.)

*If you cant find the email in your inbox, check your spam or trash folders.

After you click sign up minimize this window, and open a new browser window go to your email and check for the confirmation. If/When you see it click on the link in the email as shown.

12.) If you made a mistake with your email address, you can update it from the same page you used to create your profile.*