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Want to start a blog without making the rookie mistakes? We have helped 130,000+ users start a blog successfully. Watch this video to learn more.

Starting a blog can be a terrifying thought especially when you are not techy. Guess what -- you're not alone. Having helped over 130,000+ users start a blog, we have decided to create the most comprehensive guide on how to start a WordPress blog without any technical knowledge.

The process of creating a blog is easy to follow whether you are 20 years old or 60 years old. However, if you need help, our team will help you setup your blog for free.

Click here to get your free WordPress blog setup
http://www.wpbeginner.com/free-wordpress-blog-setup/

To start your WordPress blog, you will need the following 3 things:

1. A domain name idea (this will be the name of your blog i.e wpbeginner.com)

2. A web hosting account (this is where your website live on the internet)

3. Your undivided attention for 30 minutes.

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In this tutorial, we will cover:

- How to Install WordPress
- How to Design Your Website using WordPress Themes
- How to Write Your First Blog Post
- How to Add Pages on your Website
- How to Install WordPress Plugins
--- Add Contact Form using WordPress Plugins
--- Add an SEO plugin to help search engines find/read your site
- How to Add Menus in WordPress
- How to Add Widgets in WordPress
- Modify WordPress Site Settings

Whatever you do, do not choose the wrong blogging platform. We strongly recommend that you use the self-hosted WordPress site.

See our best blogging platform comparison:

http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-choose-the-best-blogging-platform/

If you liked this guide, then please consider subscribing to WPBeginner.

We wish you the best of luck with your new blog.

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In this WordPress tutorial, you'll learn how to create a website from scratch, in one afternoon. This is the first video in a series where we'll walk you through the different ways you can make money with your website.

You'll learn how to get hosting, install WordPress, and how to build the site you want, without writing any code. This tutorial will use Astra theme with Astra Starter sites and Beaver Builder lite, so you can get up and running quickly.

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For this video, we will be setting up our site using BlueHost. You can get a discount for BlueHost that we've negotiated with BlueHost through our link in the video or on the page here:

https://www.wpbeginner.com/deals/bluehost-coupon/

For the theme we're using you can get the Astra theme by following this link and downloading the theme:

https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/astra-wordpress-theme/

For the Beaver Builder lite plugin if you have not installed and activated on your site, you can find the plugin on the WordPress.org repository here:

https://wordpress.org/plugins/beaver-builder-lite-version/

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Sections:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:34 What is Hosting
0:02:22 Get Domain Name & Hosting
0:04:21 Install WordPress
0:04:50 Clean up dashboard
0:05:59 Install SSL Certificate
0:08:20 Install Astra
0:10:24 Install Astra Starter Sites
0:14:19 Customize Theme
0:22:25 Edit with Beaver Builder
0:30:12 Add Video to Background
0:33:38 Edit Menu
0:35:13 Add Form to Contact Page
0:39:39 Set up Blog page
0:41:08 Set Permalinks (URL structure)
0:42:12 Add section to homepage with Beaver Builder
0:44:30 Create a Logo Using Canva
0:50:01 Thank you!

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In this second video in our make money online playlist, you'll learn how to add affiliate marketing to your site so you can start earning money with your blog. Including how to set up Amazon Associates and how to properly add their links to your site.

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Video Sections:

0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:53 What is Hosting
0:01:38 Get Domain Name, Hosting, and WordPress Installed
0:04:10 Clean up dashboard
0:05:17 Install SSL Certificate
0:07:50 Install Astra
0:09:08 Install Astra Starter Sites
0:13:06 Customize Theme
0:22:19 Keyword Research for Affiliate Marketing
0:24:55 How to Find Affiliate Programs for Your Niche
0:27:07 Set up Amazon Associates account
0:30:35 How to add Amazon affiliate link to blog
0:34:17 How to check Amazon earnings report
0:35:07 Plugin for affiliate marketing
0:36:48 How to install MonsterInsights for affiliate marketing
0:41:18 Thank You!

To begin this guide we will be setting up the site using BlueHost who we have negotiated a coupon that you can use by clicking the link below:

https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/bluehost/

Once you've installed the site on BlueHost if it wasn't set up with the SSL certificate you can update the URL using the Really Simple SSL plugin from the WordPress.org repository here:

https://wordpress.org/plugins/really-simple-ssl/

The plugin will work with your SSL certificate to ensure anyone visiting the site will have the padlock icon next to your URL which confirms the site is secure and using https.

For setting up this site we will be using the Astra theme found here:

https://wordpress.org/themes/astra/

As well as the Beaver Builder page builder to help customize it. If you use a different theme then you may have different customization options available to you. Design the site how you would like it to display for your visitors, with the Astra theme and Beaver Builder you can create almost any design you're looking to add to your site.

Once your design is how you want it you'll want to look into adding the right keywords to have your posts rank on Google's search. If you're new to keyword research, we have a video guiding you on the steps to do keyword research here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhk76ZvccK8

The keywords will also give you ideas for what content to write about for your site to keep giving value to your site's visitors. To begin getting revenue from your content you will want to sign up for affiliate programs. Some places to start looking for these programs are searching for the brands you use and add an affiliate program to your search. There are also sites such as ShareASale, cj.com, and Click Bank.

For this tutorial we'll be using the Amazon Associates affiliate program here:

https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/

Once you sign up to be a part of the affiliate program we recommend activating your Associates SiteStripe to give you an easy ability to get the approved images and links to use for Amazon.

Reminder: Do not cloak Amazon Affiliate links due to their current limitations for affiliates.

To make displaying Amazon content easier, we would recommend taking a look at the AAWP plugin that uses Amazon's own API to pull in product information without having any trouble with the affiliate agreement.

https://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/aawp/

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In this video, we'll guide you through how to do on-page SEO to help you get more traffic to your site. This means making sure the content on your site is optimized for the keywords that you want to rank for in Google.

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To help with on-page SEO we would recommend installing the Yoast SEO plugin:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/

You will want to look at setting up the on-page SEO after the post was written when you start out. After you select the article you want to modify, start by ensuring the keyword you're wanting to rank for is in your title when you can as well as for the post's permalink.

You also want the keyword in the first paragraph of your content for it to appear in the snippet and lets the reader and Google know what to look for in the article. The keyword can be adjusted throughout the article if there is more than one way to spell it.

If you have a similar article or an article that it could be confused for you will want to link back to that article on your site for the users who were looking for your additional content to stay on your site. These links back to your site for similar articles gives your visitors more reasons to go through your site and reduces your bounce rate that will be an ongoing process as you add them to your older articles.

If your keyword can fit into your h2 or other title tags add them there. Optimizing your images is also useful for Google and your visually impaired users. Start by naming the file itself to a description of the image itself, add alt text describing the image, and ensure the image is optimized for being used on the web.

With those taken care of, Yoast and other SEO plugins add an area to the bottom of your post where you can modify what is being sent to search engines. One being the meta description which shows up in search engines and this can sometimes be overwritten.

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Want to start a online store but not sure where to begin? We have helped 130,000+ users start their sites successfully. Watch this video to learn more.

Starting an online store (ecommerce website) can be terrifying for those who are not comfortable with techie things. Well -- you're not alone. Having helped thousands of our users with their websites, we have decided to create the most comprehensive guide on how to start an online store and build your ecommerce website the RIGHT way without any technical knowledge.

To start an online store, you will need the following 3 things:

1. A domain name idea (this is the name of your website i.e wpbeignner.com)

2. A web hosting account (this is where your website lives)

3. A SSL certificate (so you can accept payments online)

4. Your undivided attention for 1 hour

You can get the first 3 items at Bluehost, our recommended hosting provider.

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We would strongly recommend using our link above to make setting WordPress site that much easier.


In this tutorial, we will cover:

- How to Register a Domain Name
- How to Set Up Your Hosting
- How to Get an SSL Certificate
- How to Install WordPress
- How to Setup WooCommerce
- How to Add Products
- How to Apply a theme to your site
- How to Install WordPress Plugins
--- Add Contact Form using WordPress Plugins
- Resources to Learn WordPress

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We would strongly recommend using our link above to make setting WordPress site that much easier.

If you liked this guide, then please consider subscribing to WPBeginner.

We wish you best of luck with your new store.

Feel free to visit the text version of our article here:

http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-start-an-online-store/

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As well as our WPBeginner's dictionary:

http://www.wpbeginner.com/glossary/

Are you wanting to set up a separate page for blog posts on your WordPress site? WordPress normally will list your posts on the homepage of your site but not all sites want to list their posts on the first page their visitors would see. In this article, we will show you how to easily create a separate page for blog posts in WordPress.

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Start by ensuring you have a page you would like as your home page published on your site as well as a page, normally empty, that would be replaced by a list of your most recent posts.

Next, you will want to go under Settings, Reading and change the homepage display settings to a Static page. For the Homepage you would set the page you would want to appear when someone goes directly to your URL. Set the Posts page to where you would like your blog posts to appear there. Not all themes have the same settings so if you do not see this, you would want to check under Appearance, Customize.

With the page changes set, you would want to add them to your menu as they are not automatically added to your menu. Under Appearance, Menus you should see the two pages you set have text next to them noting which one is the posts page and which one is the front page.

Depending on your theme, if you edit the page there is a page template for specifically the home page you can set when editing the page itself. Other themes you would want to take a look under Appearance, Customize for custom settings. If neither of these are options, we would recommend taking a look at Beaver Builder to customize your site's display.

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Want to start a blog without making the rookie mistakes? We have helped 130,000+ users start a blog successfully. Watch this video to learn more.

Starting a blog can be a terrifying thought specially when you are not techy. Guess what -- you're not alone. Having helped over 130,000+ users start a blog, we have decided to create the most comprehensive guide on how to start a WordPress blog without any technical knowledge.

The process of creating a blog is easy to follow whether you are 20 years old or 60 years old. However if you need help, our team will help you setup your blog for free.

Click here to get your free WordPress blog setup
http://www.wpbeginner.com/free-wordpress-blog-setup/

To start your WordPress blog, you will need the following 3 things:

1. A domain name idea (this will be the name of your blog i.e wpbeginner.com)

2. A web hosting account (this is where your website live on the internet)

3. Your undivided attention for 30 minutes.

== Get the Best HostGator Web Hosting Discount ==

http://www.wpbeginner.com/refer/hostgator/

Make sure you use the coupon code: WPBEGINNER

In this tutorial, we will cover:

- How to Register a Domain Name
- How to Choose the Best Web Hosting
- How to Install WordPress
- How to Design Your Website using WordPress Themes
- How to Write Your First Blog Post
- How to Add Pages on your Website
- How to Install WordPress Plugins
--- Add Contact Form using WordPress Plugins
--- Add Gallery using WordPress Plugins
- How to Add Menus in WordPress
- How to Add Widgets in WordPress
- Modify WordPress Site Settings
- Resources to Learn WordPress

Whatever you do, do not choose the wrong blogging platform. We strongly recommend that you use the self-hosted WordPress site.

See our best blogging platform comparison:

http://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-choose-the-best-blogging-platform/

If you liked this guide, then please consider subscribing to WPBeginner.

We wish you best of luck with your new blog.

If you want to learn WordPress for free check out our WordPress video tutorials:

http://videos.wpbeginner.com/

In this guide, we will teach you how to do keyword research. By keywords, we mean the words that people use to try to find your content when using Google or another search engine. If you're looking to improve your site's rankings, follow this keyword research guide.

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To start, there are four main keyword intents to take into account.

Navigational are for brand names that are well known such as Netflix or Facebook you will search for those names and unless you are a large brand you won't have to think about that.

Transactional keywords are for when people want to purchase something such as a model number when you want to find a specific product and go to a page to purchase it.

Informational keywords are for helping users answer or fix a problem and this is a majority of keywords which can help people get to your site and use your solution.

Investigational is for finding products or services that would be the tools for what they're wanting. These keywords tend to have a modifier such as best or review as that helps them decide what fills their needs.

Start by brainstorming what you want to write about, you know what you're writing about best and you've likely forgotten the basics that people may ask. That is why keyword research is important.

The first method we're using is an extension called keywords everywhere: https://keywordseverywhere.com/

This will add an identifier of the volume of searches and related keywords when you search for something on Google. This will help you find what users are looking for and it gives you the option to export the content and group it for future articles.

Second, we recommend answer the public: https://answerthepublic.com

This will bring in related keywords and questions when you search for a specific keyword. It will list the entire questions and help you sort through different related searches and questions.

Third, we recommend the paid tools SEMRush: https://www.semrush.com/

and Ahrefs: https://ahrefs.com/

Both of these are paid but have a free trial or refund option. When you enter your seed keyword and search it will bring more specific and sortable information about the keyword that the free alternatives do not offer.

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Curious about what WPBeginner has been up to throughout May? We've had articles covering popups on images, modifying the text on your site, some comparison articles, and even more. Come take a look where we cover all that's been going on over here at WPBeginner.

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Guides mentioned in this video:

How to Open a WordPress Popup Form On Click of Link or Image
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-open-a-wordpress-popup-form-on-click-of-link-or-image/

How to Easily Change the Font Size in WordPress
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-change-the-font-size-in-wordpress/

How to Change the Text Color in WordPress (3 Easy Methods)
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-change-the-text-color-in-wordpress-easy-methods/

Beginner’s Guide on How to Add a Link in WordPress
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/beginners-guide-on-how-to-add-a-link-in-wordpress/

How to Add Image Choices in WordPress Forms (Boost Engagement)
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-add-image-choices-in-wordpress-forms-boost-engagement/

How to Disable Automatic Updates in WordPress
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-disable-automatic-updates-in-wordpress/

WordPress Conversion Tracking Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/wordpress-conversion-tracking-made-simple-a-step-by-step-guide/

7 Best Tip Jar Plugins for WordPress
https://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/best-tip-jar-plugins-for-wordpress/

8 Best WordPress Notification Bar Plugins (Compared)
https://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/best-wordpress-notification-bar-plugins-compared/

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Are you looking to add header or footer code to your WordPress website? One method would be to go into your theme's files to edit the PHP yourself which can be daunting for new users. In this video, we will show you how to insert header and footer code in WordPress the easy way.

For this video we will be using the Insert Headers and Footers plugin that WPBeginner maintains found here:

https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/

With the plugin installed and active, you can go under your Settings, Insert Headers and footers section in your admin area to see the two text areas where you can insert code. The top section is for code that should be in the head of your site while the bottom is for placing code above the end /body tag.

The plugin allows you to make this change and if you update your theme the code modification will stay rather than being overwritten.

Without the plugin, you would manually need to go under Appearance, Theme Editor and choose the files that you want to add the code to. When adding code using this method you will lose any modifications if you update your theme.

If you would prefer the written version of this article, feel free to take a look at our written tutorial here:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-add-header-and-footer-code-in-wordpress/

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