Express Yourself! Get blogging today.
September 23rd, 2008
What is a blog?
A blog is a web log of anything you choice. Many people use them for letting their friends and family keep up to date on all the events happening in their life, a place where you can post images and recent event news.
Each time you write a new entry into your Blog, it’s always shown as the latest item on your home page. Using software like WordPress (like this website for example), you don’t have to know any special coding or HTML.
How do I get started?
Getting started with a new blog on Rapid Hosting is very quick and easy! In short, you can install WordPress with very few clicks using the famous Fantastico script installer. I’ll write up a quick tutorial and place the link here shortly.
Do I have to write a new entry everyday?
Of course not! Remember this is your website, only put on there what you think you should, when you think you should!
Don’t I have to write really long articles?
Again, only write what you think it appropriate! I like my blogs short and sweet, and when reading blogs from family, nearly everyone keeps their entries down to one or two paragraphs. Of course, if you have something really exciting to write about, you may write until your hearts content!
How do I choice a URL for my blog?
Registering a domain name is nearly a must for your blog. Domain names help keep your blog personal and make it easy to remember and easy to find for your audience. If you will be writing about yourself and your life, try registering your name as a .com or .id.au domain. Domain registrations start as little as $14.95 per year for anything that is available! If you will be writing about a particular topic, try to find a domain name that includes the topic you will be talking about. To see if your domain is available, checkout our Domain Availability tool.
What sort of hosting package should I get for my Blog?
This is often the most asked question I get asked about with Blogs. My answer will always be the same. Start small, cause with Rapid Hosting you can always upgrade if and when you need to! Getting started with the RH-250 plan is the cheapest way to start blogging today at only $6.95. Check it out.
How will I know blogging is for me?
Blogging is great fun, and is a perfect way to express your creative nature in whatever you are feeling at the time of your post! And as a special for bloggers today, get your first month free. Simply remember to use the Promotion Code 123 – and have your first month of hosting absolutely free, with no obligation to continue afterwards!