{"id":590098,"date":"2019-10-09T09:15:31","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T09:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/likesinternetmarketing.com\/v\/?p=590098"},"modified":"2019-10-09T09:15:31","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T09:15:31","slug":"how-to-start-a-blog-in-2019-step-by-step-tutorial-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/likesinternetmarketing.com\/v\/blogging\/how-to-start-a-blog-in-2019-step-by-step-tutorial-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Blog in 2019 &#8211; Step by Step Tutorial for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_51805\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aNP27MRVXgI?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=3&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><br \/>\nLearn how to start a WordPress blog in 2019 with this step-by-step tutorial for beginners. In this video, you\u2019ll learn how to build, grow, and monetize your very own self-hosted WordPress blog. <\/p>\n<p>By the end of this video, you\u2019ll have a sleek, innovative, and mobile responsive blog that will give you the opportunity to earn a passive income online.<\/p>\n<p>60% OFF WEB HOSTING: Gain access to Bluehost&#8217;s exclusive offer for WordPress bloggers. ONLY $2.95 per month! (save with my affiliate link): https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/track\/bennyc23\/shapely?page=\/special\/wordpress<\/p>\n<p>Finally, don\u2019t forget to pick up your free copy of my eBook &#8220;The Blog Starter Kit&#8221;: https:\/\/www.blogwithben.com\/free-ebook<\/p>\n<p>\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/<\/p>\n<p>WHAT YOU&#8217;LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO<\/p>\n<p>Click the timestamp next to each step to jump to that specific part of the video.<\/p>\n<p>1. Video outline. 2:31<br \/>\n2. How to start a WordPress blog (web hosting and WordPress installation). 8:01<br \/>\n3. How to set up a WordPress blog. 25:58<br \/>\n4. How to install a free WordPress theme (Shapely) *. 55:42<br \/>\n5. How to configure WordPress plugins and create a child theme. 1:01:12<br \/>\n6. How to design your blog and create a truly unique experience for your users. 1:37:51<br \/>\n7. How to monetize a WordPress blog. 3:24:29<br \/>\n8. How to create an opt-in form and landing page**. 3:34:00<br \/>\n9. How to create an About Me and Contact page. 3:56:25<br \/>\n10. How to publish an awesome blog post (Gutenberg tutorial)! 4:20:11<br \/>\n11. How to set up a Privacy Policy page 4:58:55<br \/>\n12. How to create an XML sitemap and submit it to Google. 5:06:32<br \/>\n13. How to launch your blog! 5:11:20<\/p>\n<p>* Shapely can be used for any industry or niche. However, for this video, I\u2019ll be showing you how to create a photography blog.<\/p>\n<p>** Please watch the video below when it comes time to set up your opt-in form. MailChimp has made some changes to their backend since this video was recorded. The video below is an updated version of the new MailChimp interface.<\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_20313\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MgyzY4RKHE4?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/<\/p>\n<p>ADDED BONUS: HOW TO MONETIZE A BLOG<\/p>\n<p>Plus, as an added bonus, you\u2019ll also learn how to monetize your blog so that you can start earning a passive income with your digital platform. This is important because blogging has become a billion-dollar industry, and the sooner you get your foot in the door, the quicker you\u2019ll be able to start generating revenue with your blog. <\/p>\n<p>By the end of this tutorial, you\u2019ll have a sleek, innovative, and mobile responsive blog that will give you the opportunity to earn a passive income online. <\/p>\n<p>\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/<\/p>\n<p>IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS VIDEO<\/p>\n<p>1. Code Cheat Sheet <\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Z0uDCd2vGU72PhdwHWUpnMN0t978coQV8Ysw-bbZTSw\/edit?usp=sharing<\/p>\n<p>2. Access to Bluehost&#8217;s Exclusive Offer for WordPress Bloggers &#8211; ONLY $2.95 per month (affiliate link)<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/track\/bennyc23\/shapely?page=\/special\/wordpress<\/p>\n<p>3. How to Transfer a Domain Step-by-Step Video<\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_82358\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7lbCS1Gd4lQ?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>4. Download the Shapely WordPress Theme for Free<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oQ6r7RqO6H\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/shapely\/\">Shapely<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#8220;Shapely&#8221; &#8212; Theme Directory\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/shapely\/embed\/#?secret=oQ6r7RqO6H\" data-secret=\"oQ6r7RqO6H\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>5. Child Theme Configurator PHP Debug Fix<\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_53262\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nak5MDsJNUc?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>6. Pixelmator<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.pixelmator.com\/pro\/<\/p>\n<p>7. Canva<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.canva.com<\/p>\n<p>8. PNG Images<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.kisspng.com<\/p>\n<p>9. Hex Color Picker<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.color-hex.com\/<\/p>\n<p>10. HTML Copyright Symbol<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.w3schools.com\/html\/html_symbols.asp<\/p>\n<p>11. Privacy Policy Guidance<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/developers.google.com\/actions\/policies\/privacy-policy-guide<\/p>\n<p>12. Affiliate Disclaimer Template<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/termsfeed.com\/blog\/affiliate-disclosure\/<\/p>\n<p>13. GIFS<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/giphy.com\/<\/p>\n<p>14. GDPR Sassy Social Share Privacy Policy Guidance<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"AMRIljujGM\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/support.heateor.com\/gdpr-and-our-plugins\/\">GDPR and Our Plugins<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#8220;GDPR and Our Plugins&#8221; &#8212; Heateor - Support Documents\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"http:\/\/support.heateor.com\/gdpr-and-our-plugins\/embed\/#?secret=AMRIljujGM\" data-secret=\"AMRIljujGM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>15. Validate XML Sitemap<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.xml-sitemaps.com\/validate-xml-sitemap.html<\/p>\n<p>16. Google Search Console<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about<\/p>\n<p>\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/<\/p>\n<p>Remember to grab your FREE copy of &#8220;The Blog Starter Kit&#8221; and learn how to build, grow, and monetize your next blog. Inside I&#8217;ll show you how to turn any blog into a thriving business. https:\/\/www.blogwithben.com\/free-ebook\/<\/p>\n<p>Finally, be sure to follow this link to take advantage of Bluehost&#8217;s exclusive offer for WordPress users (affiliate link): https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/track\/bennyc23\/shapely?page=\/special\/wordpress<\/p>\n<p>\/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/<\/p>\n<p>For more free tutorials and digital downloads swing by https:\/\/www.blogwithben.com\/<\/p>\n<p>Also, you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Come say hi!<\/p>\n<p>TWEET THIS VIDEO: https:\/\/ctt.ac\/A8ToP<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blogwithben\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blogwithben\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blogwithben\/<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for watching!<\/p>\n<p>#howtostartablog #howtocreateablog #wordpress<\/p>\n<div class=\"likes-after-content likes-entity-placement\" id=\"likes-1395279810\"><div id=\"likes-2017455375\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/likesinternetmarketing.com\/v\/iceberg\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"IE Brunson Precise\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/likesinternetmarketing.com\/v\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IE-Brunson-Precise-728x120-1.png\" alt=\"IE Brunson Precise\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/likesinternetmarketing.com\/v\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IE-Brunson-Precise-728x120-1.png 728w, https:\/\/likesinternetmarketing.com\/v\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IE-Brunson-Precise-728x120-1-300x49.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" width=\"728\" height=\"120\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to start a WordPress blog in 2019 with this step-by-step tutorial for beginners. 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