How to Setup a Self-Hosted WordPress Website or Blog
by Tevya on Mar.07, 2011, under Free Tutorials
We already released a simple overview of posting on a WordPres blog. Now we’re releasing a special FREE version of Class 2, which is all about how to setup a WordPress blog or website. We even include our awesome step-by-step instructions on setting up your hosting as well. So if it all seems overwhelming, or you want to help a friend get started, this is the perfect solution. Here’s the video, with the links mentioned in the video included below:
Easiest & best WordPress hosting: Hostmonster or Bluehost
. HostGator
is also an excellent alternative (use the “Fantastico” setup shown in the tutorial). Netfirms
is our favorite domain registrar, if you plan to register lots of domains. They’re cheap, and much simpler and classier than Godaddy.
More free classes from this series coming soon! Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, RSS, email updates or Twitter to get notifications when more are made available.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Best Hosting:
HostMonster
- great price, powerful, easy Wordpress Setup. Or:
BlueHost- free domain, great price, easy Wordpress Setup. Or:
Host Gator- best monthly price for 1 domain hosting, easy WordPress setup.
Best Domain Registrar:
Netfirms
- cheaper ($6.95/year) and classier than Godaddy.
