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Alright, now that you’ve picked your domain name, let’s get your blog up and running. We’ll use DreamHost to make this process as painless as possible.
Here’s what you need to do:
Get Started: Click here to check out DreamHost’s Shared Unlimited plan. Hit “Sign Up Now” and follow their guide to set up your account. It’s pretty straightforward, so don’t sweat it.
Why The “Shared Unlimited” plan? It gives you the most bang for your buck – unlimited websites and email accounts, plus the most room for growth. Trust me, it’s worth it, it’s going to save you cash over the year.
Read our in-depth guide on how to start a blog for step-by-step instructions
Sort Out Your Domain: Remember that domain name you chose? Now’s the time to make it official. If you already have a domain, no worries, just pop in (I already have one).
Once you have seen your domain is available, click Add For $0.00.
Eliminate extra costs: You don’t need some of the add-on services so let’s get rid of them.
Sign up: Just follow the rest of the details to get your site ready until we get to the actual WordPress website creation with AI.
Ok, so once you have set up your new hosting account and have your domain registered you have to set up your site, let’s quickly show you how:
Install WordPress: When you come into your Dreamhost dashboard you will see it looking like this image. Click on the “Install WordPress” button (it’s under the dropdown of WordPress) in the left-hand side bar.
You will come to a page like the one below. Make sure your website is picked and then click “Install WordPress” again.
The next page will show you this area. This is how you will set up your first blog. There are 2 options… Go with using the “Liftoff Website Builder” (you don’t need a cart), and then click “Confirm Install”…
Quick Note: The custom installation is a bit more difficult especially if you are new, and the Liftoff is actually really cool and the AI that works for you is AWESOME!
After you click “Confirm Install” Dreamhost AI will ask you a few questions about your blog, how would you describe what you want it to be… It will also ask you to pick a style you want… so just pick the one you like the most. Just fill in the rest of the details as the AI asks you, if you need a bit extra help you can check out the full tutorial on how to set up a blog over here.
Next, it will go ahead and use its AI to make your blog… with content… it’s crazy.
Once it’s installed, all you have to do is click on the WordPress icon like shown in the image here, and…
There you have it. Your blog is set up and ready to go. Not too bad, right?
Now you can focus on the fun part – actually writing your blog posts.