3. how to start wordpress basics
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How to start Wordpress basics?
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WordPress Basics
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The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.~ Malcolm X
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1.) Head to WordPress.com and click on the sign up now button:
Stage One: Sign up!
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2.) Choose a unique username that will identify you in the WordPress.com community.
Choosing a Username
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3.) Youll need to enter the same password twice, and the little strength bar will tell you if youve chosen a strong password or not.Choosing a Password
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4.) Next up, add the email address youd like to associate with your account.Contact Information
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5.) Check out the terms of service if youd like to, and tick the appropriate box.Terms of Service
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6.) Select whether you want a blog or just a username. Just a username is for people who want to comment on specific WordPress blogs, but not create their own blog.Are You Ready to Blog?
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7.) On the next screen, choose a domain name for your first blog.Naming your Blog
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8.) Pick a title for your blog. Giving Your Blog a Title
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9.) Change your language if the correct one isnt displayed by default.Choose Your Preferred Language
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10.) If you want people to be able to find your content via WordPress.com or search engines, make sure that you check the appropriate box. If youre planning on running a private blog, youll want this to be unchecked. Public vs. Private
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11.) Click on sign up, and WordPress will send you a confirmation email. Youll need to respond to this to verify that youre human. Almost there!
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You have successfully made your first Blog!Congratulations!
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http://learn.wordpress.com/http://wordpress.org/support/http://codex.wordpress.org/New_To_WordPress_-_Where_to_Starthttp://theory.isthereason.com/?p=499http://wordpresshelp.org/
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Before you unleash your brilliance on the world, youll need to set aside a few minutes to sign up for a blog, adjust your settings, and acquaint yourself with WordPress.com publishing.*Before you unleash your brilliance on the world, youll need to set aside a few minutes to sign up for a blog, adjust your settings, and acquaint yourself with WordPress.com publishing.*Youll use this to log into your blog. Your username cant be changed, so its a good idea to choose one that youll be happy with in the weeks, months or years to come.
*Now its time to think up a password. Try to make it a little more difficult to guess than password or your cats name and remember to write it down and keep track of it!*(youll be able to add others later). This is the unique address that people will visit to check out your blog.*(You can change this later in your Settings menu well show you that in a bit.)*(You can also change this later in your Settings.)
*If you cant find the email in your inbox, check your spam or trash folders.
After you click sign up minimize this window, and open a new browser window go to your email and check for the confirmation. If/When you see it click on the link in the email as shown.
12.) If you made a mistake with your email address, you can update it from the same page you used to create your profile.*