How to Create a Free WordPress Blog

How to Create a Free WordPress Blog
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Keep in mind that all free WordPress.com websites have “wordpress.com” in the URL, in addition to your “chosen” website address name. Example: http://YourBlog’sName.wordpress.com.

Registration


• Go to WordPress.com and Click on “Sign Up” in the center of the upper (black) menu bar
• Then Type in your blog address choice(s) – WordPress will provide immediate feedback whether your choice(s) are available. Next, choose a username and a password, type in the email address associated with the account, and choose a language (English is the default). Click “Create blog”
• Then Check your e-mail to for the link to complete your registration. Go to your email, click the link, and registration is complete. Your account is now active!
• Login to your new blog accounts with your username and password. In the upper (black) menu bar, click on “Dashboard”.

Activate Your Theme

• On the left side menu, choose Appearance > Themes.
Browse the WP theme library. When you find a FREE theme that looks interesting, click the words “Live Preview” just below the screen shot. If you like what you see, choose “Save and Activate” in the upper left corner of your page. (Note: If you’ve already browsed themes and know what you want, simply type in the name in the search box upper left, then click on “Activate.”) The basic design of your blog is now in place.

Tweak Your Blog Design

• In the left-hand menu bar, go to Settings > General Settings.
Start at the top by typing in the “name” (not to be confused with the website address URL). This name will appear in the header – it’s what you want your readers to see when they view your site, such as “Molly Greene, Writer.” It doesn’t have to be the same name/phrase you chose for your URL. Next, choose a tagline (optional) such as, “Author, Blogger, Windbag.” (Note: Yours will be much more literate and sophisticated.) At the bottom of the page, Click “Save.” (Note: Depending on the theme you choose, you may need to choose a background and/or upload a header. You’re on your own here.)
• To view your NEW blog, click on the name you typed in, which now appears in the upper (black) menu bar. Isn’t it gorgeous?

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Add Widgets

• In the left-hand menu bar, go to Appearance > Widgets. (What the heck is a widget?)
Widgets enhance the design and functionality of your blog. On this page, you will choose what you want your readers to “see” and use in the right margin of your website (or left, depending on your chosen theme.) Add a Meta box at the bottom so you can easily log into your site.
• Once you’ve decided on widgets you want, grab them with your mouse one at a time and “drag” them from the list on the left to the boxes on the right. Where you drag and drop widgets will affect your blog layout. Experiment!

Publish Your First Post

• In the left-hand menu bar, go to Posts > Add New.
The WordPress publishing tool can be a little slow, so I recommend you write and edit posts in a word processing program, then copy & paste the text into the box on the “New Post” page. The title of your post goes in the box at the top of the page (“Enter title here”). To add a link in the body of the post, highlight the content where you want the link to appear, click on the odd-looking chain link thingy in the menu bar above the content window, paste the actual link into the pop-up box, choose “open link in new window,” then click “Add link” at the bottom of this box.
• Have a quick idea then write it and then save it as a draft by clicking on “Save Draft” . You can edit it before publish.
• To view how the page as it will actually appear when published, click the “Preview” button upper right on the page.
•Then Click the “Publish” button upper right on the page.

How to make money from Free Blog

Make money from your Blogspot free Blog

Adsense

For eligible in Adsense, you have to post some article and get some traffic to your blog. and in some cases, you also get eligible once your blog crossed 6 months of first published post.

for checking eligibility Go to Setting > Earning then you can if it's eligible or not.

Adsense Blogger

Once your blog is eligible you can start Adsense advertising on your blog.go to “Settings” > “Earnings” and enable

For enabling AdSense to go to “Settings” > “Earnings” and enable AdSense for your blog. This will allow you to earn money from your free BlogSpot blog.

Also Read  What Is CPM ? Best CPM ad Network for Bloggers

Put Direct HTML Code

You can also put direct HTML code from other advertising programs like infolinks bidvertiser, that contains ads.

For enable Direct HTML code ads Go to setting > Layout then place the ad code (HTML) in your desire place.

Affiliate Links

Once Your blog gets more view and a brand you can earn money by using affiliate link from your  niche related company. Just put the affiliate link in the post and when a conversion happens you get paid.You can use Affiliate links within your article using hyperlinks (Image with an affiliate link is also allowed). Affiliate marketing can do wonder for you, as it’s the best method to earn huge in short-time.

Read also : What is affiliate marketing a detailed description.

Word Ads

WordAds is the advertising solution for WordPress.com. It’s available for every WordPress.com user but you need to apply for it to get accepted for WordAds. I believe every WordPress.com user should apply for WordAds, otherwise, WordPress already shows ads at times to cover the cost of hosting your free blog. By using WordAds, you will be showing ads and earn money from your blog. It’s simple and easy. You can request an invitation from here. (Make sure you are logged into your WordPress.com account).

Affiliate Marketing

WordPress.com let you use Affiliate links. The only thing is, you need to be using Affiliate links for reputable stored and legit stores. You cannot link to sources like pornography, gambling sites, get rich schemes, multi-level marketing, and any other sites which can’t call legit. You can use Affiliate links within your article using hyperlinks (Image with an affiliate link is not allowed). Affiliate marketing can do wonder for you, as it’s the best method to earn huge in short-time.

Read also : What is affiliate marketing a detailed description.

Note: This post is meant for every reader out there who does not already have a blog and is looking for an easy way to create a free blog.

I started my blogging journey with BlogSpot, and I later advanced to WordPress. If you want to take the more professional route right from the beginning, you can always refer to my WordPress starter guide.