How to start a blog

šŸ“ How I Created My Blog Using Hostinger & WordPress (And How You Can Too!)

Starting a blog had been on my mind for a while. I wanted a place to share my thoughts, talk about what I love, and maybe even make a little extra cash on the side. But Iā€™ll admitā€”I was a bit nervous at first. II wanted something that was simple to navigate. After some searching, I found Hostinger and WordPress, and honestly, the whole process was way easier than I expected.

Whether you want to share your hobbies, your story, or even just try something new, blogging is an amazing creative outlet. Let me walk you through exactly how I got startedā€”step by step.

šŸ”§ Step 1: Choosing Hostinger for My Hosting & Domain

I came across Hostinger after reading a few good reviews, and Iā€™m glad I did. They make everything so beginner-friendly.

Hereā€™s what I did:

  1. Went to hostinger.com
  2. Picked the WordPress Starter plan (it includes a free domain!)
  3. Registered my domain name (aka my blog’s web address)
  4. Created my account and checked out

Once I logged into my Hostinger dashboard, there was a super helpful setup wizard that asked me if I wanted to use WordPressā€”easy yes.

šŸŒ Step 2: Installing WordPress (Super Simple)

Hostinger actually installed WordPress for me during setup, but if yours doesnā€™t:

  1. Go to your Hostinger dashboard
  2. Click ā€œWebsitesā€ > Manage Site
  3. Choose Auto Installer > WordPress
  4. Enter your blog title and login info
  5. Click Install

šŸŽ‰ Thatā€™s it! I had a real blog live on the internet.

šŸŽØ Step 3: Picking a Theme That Felt Like Me

The next step was making it look good. WordPress has tons of free themes. I wanted something clean and simple, so I went with a theme called Astra.

  1. Log into WordPress (yourdomain.com/wp-admin)
  2. Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New
  3. Browse around and pick what fits your vibe
  4. Click Install > Activate

Donā€™t stress too muchā€”just go with something that feels right. You can always change it later.

āœļø Step 4: Writing My First Post

This was the most exciting partā€”getting to actually write. I went to:

  1. Posts > Add New
  2. Typed out my title and content
  3. Added a couple of images (just drag and drop!)
  4. Hit Publish

And just like thatā€¦ I was a blogger.

āš™ļø Step 5: Adding Some Helpful Plugins

Plugins are like little apps for your blog. I added a few to make things run smoother:

  • Yoast SEO ā€“ helps you show up on Google
  • WPForms ā€“ for contact forms
  • Jetpack ā€“ for stats and backups
  • Wordfence ā€“ for security

To install:

  1. Go to Plugins > Add New
  2. Search for one
  3. Click Install then Activate

šŸ”’ Step 6: Creating Essential Pages

I also made a few basic pages to round out the blog:

  • About Me ā€“ a quick intro
  • Contact ā€“ so people can reach out
  • Privacy Policy ā€“ important if you collect emails or run ads

Create these under Pages > Add New.

šŸ’” Final Thoughts

Blogging has become such a fun outlet for me. I get to write about things I love, connect with others, and explore different ideasā€”and who knows? Maybe turn it into something that earns money down the road.

If youā€™ve been thinking about starting a blog, I say go for it. With Hostinger and WordPress, itā€™s super beginner-friendly and doesnā€™t cost a ton. Plus, you never know where it might take you. šŸŒŸ

Happy blogging!