James, thanks for your "big picture" view. You have cleared up TONS of confusion for me. Specifically the dif between blog and website and when each is appropriate.
If just started with Hostgator their customer service is outstanding second to none . Thanks also for this video because I'm a person whi needs to take time to process and you make it easier
This is AMAZING!! I started making one and use Wordpress web hosting so i'm not sure if I can change but never less this has helped me loads. Thank you :)
+Tammy Drew. Hi Tammy. I am new to blogging on WP. Since you've likely been working on yours for a little while now, I was wondering if you knew the answer to my question: I am in the process of creating a new blog with WordPress. Through WordPress, I purchased the Premium Plan and registered a domain name with a .com address. I am about 8 minutes into the above video. I have not yet registered with Host Gator. Is it still necessary for me to choose at domain at Host Gator? And if so, do I choose the "I Already Own This Domain" option? Help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Whilst I appreciate you taking the time to produce this tutorial, when it comes to any software it makes sense to update the information at least once a year. This tutorial applies to software that is two and half years old. Many updates and changes have been made since and these are obvious within the first few minutes of your instructions here. Makes life very difficult trying to follow outdated instructions.
Thank you for this video i sooooo enjoyed it, now i feel Geeked, you made it so simple and concise to follow, and i truly love the fact of you sharing the 4 important plugins My name is Fatima El-Rasul and i APPROVE THIS VIDEO 100%
What would you recommend for a theme for a travel blog? Also, I see that Host Gator has Web Hosting plans and WordPress Hosting plans? I've seen that you can build a blog with both, but still not sure why someone should pick one over the other. While I am looking to use WordPress, I'm still trying to get an understanding of what these mean before signing up. Thanks
Hi James, Great video! I am a beginner and found the walk through easy, I do however have a problem which I hope you can assist with. I built my website through wordpress first which I have spent many hours on. I was hoping this video would allow me to build another page just for blogging, but the plugins that I installed work on all my pages which I don't require and take value from the overall look of the site. Is there a way in keeping these social icons dedicated to just one page? (the blog page) Many thanks in advance.
Thanks for putting this together! I have a website for my business with a blog set up by a web designer but I have done nothing with it so far. I'm confused about how I should set up a blog. Would it be better to have a separate domain name for my blog? If I install the Yoast plugins on my wp site, it won't affect the site itself, right - they only apply to blogs? Thanks!
Hi James. I am in the process of creating a new blog with WordPress. Through WordPress, I purchased the Premium Plan and registered a domain name with a .com address. I am about 8 minutes into your video. I have not yet registered with Host Gator. Is it still necessary for me to choose at domain at Host Gator? And if so, do I choose the "I Already Own This Domain" option? Help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Excellent video. However, it doesn't answer the question that I have about my website. I have a link to my blog page, but it doesn't look like I expected. I can't figure out how to make it look more dynamic, with a sidebar and all the juicy stuff that I would need. Any help would be appreciated. I'm not a total newbie, but this one's got me stumped. Thanks in advance!
I personally enjoyed your tutorial but feel like a bunch was missing about the actual blog. Like for 1, I already have a website and wanted to add a blog page, then published posts and didn't know how to get them on my blog page. Also must I use a # for the tags or not?
After all is said and done what is the final cost associated with building a blog this way? It listed the hosting and domain prices but are all of the plugins mentioned free or is there a cost associated with each of the plugins used in this video.
I tried at both chrome and explorer. also, I already a have a blog of mine but since I want to monetize it and would opt a domain name, would my contents on d alrdy existing page disappear if I delete the page layout and post ones that u initially mentioned in the video. also, it shows cost 699 rupees per year plus rs 355/month for hatching making the total to rs 5703 with invalid code again. do I need to opt privacy protect which again is charging me.
Very clear to follow even for a computer numpty like me, lol. I couldn't get the Wordpress Seo plugin. Or WP socializer or Sumome List builder. Hmm, think something isn't working right as even ones that are there in the list aren't coming up when I put them in the search box 🙄
hi, thanks for the video, it was very helpful. i am trying to create a custom diary/organiser page for each member, who can register/login to my website then keep record of their own personal diary (e.g. to do list). do you know which plugin/widgets would be useful? or do you have any tutorial for this? many thanks
how long does it take to launch the actual site, after you clicked the link on the dashboard?? cause when i click on visit my site, it takes to a page with WEBPAGE COMING SOON written
Do i have to set up my blog using a hosting website? I can't just set it up straight from wordpress? idk i am so new to this blogging thing but i really wanna give it a try. i already made my blog on wordpress but did not know i needed a hosting site before that.
+Brooke Webb Hello Brooke. It seems that I ran into the same issue. Did you ever end up finding the answer to your question? If so, what was it? Thanks!
I'm having the same problem as Jayne Meyer, my quickInstall page doesnt look like your at all. It leads me to wordpress version 4.4.4 Its a dot org and the free option but theres no area to fill in for getting email or blog title or anything. Please help
Hi James I am one of your subscriber love your RUclips tutorials I am fallowing your how to make a blog step by step but when I surcharge for the plugging is that there any more I am trying to look closely to other plugging very similar. I just don't want to make any mistakes. Do you have any suggestions?
I m not able to find wordpress seo by yoast...?!!! what to do....its really confusing....!!trying to install other seo plugins - says they wont work properly until I install wordpress seo by yoast....!!!!!
Excellent tutorial - but 'a few minutes to set up'! The video is 30min to watch and one stage requires you to wait 3hrs before a link is sent. This will take an evening to do right - but your walk thru is great, thanks.
Question...... if you don't want your blog as your main page. EG. you have a home page and a blog page separate.... how do you post to a different page?
hello, when i am registering for a domain name and a hosting, including the coupon code , its costing me around 4500 rupees. Plus, the code wordpresshero is not being accepted but there is some other default code they show which is being validated. How come its this expensive.
Hi James, if I don't pay for it can I still get viewers? If someone pays for the act is that because of a domain name? I have a wordpress act but still so confused. I want to post pictures of my jewelry but also gain customers, can I sell on Wordpress by using my paypal account? When Can I make money on Wordpress? Can I talk about different things on my blog? Jewelry, travel, food, pets etc...??
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I wasted so much time today on various wordpress videos and I found this most helpful. Thank you so much!!!
James, thanks for your "big picture" view. You have cleared up TONS of confusion for me. Specifically the dif between blog and website and when each is appropriate.
If just started with Hostgator their customer service is outstanding second to none . Thanks also for this video because I'm a person whi needs to take time to process and you make it easier
OMG, i was getting so frustrated creating my blog, this video is tremendously helpful!!! THANK YOU!!!
This really helped!! When I first signed up for Wordpress I was a bit overwhelmed. Now I am confident to start my new website! 😊
+Karina Matos Yes!!! Love this.. stick with it.. :)
+James Stafford I am currently stuck on wordpress. Is there any way I can email you with questions?
Great video. Straight to the point, not wordy at all.
This is AMAZING!! I started making one and use Wordpress web hosting so i'm not sure if I can change but never less this has helped me loads. Thank you :)
Great tutorial! I didn't dare start setting up a blog, but thanks to your help I'll give it a go!
Thank you for the super easy step by step! Stopped me from going crazy trying to do it all myself ;)
Very useful instructions for familiarizing with setting up a blog/website. Thank you!
This is so clear and exactly what I've been searching for. I'm new to blogs and WP so this is fantastic tutorial for me. Thank you!
+Tammy Drew. Hi Tammy. I am new to blogging on WP. Since you've likely been working on yours for a little while now, I was wondering if you knew the answer to my question: I am in the process of creating a new blog with WordPress. Through WordPress, I purchased the Premium Plan and registered a domain name with a .com address. I am about 8 minutes into the above video. I have not yet registered with Host Gator. Is it still necessary for me to choose at domain at Host Gator? And if so, do I choose the "I Already Own This Domain" option? Help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks a lot James...short, simple & brilliant...
Yes, excellent, in depth. Really appreciate this excellent teaching.
Whilst I appreciate you taking the time to produce this tutorial, when it comes to any software it makes sense to update the information at least once a year. This tutorial applies to software that is two and half years old. Many updates and changes have been made since and these are obvious within the first few minutes of your instructions here. Makes life very difficult trying to follow outdated instructions.
Very simple yet helpful video! I will start blogging this week!
Thank you very much! I love your tutorials. You talk clear and is easy to follow.
+Heidi Chan Thanks Heidi!
Great video. I certainly had to pause and toggle a lot with my one screen but it was very well done without insulting me too much. Enjoyed it.
Awesome! Thank You Jeff!
Thanks James. Got it done. Thanks for making it straight forward. Definitely subscribed
Very helpful video. This was the only video that has explained in detail how to set up plugins. Thank You
+Living the Life Awesome!
Thank you for this video i sooooo enjoyed it, now i feel Geeked, you made it so simple and concise to follow, and i truly love the fact of you sharing the 4 important plugins
My name is Fatima El-Rasul and i APPROVE THIS VIDEO 100%
Very well done. Easy to follow.
+San Antonio Neuropathy Center Thank You!
Very precise, useful and practical video. I am heading to your website to learn more. Thank you James.
What would you recommend for a theme for a travel blog? Also, I see that Host Gator has Web Hosting plans and WordPress Hosting plans? I've seen that you can build a blog with both, but still not sure why someone should pick one over the other. While I am looking to use WordPress, I'm still trying to get an understanding of what these mean before signing up. Thanks
Thank you for sharing this video. Got very helpful insights and a clear picture how it works. Will have to try in now.
kushal s My pleasure! Thank You for sharing..
Hi James, Great video!
I am a beginner and found the walk through easy, I do however have a problem which I hope you can assist with.
I built my website through wordpress first which I have spent many hours on. I was hoping this video would allow me to build another page just for blogging, but the plugins that I installed work on all my pages which I don't require and take value from the overall look of the site. Is there a way in keeping these social icons dedicated to just one page? (the blog page)
Many thanks in advance.
Great video. Short and sweet and full of relevant content.
the best tutorial I found.Perfect thank you !
+claire de lune Absolutely!
+James Stafford i agree. thank you
for a simplified approach, you can check this guide okekehinde.com/how-to-setup-a-blog/
Great content! This articulates very clearly how to get started on your word press blog
Thanks for putting this together! I have a website for my business with a blog set up by a web designer but I have done nothing with it so far. I'm confused about how I should set up a blog. Would it be better to have a separate domain name for my blog? If I install the Yoast plugins on my wp site, it won't affect the site itself, right - they only apply to blogs? Thanks!
Very Helpful, Glad I found this one first.
Thank you so much, Very helpful. You made things easy for me. Thumbs up!
You are a lifesaver. I really needed help and this was it. Thank you
A really good tutorial as I am a complete novice, thank you.
Hi James. I am in the process of creating a new blog with WordPress. Through WordPress, I purchased the Premium Plan and registered a domain name with a .com address. I am about 8 minutes into your video. I have not yet registered with Host Gator. Is it still necessary for me to choose at domain at Host Gator? And if so, do I choose the "I Already Own This Domain" option? Help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Excellent video. However, it doesn't answer the question that I have about my website. I have a link to my blog page, but it doesn't look like I expected. I can't figure out how to make it look more dynamic, with a sidebar and all the juicy stuff that I would need. Any help would be appreciated. I'm not a total newbie, but this one's got me stumped. Thanks in advance!
Thank you James...Very simply put and quite interesting
Anurag Tiwari You got it! Thank You for sharing..
I personally enjoyed your tutorial but feel like a bunch was missing about the actual blog. Like for 1, I already have a website and wanted to add a blog page, then published posts and didn't know how to get them on my blog page. Also must I use a # for the tags or not?
thanks, ur info actually convinced me to buy WordPress !thank you I really like it. I appreciate ur help
Great video James and thanks for the information.
Great information.. thanks..
quick question.. I've got a wiz website can I use word press on that ..
After all is said and done what is the final cost associated with building a blog this way? It listed the hosting and domain prices but are all of the plugins mentioned free or is there a cost associated with each of the plugins used in this video.
WOW !!! Awesome ! Very informative and tied all the questions into a neat bunch of answers :)
Thank you for sharing information in such an easy way..!!
Thank you for all of the help, it is greatly appreciated! It is a great start on my new adventure. : )
What a great help for a newbie likes me.. Thanks a lot, James...
A really good and focused tutorial. It helped me very much.
+Max Müller Awesome! Thanks for sharing..
Thank you so much!!!! I really needed this!
You got it!
Very informative with pertinent info delivered in a concise and professional manner
+Randy B Thank You Randy! Glad you found it helpful..
Thank you for the video! Great and helpful information!
Thanks!
I tried at both chrome and explorer. also, I already a have a blog of mine but since I want to monetize it and would opt a domain name, would my contents on d alrdy existing page disappear if I delete the page layout and post ones that u initially mentioned in the video. also, it shows cost 699 rupees per year plus rs 355/month for hatching making the total to rs 5703 with invalid code again. do I need to opt privacy protect which again is charging me.
Amazing tutorial, Thanks!
Very clear to follow even for a computer numpty like me, lol. I couldn't get the Wordpress Seo plugin. Or WP socializer or Sumome List builder. Hmm, think something isn't working right as even ones that are there in the list aren't coming up when I put them in the search box 🙄
Oh, I just figured out the problem thanks for you video :)
Hi I can't find Google Analytics by Yoast, does it not exist anymore. if not what's the best alternative.
MonsterInsights
James Stafford
Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial. It is really helping me, because I was confused.
hi, thanks for the video, it was very helpful. i am trying to create a custom diary/organiser page for each member, who can register/login to my website then keep record of their own personal diary (e.g. to do list). do you know which plugin/widgets would be useful? or do you have any tutorial for this? many thanks
You are the best...Thank you a lot for sharing
Amazing value! Thanks a lot for sharing this
+Alexander Jimenez Euan You got it!
Thank you, very informative and something which I needed
Cathy Gettings Absolutely Cathy! Thanks for sharing.
thanks for easy to understand instructions!
You got it!
how long does it take to launch the actual site, after you clicked the link on the dashboard?? cause when i click on visit my site, it takes to a page with WEBPAGE COMING SOON written
Thanks for the amazing video! I learned a lot!
thankew fr sharing valuable knowledge 👍👍👍👍👍
Very informative tutorial. Thank you very much.
+suleiman Abdullahi Yes!
That was very helpful. Thank you.
Awesome :) Just what I needed.
Do i have to set up my blog using a hosting website? I can't just set it up straight from wordpress?
idk i am so new to this blogging thing but i really wanna give it a try. i already made my blog on wordpress but did not know i needed a hosting site before that.
+Brooke Webb Hello Brooke. It seems that I ran into the same issue. Did you ever end up finding the answer to your question? If so, what was it? Thanks!
The version of yoast that I installed while following your video is different and doesn't have all the tabs that you discuss. Can you guide me here?
Great video by the way! Very informative
Very well put together!
Hi! Just wondering if I use a free program for a blog can I still make money this way? how do I get paid? is it based on visits?
I'm having the same problem as Jayne Meyer, my quickInstall page doesnt look like your at all. It leads me to wordpress version 4.4.4 Its a dot org and the free option but theres no area to fill in for getting email or blog title or anything. Please help
This is gold!! Thank you so much! :))
James, is it worth buying the domain privacy protection with Wordpress? Some people say their info still gets leaked to buyers.
Not necessary.
Yay, I'm on my way. Thanks
I cant find Wordpress Seo by yoast is it still on WordPress? If not is there any replacement? Thanks awesome video!
+sean stock Yoast SEO
How come I not find 'wordpress seo yoast' plugin on search? Is it only for blogs?
excellent voice theo. thanks for the tips
I can't find the wordpress SEO by yoast plugin, I have tried all manners of searching, when I search yoast as the author there are none. Substitute?
Thank you so much, It helped a lot.
thank you for this wonderful video
Hi James I am one of your subscriber love your RUclips tutorials I am fallowing your how to make a blog step by step but when I surcharge for the plugging is that there any more I am trying to look closely to other plugging very similar. I just don't want to make any mistakes. Do you have any suggestions?
Hi Norma, can you break down your questions a little bit, probably i can be of help.
I m not able to find wordpress seo by yoast...?!!! what to do....its really confusing....!!trying to install other seo plugins - says they wont work properly until I install wordpress seo by yoast....!!!!!
Just curious but why did you buy your domain from HostGator instead of directly from the Wordpress site?
+AccessN2Grace Always worked with Hostgator..
Excellent tutorial - but 'a few minutes to set up'! The video is 30min to watch and one stage requires you to wait 3hrs before a link is sent. This will take an evening to do right - but your walk thru is great, thanks.
Thanks this tutorial I found was helpful.
Good, brief, interesting video
quite a few things changed at yoast, do you have updated step by step instructions?
Question...... if you don't want your blog as your main page. EG. you have a home page and a blog page separate.... how do you post to a different page?
Go into settings and set you homepage to be a static page.
Take out the sale pitch for HostGator and this isn't a bad tutorial.
Great video Thank you !
Can't find the first plugin. wordpress SEO by Yoast. Is there a substitute?
it's there I just downloaded it but its kinda different because it got updaed
i got stuck ,plz help .......till 10.42 min of your video i was oke.but after that i provided my detail but not directed to wp login page
Thank you for the tutorial!
+Ron Loper Absolutely!
Bro, you're doing a great Job. Respect. :)
Hi ican't find find (wordpress SEO by Yoast) on Plugins?
I lie the tutorial; however the omega site is not on word press for me to use. Is there anything else I can use
very informative...thanks
hello, when i am registering for a domain name and a hosting, including the coupon code , its costing me around 4500 rupees. Plus, the code wordpresshero is not being accepted but there is some other default code they show which is being validated. How come its this expensive.
Try a different browser.. wordpresshero is working fine..
Hi James, if I don't pay for it can I still get viewers? If someone pays for the act is that because of a domain name? I have a wordpress act but still so confused. I want to post pictures of my jewelry but also gain customers, can I sell on Wordpress by using my paypal account? When Can I make money on Wordpress? Can I talk about different things on my blog? Jewelry, travel, food, pets etc...??
Yes! to all of your questions. Get started!! Have some fun..