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By Ricky
Figueroa
How to Start a WordPress Blog in 5 Minutes
Learn how to start a WordPress blog in around five minutes – It’s Easy.
As I mentioned in my latest blog hosting review, starting a WordPress blog is super simple with HostGator. In fact, it
only takes a few clicks.
Here is a step by step tutorial on how to start a WordPress blog!
Click here to open HostGator in a new tab (and get your hosting package
for just 1 cent) and then follow the tutorial below. It will take you through the
setup process – step by step. It should take around 5 minutes (though, I like to
be very detailed. The video is 14 minutes long.)
You see, HostGator have agreed to give a special discount to Blog Launch Insider
readers. As a valuable reader of this blog, you’ll be able to get their hosting package
for just 1 cent for the first month.
Please Note: If you purchase a package through the links on this page I will earn a small commission
at no extra cost to you. I also donate 50% of this site’s net profits to help children in need via
charitywater.org and unicef.org. Thanks for your support!

2. To make it a no-brainer for you, here is a bonus you’ll get from me, once you order your new HostGator hosting plan:
Bonus – I’ll meet up with you via video chat or call and create a blog strategy & action plan customized to
your business or idea.
Honestly, It doesn’t get any better than that! Well, yes, it gets better…
No Time To Go Through All The Technical Stuff? No problem! In addition to the bonus, I’ll allow you to take
advantage of my DONE FOR YOU blog installation and integration service for just $397 (I currently charge $1,000 for
it).
Six things I’ll do for you when you pay the $397:
#1 – I’ll install all the same tools and plugins I use for this blog
#2 – I’ll install a premium plugin to turn your visitors into subscribers
#3 – I’ll install a Thesis theme design and optimize it
#4 – I’ll install your WordPress blog
#5 – Blog Funnel Creation and Email Marketing Integration
#6 – I’ll do a live tutorial for you on how to use WordPress, and all the plugins (you’ll also get the recording to
access it at your own pace).
To order my Done For You service, request free access to the Blog Launch Insider FB group, here, and Fill out
this form now to let me know more about you and the nature of your business and I’ll personally get back to you
within 24 hours.
NOTE: This special offer is only available for members of the FB group, so request access to join for
free.
Imagine getting your blog up and ready to launch it within 2-3 days! Below you’ll find a link to a video tutorial I put
together for you, so that you can get your hosting plan for just 1 cent.
STEP 1: PURCHASE HOSTING PACKAGE (for 1 cent)
HostGator is where I first got started and I love it. If you want to learn more about why I recommend HostGator for
new bloggers and how you can get it for 1 cent, you can watch the video tutorial on this post.
STEP 2: INSTALL WORDPRESS FROM YOUR cPANEL
Now that you have purchased your domain name and hosting package you will get access to something called a
cPanel. This is the “engine” of your hosting and has dozens of different icons that link to all the different services and
features that are available inside your hosting account.
At first it will seem a little overwhelming but don’t worry, you can ignore 95% of them.
IMPORTANT: I’m going to show you how to do a WordPress install by yourself but you can always ask
me to do it, if you prefer to have a pro get it done for you .

3. Here’s the step by step video tutorial to install your WordPress blog:
Fill out all the options making sure you use a complex username (not admin) and password.
And you’re done!
Once it has finished crunching the installation it will give you a confirmation screening showing you your unique
WordPress login URL that will look like this:
http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
Copy this and bookmark it and make sure you write down your username and password on a piece of paper. Never
write this information down on your computer.
This URL is where you go when you want to write posts, change WordPress themes, etc. You can virtually forget
about the Host Gator area for most blogging tasks these days.
That’s it!
STEP 3: CHANGE YOUR THEME DESIGN
The final (and most rewarding) step in the process is where you install a beautiful new theme design and start writing
your first posts!
The theme I recommend is Thesis. This is the one I personally use and it allows you to do unlimited customization.
First, you need to get the Thesis Framework. Once you get it you’ll notice that you will have only one premium
theme by default.
Thesis Framework has a handful of great themes, but like I just said, you’ll only have one theme available called,
Classic Responsive. Get the thesis framework through my affiliate link.
Please Note: If you purchase a package through the links on this page I will earn a small commission
at no extra cost to you. I also donate 50% of this site’s net profits to help children in need via
charitywater.org and unicef.org. Thanks for your support!
I’M HERE TO HELP YOU
Now you are ready to start blogging on your new WordPress blog! That whole process from sign up to installing a
theme can literally only take ten minutes to do.

4. Just follow this guide and if you run in to any problems you can ask one of HostGator’s amazing live support crew for
help or you can contact me. They are there 24 hours a day.
TIME TO GROW YOUR BLOG
Today, you went through the basics of starting a blog. Now, it’s time to learn how to position your blog and how to
grow it.
Note: This is for serious bloggers only. If you are committed to building a successful blog, then I’m
committed to show you the way and we can work 1-on-1.
If you want to get all the help you need to build a successful and profitable blog, go here to learn more on how I will
help you make that happen. Do it only if you’re serious. Otherwise, I can’t help you further.
I JUST LIED TO YOU… SORRY
I said I can’t help you further. Well, the truth is I always give further support for free at the Blog Launch Insider
Facebook Group.
Request access and join our community for support, more free training and masterminding sessions. I’m looking
forward to meeting you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ricky Figueroa – founder of Blog Launch Insider. I help you launch a profitable blog, product, sales funnel and
business online the smart way. 95% of people who start a blog fail miserably, and I’m here to show you how to never
fail again. Want me to prove it? Get my free 1-on-1 mentorship session at BlogLaunchInsider.com and we’ll go from
there.