How to Start a Blog on WordPress

Follow these steps:

Pick a domain name.

• Choose a short, memorable domain that reflects your identity or topic; register it through a trusted provider.

Set up hosting.

• Choose reliable hosting and connect your domain.

Install WordPress.

• Install WordPress then log in to your dashboard to begin customizing.
• Back up installation using cPanel softaculous.
• Delete default content.

Configure essential settings.

• Permalink structure
• Site Title
• Tagline
• Timezone
• Reading settings

Install essential plugins.

• Wordfence Security
• UpdraftPlus
• Rankmath SEO
• Site Kit

Choose a minimal theme.

• Select a simple, readable design that supports your writing style and keeps your blog fast and uncluttered.

Set up backups.

• Install UpdraftPlus.
• Configure settings.
• Back up WordPress.

Create your core pages.

• Create draft post and publish.
• Add an about page and optional contact page to give readers context about who you are and what you write.

Publish your first post.

• Write a short opening post to get started and set the direction for your blog.