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Zero to Blogging – Startup Your Blog

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I'm Kind of a big deal!

 

What’s the 1 thing you that will take you less than one hour to create that can instantly make you stand out from the crowd; helping you get that job/client/business partner? (Hint: it’s not a Lemon meringue pie – although that could help too)

It’s your very own ‘I’m kind of a big deal’ blog

So, you’re here and reading this so I’m not going to insult your intelligence giving you the reasons why you need a blog (if you’re insure, read any of Seth Godin’s books) – instead I’m just going to tell you how to build one.

But not build one in an old fashioned, slow, difficult way, no no no – that would suck.

I’m going to tell you how to build your own blog, from zero to hero – in less than 1 hour.

If you don’t think it’s worth an hour of your time to move one step closer to awesomeness, we won’t be talking much more.

If you’ve any doubts in your mind if you can build your own blog – chill. Believe me, you have no need to worry, building websites and blogs is just so easy now, at least the kind we need.

We got a deal? OK – so hold tight, just follow these easy steps.

Step 1 – Buy your domain and get it hosted

First off, I’m taking it you already have a name for your blog. If not, decide one (put in the comments below if you’re having trouble with what you want to name your blog).

So – first off just follow these instructions:

Links: Dreamhost hosting (affiliate link)

I’ve organised a special Promo code for you to use that gets you $50 off – nice!

Use code: STARTUPREMARK 

Step 2 – Put lipstick on your piglet!

Right now it’s time to put on the party decorations

Follow these instructions:

Once you’ve done this, you’d want to tweak a few things:

  • Go to Permalinks on your Dashboard Settings. Type in /%postname%/ to Custom Structure then Save.
  • Add some plugins – see video

 

 

  • Get some graphics/pictures
  • Try www.fiverr.com
  • www.istockphoto.com
  • Flickr.com is also great – just make sure you selected ‘creative commons’ on the advanced search section – or you could get in trouble!

Step 3 – Add your posts

So Shakespeare – you’ve got a blog, time to get writing.

Here’s how to add your content to your blog:

Step 4 – Get it ranking on Google

Now – you’ve a bonafide website! Time to tap Google on the shoulder and tell him you’ve home.

I already wrote a tasty little beginners guide to Search Engine Optimisation a few weeks ago so I recommend you go check it out

Hope that’s been useful for you – please tell me how you get on and send me a link to your finished site

Oh – and spread the word 🙂

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Barry Shaverin: Founder and CEO of Zip World London
Barry Shaverin: Founder and CEO of Zip World London

Most obviously, Howard is great marketer. He knew which channels we should try, when we should try them, how we analyse and how to react to them….as a result we sold a lot of tickets. Which was obviously great for us.

Joel Burgess, Founder and CEO Nutrifix
Joel Burgess, Founder and CEO Nutrifix

Escape Velocity was a game changer for us. The biggest impact on us was that it gave us clear direction of what we need to achieve. It has really massively impacted on my life and given me the clear direction and the sort of tools to manage my business.

Julien Deslangles-Blanch, Regional Director, UK & Germany at General Assembly
Julien Deslangles-Blanch, Regional Director, UK & Germany at General Assembly

Howard has been with us in the past five years and has taught thousands of students. I can say he is a fantastic instructor. Honestly, students just love him.

Jakob Modéer, Entrepreneurship Program Manager, Swisscontact Worldwide
Jakob Modéer, Entrepreneurship Program Manager, Swisscontact Worldwide

Our program consists of Macedonia's top performing startups (some already doing millions in revenue $). When I asked the teams who they would like me to bring in to coach them on growth, Howard's name was proposed. Howard came in and made an overwhelming positive impact and has helped our entrepreneurs grow their businesses to the next level.

Jennifer Maerz, Editor in Chief & Program Chair, The Lean Startup Co
Jennifer Maerz, Editor in Chief & Program Chair, The Lean Startup Co

Howard gave a fantastic keynote at Lean Startup Summit London 2017. His talk blended strategic thinking with practical takeaways that engaged the audience throughout.

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