Choose which software
you want to use to
manage your blog
There are 3 popular FREE blogging tools we
recommend: Wordpress, TextPattern, and
Nucleus. Wordpress is the most popular blog
tool,usually preferred for both being easy to
work with and very powerful in terms of
functionality. That is why if you don't really
have any preferences or expectations, we
recommend you to go with WordPress.
Need to consult someone? Talk to our
customer service to help you choose your
software.
Find a host that supports
your chosen software
By all means, you will need hosting to go live
with your blog. The key to finding the right
host is to get one specialized in supporting the
software you like. There are three questions
you can ask the hosts you are checking in
order to determine if they are good to host
your software:
Do you install Wordpress/Nucleus/TextPattern?
Most hosts will say yes to this one. In their
control panels, most hosting providers have
included Fantastico or Softaculous or another
script auto-installer, which allows you to
install more than 100 scripts ready to go, one
of which would be the script you chose. Some
good hosts will also offer professional
installation by their support, which might be
free or paid. We at SiteGround both offer 1-
click installation with Softaculous and free
professional installation of any of the scripts
you have chosen.
Do you install themes for Wordpress/Nucleus/
TextPattern?
Not many hosts will say yes to this one, but
good ones will. SiteGround will install
Wordpress themes for free and Nucleus and
Textpattern templates for an affordable fee.
Do you support Wordpress/Nucleus/
TextPattern if there is a problem with the blog
that is not hosting-related?
Most hosts will say no to this one. Only
specialized hosts, like the one you should be
looking for, are willing to go the extra mile
and assist you with answers and fixes to
problems you encounter when managing your
blog. SiteGround has specialized in hosting
various blog tools and our tech support will
gladly assist you with any blog issue that might
pop up.
Choose a theme for your
blog
Your basic blog software installation always
comes with a default theme, which means you
have your design ready. If you don't like it or
you are looking for something unique, there
are plenty of free (and of course paid) themes
for your blog that you may choose from.
WordPress Themes
TextPattern Templates
In case you are not going to use the services
of your host, here are tutorials on how to
install a theme on your own from the backend
of your software.
Wordpress theme installation tutorial
TextPattern template installation tutorial
Start blogging!
Well, you have it all set and you are ready to
go blogging. To add content using your newly
installed software, you might need help once
in a while. Here are the best step-by-step
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