I put off starting a blog for a long time because I thought it would be hard. I thought it would be technical. I thought I'd have to install scripts and tear my hair out getting them to work. At that point, most of what I'd read about blogs and RSS was just so much geek-speak.

Was I ever wrong!

When I finally got the courage to give it a go, I went to blogger.com and signed up for an account. To my amazement, I had a blog set up in about 5 minutes. My first post was uploaded to my site about 10 minutes later.

The only thing even remotely technical I was required to do was enter the FTP settings for the website my blog would be published on. But even that wasn't a requirement. With Blogger, you can set up a blog on their site, , and not even worry about FTP settings.

Since then, I've started 3 Blogger blogs on different sites. Blogger remains one of the most popular blog applications in the world simply because it is so simple to use and set up. If you're a technophobe or don't have the time to learn something completely new, I would urge you to drop by Blogger.com and take a look. You could be blogging - and enjoying the benefits - almost immediately.

Another very simple blogging tool is Wordpress. This blog is my first Wordpress blog, and I'm very impressed with how powerful it is - as well as simple.

Wordpress is installed on your own website, but don't let that stop you. Most hosts that have Cpanel already have Wordpress ready for you to install. Look in your Cpanel for the Fantastico application, click it open, and then choose Wordpress to install. It will automatically install it on your site for you, and you can start blogging right away.

If your host doesn't already include Wordpress in the scripts on your server, you can still pick it up at:

http://wordpress.org/

Then go to the Wordpress Wiki for instructions on how to install it in 5 minutes:

http://wiki.wordpress.org/?pagename=5MinuteInstallation

Wordpress is free, open-source software. It is very simple to install, even for technophobes, and has a lot of online documentation. There are also many sites with free Wordpress add-ons and templates. I'm using a template for this blog that I picked up at Alex King's site:

http://www.alexking.org/index.php?content=software/wordpress/styles.php

The Wordpress Wiki is a wealth of information on all things Wordpress, including installation instructions, help files, a long list of template sites, and all kinds of hacks and extras you can use to modify your blog and make it original.

If you're a Wordpress user, another place to visit is the Wordpress discussion forum:

http://wordpress.org/support/

If you're a new blogger, both Wordpress and Blogger are very user friendly. There isn't a long learning curve. And you won't have to learn any new technical tricks. Why not give one of them a try?

please feel free to drop your questions and i would relied back as i see your comments

ok........

so which host is cheaper and better to use with wordpress?

I think blogger is easier than WordPress. Well, WordPress is prettier than blogger.

Blogging for......?

na you be cause of problem..blogging in 5 minutes ....its that easy right...

mosesabah:
I put off starting a blog for a long time because I thought it would be hard. I thought it would be technical. I thought I'd have to install scripts and tear my hair out getting them to work. At that point, most of what I'd read about blogs and RSS was just so much geek-speak.

Was I ever wrong!

When I finally got the courage to give it a go, I went to blogger.com and signed up for an account. To my amazement, I had a blog set up in about 5 minutes. My first post was uploaded to my site about 10 minutes later.

The only thing even remotely technical I was required to do was enter the FTP settings for the website my blog would be published on. But even that wasn't a requirement. With Blogger, you can set up a blog on their site, , and not even worry about FTP settings.

Since then, I've started 3 Blogger blogs on different sites. Blogger remains one of the most popular blog applications in the world simply because it is so simple to use and set up. If you're a technophobe or don't have the time to learn something completely new, I would urge you to drop by Blogger.com and take a look. You could be blogging - and enjoying the benefits - almost immediately.

Another very simple blogging tool is Wordpress. This blog is my first Wordpress blog, and I'm very impressed with how powerful it is - as well as simple.

Wordpress is installed on your own website, but don't let that stop you. Most hosts that have Cpanel already have Wordpress ready for you to install. Look in your Cpanel for the Fantastico application, click it open, and then choose Wordpress to install. It will automatically install it on your site for you, and you can start blogging right away.

If your host doesn't already include Wordpress in the scripts on your server, you can still pick it up at:

http://wordpress.org/

Then go to the Wordpress Wiki for instructions on how to install it in 5 minutes:

http://wiki.wordpress.org/?pagename=5MinuteInstallation

Wordpress is free, open-source software. It is very simple to install, even for technophobes, and has a lot of online documentation. There are also many sites with free Wordpress add-ons and templates. I'm using a template for this blog that I picked up at Alex King's site:

http://www.alexking.org/index.php?content=software/wordpress/styles.php

The Wordpress Wiki is a wealth of information on all things Wordpress, including installation instructions, help files, a long list of template sites, and all kinds of hacks and extras you can use to modify your blog and make it original.

If you're a Wordpress user, another place to visit is the Wordpress discussion forum:

http://wordpress.org/support/

If you're a new blogger, both Wordpress and Blogger are very user friendly. There isn't a long learning curve. And you won't have to learn any new technical tricks. Why not give one of them a try?

Am also interesting in how to create blogs

Would blogging stop the fuel scarcity and low standard of living in this country?


Blogging ko... Logging ni.

ok

you are so on point...nice post.

If this post is true and works, why is everybody not yet famous like Linda?

Same thing as those boys selling books titled "How to be wealthy in 30 minutes"

The issue is not really about starting but how to maintain the blog and keep it running.

Gud

mosesabah:
I put off starting a blog for a long time because I thought it would be hard. I thought it would be technical. I thought I'd have to install scripts and tear my hair out getting them to work. At that point, most of what I'd read about blogs and RSS was just so much geek-speak.

Was I ever wrong!

When I finally got the courage to give it a go, I went to blogger.com and signed up for an account. To my amazement, I had a blog set up in about 5 minutes. My first post was uploaded to my site about 10 minutes later.

The only thing even remotely technical I was required to do was enter the FTP settings for the website my blog would be published on. But even that wasn't a requirement. With Blogger, you can set up a blog on their site, , and not even worry about FTP settings.

Since then, I've started 3 Blogger blogs on different sites. Blogger remains one of the most popular blog applications in the world simply because it is so simple to use and set up. If you're a technophobe or don't have the time to learn something completely new, I would urge you to drop by Blogger.com and take a look. You could be blogging - and enjoying the benefits - almost immediately.

Another very simple blogging tool is Wordpress. This blog is my first Wordpress blog, and I'm very impressed with how powerful it is - as well as simple.

Wordpress is installed on your own website, but don't let that stop you. Most hosts that have Cpanel already have Wordpress ready for you to install. Look in your Cpanel for the Fantastico application, click it open, and then choose Wordpress to install. It will automatically install it on your site for you, and you can start blogging right away.

If your host doesn't already include Wordpress in the scripts on your server, you can still pick it up at:

http://wordpress.org/

Then go to the Wordpress Wiki for instructions on how to install it in 5 minutes:

http://wiki.wordpress.org/?pagename=5MinuteInstallation

Wordpress is free, open-source software. It is very simple to install, even for technophobes, and has a lot of online documentation. There are also many sites with free Wordpress add-ons and templates. I'm using a template for this blog that I picked up at Alex King's site:

http://www.alexking.org/index.php?content=software/wordpress/styles.php

The Wordpress Wiki is a wealth of information on all things Wordpress, including installation instructions, help files, a long list of template sites, and all kinds of hacks and extras you can use to modify your blog and make it original.

If you're a Wordpress user, another place to visit is the Wordpress discussion forum:

http://wordpress.org/support/

If you're a new blogger, both Wordpress and Blogger are very user friendly. There isn't a long learning curve. And you won't have to learn any new technical tricks. Why not give one of them a try?

what is the benefit

I'm a webDesigner and a Developer...Do I really need to blog?...and I work with dreamwavers

Blogging tips, business and tech news @ http://www.jollyboss.com/category/blogging-guide-and-make-money-online-tips/

Knowing Programming is the best. But Nigerians will not look forward to hard and longterm goals that pay off better than the short and easy ones.
This is the cause of Nigeria's set back.
Learn the entire programming instead of the short cut

the interesting part is that once u set up d blog in like 5 minutes like d op said, u v overcome d fear and ur mind is now more opened the to learn new things to improve ur blog

This will help so much too,



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttkqk-I5gy4&index=1&list=PLnBvgoOXZNCO1wgSbo6WiCw4f5xGLcTsj

Here is the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnBvgoOXZNCO1wgSbo6WiCw4f5xGLcTsj

soleexx:
I'm a webDesiging and a Developer...Do I really need to blog?...and I work with dreamwavers

Your own case is from the village.
If you are a web designer, how comes you do not even know what blogging is all about? and please when you use dreamweaver, do not disgrace the programmers association by calling yourself a Web designer or developer.

The world needs more Nigerians to answer questions extensively on quora and not more bloggers. We already have more blogs than readers to consume them.

Nice post...can i open a blog with a tablet

charix:
The world needs more Nigerians to answer questions extensively on quora and not more bloggers. We already have more blogs than readers to consume them.

You make sense bro

horllamy:


Am also interesting in how to create blogs

this ur grammar fit give man pikin migraine

rIaYoll:
Nice post...can i open a blog with a tablet

Why not

Don't be confused about the various settings on the left side of the blogger dashboard
Click here to get the full guide on how to change certain settings and what each stands for, for instance how to make people comment without verification

charix:
The world needs more Nigerians to answer questions extensively on quora and not more bloggers. We already have more blogs than readers to consume them.

#true

slyrone:
this ur grammar fit give man pikin migraine

Really

bnanzip:
Knowing Programming is the best. But Nigerians will not look forward to hard and longterm goals that pay off better than the short and easy ones.
This is the cause of Nigeria's set back.
Learn the entire programming instead of the short cut

you're very correct brother, but I don't understand what you mean by learning the entire programming q

bloggers thread.

nice from weddingplus Nigeria

soleexx:
I'm a webDesiging and a Developer...Do I really need to blog?...and I work with dreamwavers

hmmm...u dont need a blog since "u re a 'webdesiging' and a developer"