Domain Name and Hosting
Now it’s time for the technical setup.
Your domain name is your website address, and hosting is the service that stores your files and makes your WordPress site visible online.
I personally use BigScoots and have found them very reliable. Their customer service team is fantastic and quick to help if you run into questions.
You may find cheaper hosting companies, but slower hosting can cause problems with loading speed and search engine optimization (SEO) later.
Many bloggers start with a budget host and upgrade later as their traffic grows.
Your domain name is your website address. Hosting is the service that stores your website files and makes your blog available on the internet.
How to Sign Up
Visit the Bigscoots website and select a hosting plan.
During the setup process, you will:
- Select your hosting plan
- Create your account
- Complete payment
You can also enable domain privacy, which keeps your personal contact information hidden from public records.
If you already purchased a domain elsewhere, you can connect it in this step.
Once everything is set up, BigScoots will install WordPress for you so you can start building your self-hosted WordPress blog.
