Websites are a great place to start in building your brand and showcasing your work. It can also be a great way to expand your social media presence, build credibility in your field, and it can be a source of secondary income. Branding is very important and can set the stage for how people view you moving forward in the digital space. However, another interesting facet of branding is that you may set out to build your brand from the top down but most people are looking at you from the bottom up. This means that you will probably set out to create your logo and signature look and come into your site with how you want to be seen and represented but your brand is only established on how people perceive these elements and you in the digital space.

Finalizing a site name is essential to proceeding with the purchase of a domain. Taking the step to make your website a .com builds credibility and makes your site look more professional and official. Make sure that you are satisfied with your site name choice and that it is open before you purchase your domain name. It is also possible to buy your domain name in the same place that you plan to host your site.

The domain that I use is Bluehost and it is a great way to take a step forward and invest in your future. Bluehost offers a great deal where you receive a free domain and pay a low monthly hosting fee of $3.95 a month. Although this is a great deal that I highly recommend you can also purchase your domain with another company and host on Bluehost.

Here are a few steps to set up Bluehost and utilize WordPress as your blogging platform:

1. Navigate to Bluehost https://www.bluehost.com/ and click “get started now” button.
2. Think of the name you want for your site and insert it into the box under “new domain” and click next.
3. Enter all your account information
4. Select package and cheapest rat by paying up front with a money-back guarantee

Set Up WordPress As Your Blogging Platform

1. Log into Bluehost account
2. Select hosting tab and then the cpanel tab
3. Select the dropdown menu and click your new domain name
4. Fill out form and create secure password

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