This is a self-paced course, designed to teach you how to create a blog from scratch
If you want a fast-track to getting your blog up and running this course is for you. We'll hold your hand through the setup process while giving you the information you need to understand the fundamentals of each step.
You will learn:
- The three things you need to create a blog
- What a domain name is, how to choose one and how to purchase one
- What website hosting is, how to choose a website hosting provider and how to purchase hosting
- The best Content Management Systems for creating your blog
- The basics of how to use Wordpress
- What to look for when choosing a theme and where to find one
- The difference between plugins and widgets and how to use them
- How to set up a professional email address
- How to set up Google Analytics and Google Search Console
- What to include in your Privacy Policy, Disclaimers and Terms and Conditions
The course curriculum
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How To Create A Blog From Scratch
- Welcome! Start Here :)
- Lesson 1: What Is A Blog and What's The Point?!
- Lesson 2: Basic Blog Infrastructure
- Lesson 3: Choosing A Domain Name
- Bonus Video: The Technicalities Of A Domain Name
- Lesson 4: Purchasing Your Domain Name
- Lesson 5: Choosing A Website Hosting Provider
- Bonus Video: The Technicalities Of Website Hosting
- Lesson 6: Purchasing Website Hosting
- Lesson 7: Choosing a Content Management System
- Lesson 8: How To Use Wordpress
- Lesson 9: Choosing A Theme
- Lesson 10: Plugins And Widgets
- Lesson 11: Setting Up A Professional Email
- Lesson 12: Setting Up Google Analytics
- Lesson 13: Setting Up Google Search Console
- Lesson 14: Privacy Policy, Disclaimers And Terms And Conditions
- Helpful Links & Resources
- Before you go please complete this survey for us!
Your instructors
Jamie Craig
I started out my career as a professional footballer, where after suffering an injury, I went on to have a 12-year career as a gas engineer. Before we left to travel full time I attended Uni part-time which is where I attained a degree in business management.
With no prior knowledge of anything social media or website-related, I know how it feels to be completely daunted by the thought of it all. Being self-taught we know exactly what it takes to deliver a course in a clear and concise manner no matter the skill set of the person we are teaching.
I absolutely thrive on helping others succeed and I have made sure my SEO masterclass module will have you on the fast track from beginner to expert.
Ivana Kostovich
Originally from New Zealand but of Croatian heritage, I've always been a freedom-loving adventurer.
In 2014 I made the move to London and started climbing the career ladder while working in various high profile digital agencies. Office life was great, but it didn't offer me the freedom I was looking for. So, in 2017 I quit my well-paid job, said goodbye to my flat and left London to travel full time with Jamie.
After travelling for the last two years my goal is to continue to be a digital nomad - working on my laptop from wherever I want, having the freedom to visit my family in various countries around the world and to be financially free. Blogging has allowed me to build a foundation to achieve this dream and honestly, I believe now that anything is possible.
Wanting to share our journey and success with others Jamie and I have taken everything we've learned in the last few years and turned it into a step-by-step guide to fast track you to the life you've always dreamed of.
FAQs
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Does this course only apply to travel?
No. This course applies to any niche. Some of the examples we use are travel related as that is our niche but what we provide you is a blueprint and the tools to create a foundation. Once you have finished the course and your blog is created, you can then go on to write about your chosen niche.
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I don't have a niche yet so is it worth my while?
Finding a niche might be a lot easier than you think. What we hope the course will do is make you think about what you are passionate about and what value you can bring others no matter how big or small.
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What if English isn't my first language or grammar isn't my strong point?
Don't worry, being from Scotland Jamie sometimes feels like he's speaking another language too. Like the niche, this course will apply to any language. What we provide is the tools and knowledge that can be used in whatever language you choose to write in.
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Which hosting platform and CMS (Content Management System) do you teach in the course?
We have used Bluehost for our hosting and Wordpress.org for our CMS since day one. Therefore, these are the platforms that we teach. With over two years of using these platforms, we have had nothing but positive experiences which is why we are only too happy to endorse them and teach you how to use them.
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I have absolutely no idea where to start and have little to no technical skills. Is this course easy to understand for absolute beginners?
Yes! Creating a blog from scratch and with little to no experience can be a daunting task, trust us we know! We walk you through everything at a slow and steady pace to ensure that not only do you create a blog but that you also learn the terminology and practicality of each and every step along the way.