The Starting…

Posted on May 11, 2008
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Introduction

Well, I guess I should tell you the steps that I took to get me here.  I have always have had an interest in blogging; call itvoyeurism or just the urge to write, I have always wanted to keep people in the know.

I have had blogs on and off probably since the beginning of blogs.  However, I never took blogging seriously.  There was Econ A.D.D. which was my blog about economics and my journey through the University of Connecticut’s Economics Program.  There was Joshua Finnie Cooks, which, although being redone as we speak, was where I blogged about my culinary adventures.  And as I said in my first post, there is Drink Some More and The Bread Bible and I, which are my current up-and-running blogs.

How does one go about starting a Blogging Network (The very basics)?

First and foremost, start small.  You would be surprised on how much time this is going to take up.  Starting small also allows you to build up your network slowly, which I recommend!

Next, look for a good hosting company.  I started my blogging career with GoDaddy, but have found their system a little lacking.  I have recently moved my hosting to BlueHost; I have a lot more control over my settings, which I cannot live without.  Also, BlueHost is a nice hosting company that will allow me to expand only as much as I need to.  I really feel a hosting company like BlueHost is the best bet for a up-and-coming blogging network.  Similar hosting companies: HostGator, SliceHost, Dreamhost.

After I situated my hosting, I went to look at what blogging software I was going to use.  There are a few options that I looked into; there was typepad, blogger, wordpress, etc.  I have used wordpress since I started Econ A.D.D. so I am use to it.  I think both wordpress and typepad have come along enough to not really worry which one you choose.

After you have your hosting company and your blogging platform, you need to create your blogs.  Find your niche and start writing.  Good luck!

In the next couple of posts I will be expanding on my journey of starting a blogging network.  Stay tuned!

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