Whatever it is that you want to say you can share it with the world using a blog. A blog is a web log containing content on any topic under the sun. Some people set up a blog as a kind of personal journal, others to share poetry and still others to open the lines for a political debate. Some people have used their blogs as a foundation for book publication and others simply to stay in touch with their friends. You can set up a blog in one of two ways. The first is to use a program like WordPress which is free blog software or you may want to use a site like Blogger.com to start your very own blog.
How to Set up a Blog using WordPress
WordPress is free blog software and you can use it to set up your very own blog if you are able to work with php and MySQL. Be warned it’s not that easy and novices are well advised to read through the section on how to set up a blog with Blogger.com below.
If you have decided to use WordPress to set up a blog here’s how you do it:
1. Start by learning about WordPress by going to:
http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/XJ&sdn=weblogs&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2F, examine all its features and applications until you feel comfortable with the program.
2. Next you will need to determine if your server supports the following: PHP version 4.1 or greater, MySQL version 3.23.23 or greater, and The Apache mod_rewrite module (if you want the nifty URL functions).
3. If you now know that you want to and are able to use the WordPress program visit:
http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/XJ&sdn=weblogs&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fdownload%2F and download the appropriate version. You can choose from three types namely: Preferred, Command Line and Bleeding Edge.
If you don’t know which one to select use the 'Preferred' option. Now pick the best mirror download site for your needs.
