How to Make a Customizable WordPress Blog in 24 Steps - 2024

Learn how to create a customizable WordPress Blog in 24 simple steps.
This is the 1st of 2 videos. The 2nd follow-up video will be focused on how to make money from your blog (coming soon…)

Contents
Step 1: Get Hosting & Domain - 7:35
Step 2: Install WordPress & Login to WordPress - 11:10
Step 3: Best Settings for WordPress - 16:57
Step 4: Install Theme - 21:03
Step 5: Create New Pages & Set Homepage & Default Layouts - 24:15
Step 6: Edit Menu Navigation - 28:26
Step 7: Create a Logo & Favicon - 31:00
Step 8: Edit Header Layout & Design - 45:47
Step 9: Edit Footer & Social Media Links - 47:45
Step 10: Builder Basics - Build Homepage Layout - 53:48
Step 11: Add Blog Post & Social Sharing - 1:08:50
Step 12: Display Blog Posts - 1:20:36
Step 13: Add Sidebar Section - 1:26:02
Step 14: Add Email Opt-In & Add to Blog Posts- 1:38:46
Step 15: Add Instagram Feed - 1:48:29
Step 16: Mobile Responsive Settings - 1:53:35
Step 17: About Page - 1:59:24
Step 18: Contact Page & Map- 2:09:44
Step 19: Customize Blog Page - 2:18:27
Step 20: Create a Custom Sidebar (& Sticky Contents) - 2:30:22
Step 21: Default Post/Archive Layout Settings - 2:43:20
Step 22: Mega Menu (Navigation) & Lottie Animation - 2:47:08
Step 23: Colours & Fonts - 2:53:02
Step 24: Create a Free Professional Email in Hostinger & Connect to Gmail - 3:17:00
Step 25: Update Theme & Final Tips - 3:22:35

(If you need help with building the blog, I highly recommend the membership. You get support and It's very useful to have.)

PART 2 Video: Coming soon…Subscribe!

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[HoganChua]

Learn how to create a professional blog in WordPress in 24 steps.

Step 1: Get Hosting & Domain - 7:35
Step 2: Install WordPress & Login to WordPress - 11:10
Step 3: Best Settings for WordPress - 16:57
Step 4: Install Theme - 21:03
Step 5: Create New Pages & Set Homepage & Default Layouts - 24:15
Step 6: Edit Menu Navigation - 28:26
Step 7: Create a Logo & Favicon - 31:00
Step 8: Edit Header Layout & Design - 45:47
Step 9: Edit Footer & Social Media Links - 47:45
Step 10: Builder Basics - Build Homepage Layout - 53:48
Step 11: Add Blog Post & Social Sharing - 1:08:50
Step 12: Display Blog Posts - 1:20:36
Step 13: Add Sidebar Section - 1:26:02
Step 14: Add Email Opt-In & Add to Blog Posts- 1:38:46
Step 15: Add Instagram Feed - 1:48:29
Step 16: Mobile Responsive Settings - 1:53:35
Step 17: About Page - 1:59:24
Step 18: Contact Page & Map- 2:09:44
Step 19: Customize Blog Page - 2:18:27
Step 20: Create a Custom Sidebar (& Sticky Contents) - 2:30:22
Step 21: Default Post/Archive Layout Settings - 2:43:20
Step 22: Mega Menu (Navigation) & Lottie Animation - 2:47:08
Step 23: Colours & Fonts - 2:53:02
Step 24: Create a Free Professional Email in Hostinger & Connect to Gmail - 3:17:00
Step 25: Update Theme & Final Tips - 3:22:35

To download the theme, plugin & images please refer to the YouTube description above :)

[IntegrativeHealthWellness]

Excellent work & content! It was easy to follow and a great professional website. Are you working on part 2? I would love to watch part 2. Thank you for watching!

[thWardMadeMe]

So I finally found a tutorial that delivers on it's promise of being thorough! I'm looking forward to the 2nd Video in this series! Thanks for your effort and energy.

[msplayedpromotions]

Thank you very much for this video. Looking forward to Part 2

[timothybende]

Welcome back Hogan. Missed your instructive videos

[borafalaringlesbrasil]

"Isso não é um profesor, isso é um prefeito". Thank you very much for such a comprehensive and comprehensible tutorial.

[holim]

Thank you for creating such an informative video. This video totally helps me setup my personal blog for the very first time. Especially love the special tips when designing a good website.

[jibrilaminum]

WOW!!!
I'm thrilled that this content arrived at the perfect moment. It's amazing because I recently downloaded your video on "building a WordPress website." I appreciate you sharing this video, as it's exactly what I was looking for. Sending love from Nigeria!

[leighreynolds]

I am impressed. Your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make a very helpful tutorial. I will have it open while I make my website. Huge help!!

[chakicheri]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, even though I learned how to make WP sites 3 years ago with your videos, I still learn from you, so thanks again Hogan sensei 👍

[lloydlive]

Thank you so much for this step-by-step tutorial, Hogan. I'm sure I'll be using it as a reference anytime. More blessings to you for sharing your valuable knowledge to help me get started. I'm looking forward to more of your tutorial videos.

[droid]

Thanks for your whole effort you put in making the video. You just earned yourself a sub. I'll watch this video later but I was really finding a wordpress video for making a blog website. Also, looking forward to your next video of monetizing this blog as well.

[Gaurav_khadka]

Great Tutorial. Really Helpful. Thank you so much for your effort.

[Matesha-Rev]

So helpfullll, God bless you so much Hogan

[thomasantis]

Thank you, one of the best tutorials out there! When are you publishing the next video? I would love to watch it soon and implement all the great tips!😄

[MrDeSilva]

this is awesome!!!! thank you Hogan...thank you for your contribution and happy new year from the City of Knowledge @ the Panama Canal..CHEERS

[zhugeliang]

Great stuff! I'm really looking forward to Part 2, any idea when we can expect it? Thank you for sharing such amazing content, Hogan!

[prokassim]

Good to see you again ! we miss your awesome tutorials !!

[megan.ashford]

Thank you, Hogan! This is what I have been waiting for Learning all the steps you are showing us.😍😍😍

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