Setting Up a Blog

The first step is to register a domain, and this can be done by visiting a domain registrar like LCN. Head over to LCN.com, and start searching for a domain that is available. I recommend choosing one that represents your brand well and is also short and easier to remember. The longer the domain name, the harder it will be to remember. And you also don’t want your audience trying to spell out a confusing or strange domain name. Whether it’s online, through print, on the radio or even with TV ads… a short domain name that is easy to remember is the way to go.

When it comes to picking a name for your site, there is a lot to think about. It should represent coupon or money saving in some way but isn’t necessary. If you want to brand yourself as a coupon expert, you might also want to register your name as the domain. This is something many brand experts have done. Even if you don’t have a good reason for registering your name as a domain, it’s simply good to have so someone else can’t register it before you.

You can purchase hosting from most domain registrars when you are registering your domain name. I recommend starting with a shared hosting plan because it’s cheap. Make sure there’s an option to upgrade at any time.

Most hosting plans also have a free WordPress installation process – often as simple as a click of a mouse. WordPress is the most used content management platform on the internet, and now powers more than 30% of all sites. Best of all, it’s free and extremely easy to learn and use. With your domain name, hosting and WordPress now in place, you can then focus on the design of your site.