How to Start a Successful
WordPress Blog

1. Finding Your Niche (Topic)

Before we buy anything, we need to know what you are writing about. A "Niche" is simply the topic of your blog.

The Golden Rule: Pick a topic that sits in the intersection of "Passion" and "Profit."

2. Picking a Domain Name

Your domain name is your address on the internet (e.g., Google.com). It’s how people find you.

Don't buy your domain yet! In the next step, I'll show you how to get it for free.

3. Get Hosting (The Engine)

This is where beginners get stuck. Let's make it simple.

What is Hosting? It is the "land" where your website house sits. Without land, you cannot build a house. You must rent a small space on a server to keep your website online 24/7.

How to Sign Up (Walkthrough):

1. Hostinger'a %80 İndirimle Gitmek için Buraya Tıklayın (This opens in a new window so you can follow along).
2. Click "Add to Cart" or "Get Started": Choose the Premium Shared Hosting plan for the free domain.
3. Choose a Plan Length: For the best discount (up to 80% off), select the 48-month term.
4. Enter Your Domain: Type the name you chose in Step 2 into the "Claim your free domain" box. It will tell you if it's available.
5. Complete Payment: Fill in your name and payment method.
6. Package Extras (Save Money): Uncheck everything except **"Domain Privacy Protection."** Hostinger handles your SSL and backups automatically on Premium plans.

4. Installing WordPress

This used to be hard. Now, it is automatic.

Once you finish the **Hostinger** checkout, their wizard (hPanel) will take over.

• It will ask: "What kind of site are you creating?" (Select "Blog")
• It will ask: "What is the name?" (Enter your title)
• Done! Hostinger automatically installs WordPress for you using their Auto Installer.

Click the button to access your **WordPress Dashboard**. You are now inside your website dashboard!

5. Essential First Settings

Before you write, change these two settings to make your site professional.

A. Change Permalinks (Crucial for SEO)

By default, your links look ugly like yoursite.com/?p=123.

1. Go to Settings > Permalinks in your dashboard sidebar.
2. Select the "Post name" option.
3. Click Save. Now your links will look like yoursite.com/my-first-post. Much better for Google!

B. Install a Theme

Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New. We recommend searching for "Astra" or "GeneratePress". They are free, fast, and lightweight.

6. How to Make Money ($1,000/mo Plan)

You didn't start a blog just to write diaries. You want to make money. Here are the 3 main ways bloggers get paid:

Conclusion: Start Today

The only difference between a successful blogger and a dreamer is that the successful one actually started.

You have the roadmap. You know the steps. The cost is less than a sandwich ($2.59/mo).