Build a WordPress Blog from Scratch (Using ONLY free plugins) Step by Step Beginner Tutorial

You'll learn to build a blog, starting totally from scratch. In this tutorial example, we start from nothing and build a beautiful blog that your readers will love. Get started with a big discount referral to Siteground hosting (70% off) ➡️ ideaspot.com.au/siteground-70

0:00 Introduction
2:32 Web Hosting & Domain Setup with SiteGround
5:30 WordPress Setup with SiteGround
6:34 SSL setup with SiteGround
7:07 WordPress Dashboard Config with SiteGround
9:23 Install Astra Theme & Elementor Page Builder (Free Versions)
10:22 Select Starter Template for Astra Site
13:05 Elementor Basics
20:00 Elementor Background Images
23:22 Elementor Background Color Gradients
25:56 Making new sections in Elementor (Astra Blocks)
28:50 Making new sections from scratch in Elementor
36:44 Creating a Logo in Canva.com
38:55 Adding a Logo to the Blog
41:38 Astra Menu Customization
44:35 Astra Footer Customization (Elementor)
50:20 Design a Custom Blog Page in Elementor
57:37 Display the Latest Blog Post in its Own Section
1:04:05 Making new Blog Posts in Astra
1:06:19 Select featured image for blog posts
1:11:45 Making Featured Images for the Blog
1:16:55 Making Blog Post Categories in WordPress
1:21:30 Blog Post Pagination
1:25:52 Customize Blog Page Template
1:32:29 Customize and Setup Contact Form (WPForms)

Good luck with your blog project! Remember to post often and post your best possible information to grow your audience. Check out some of my earlier videos on the channel, where you will learn to do affiliate blogging, setup woo-commerce, sell eBooks, and sell physical products (even by drop-shipping or print-on-demand!)

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