How to Make Your Own Wordpress Blog

1. Visit http://www.wordpress.com and click the 'Sign Up Now' button.
2. Sign up by supplying the required information. You'll need to choose a user name. The user name will also be part of your blog's website address. A strong password is required. You will be unable to register your site if the password fails to meet the criteria. The final step on the first page is a valid password.

3. Check your email. WordPress sends a confirmation email. The site states it can take up to 30 minutes. While you wait, complete your profile. You must enter your first and last names. You can then enter any information about yourself that you wish to include. Save your profile and, once the email arrives, activate your account.
4. Log in with your new user name and password. You can choose to have your computer remember your user name and password. You will arrive at the dashboard where you can set themes, establish pages and write blog posts.
5. Choose 'Appearance' in the left-hand column. This opens a list of themes. Your theme is your blog's colors, layout and so forth. You have more than 100 free themes from which to choose or you can purchase one. You can preview a theme before selecting it. Once you find the one you want, select 'Activate'.
6. Select widgets. A widget is a pre-programmed script. For instance, you may add a calendar, fun facts, and links. Widgets are also available on the Internet. Most are free of charge but some developers require payment for their designs. Drag any you want to use to the far right-hand column. The different boxes in the right column represents placement on your blog.
7. Continue through the appearance menu and make any changes you want.
8. Click 'Settings.' The settings menu has numerous options. In general, you can choose how you want your site name to appear, a tagline (motto) and time and date formats. Read all of the options to display the site the way you want. You can always make changes later.
9. Add pages. If you want pages of pictures, games, collections or anything else you want to highlight, dedicate a page. Under 'Pages', select 'Add New.'
10. Write your first post. Under 'Posts,' select 'Add New.' Your title goes in the first opening. You write your post in the larger box. It is similar to any word processing program. When you are finished you can preview it or publish it.