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How to Start a Blog with DreamHost

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Shared Starter

Starting at

$2.59/mo

Shared Unlimited

Starting at

$3.95/mo

Choose a Plan

The first step in getting set up with a blog is to choose what hosting plan you would like. Above are two plans recommended by Ryan for a first timer setting up a blog. Once you have decided on your plan, you will be asked to register a domain name.

  • Choose a Plan

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  • Choose What You Want to Blog About

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  • Register a Domain

    03
  • Checkout/Install WordPress

    04
  • Design Your Blog

    05

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Unlimited Email @ Your Domain

Create unlimited addresses with POP/IMAP/SMTP accounts, plus support for autoresponders, webmail, filtering, and advanced spam protection. Not included with "Shared Starter."

Automated Backups

The single most important thing you can do to keep your website safe? Back it up. DreamHost makes this easy — we create automatic backups of your WordPress website every day.

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