2. How to Purchase a Domain Name through GoDaddy Watch my video below where I teach you step by step on how to purchase a domain name through GoDaddy. The first step to creating a self hosted WordPress website is getting a domain name. A domain name is www.marinaduque.com. I chose to use GoDaddy because I have been using them for years after experiencing many failed customer service relationships with other domain companies. Yes, most domain companies also offer hosting services as well, but I recommend NOT putting all your eggs in one basket. The best way to name your company If you have [...]

1. How to Build a Self Hosted WordPress Website ~ Introduction What is WordPress? WordPress is an open source platform and it is free. This means that developers and coders are able to customize plugins and apps to sell or give away for free. However, just like with Facebook, or Gmail, you will likely not find a reliable tech support contact number should you run into issues. Most of your troubleshooting will be browsing forums and discussing with community members. The upside to WordPress is that it is a rather large community, in the millions. The reason I love WordPress [...]