Help me prettyGeeky! Custom blog set up

Have you always wanted your very own personal website (ex. www.myownsitename.com) but just do not know where to start? Like many out there you may already have a public blog at wordpress, livejournal, or blogspot, but now you want to take the next step right?

If you are serious about taking your site to the next level (this means learning how to administer your own site), whether it be a personal blog you’d like to have more control over or a professional photography portfolio site, you will want your own site with your own custom domain name. Nothing screams unprofessional more than: “come visit my site at myownsite.blogspot.com” right? Wouldn’t it be more convincing if you directed people to your very own: www.myphotographysite.com ? Additionally, with your own site, you now have your very own custom email address: me@myphotographysite.com, instead of myphotographysite@yahoo.com.

Ok, if you want to take the next step and don’t have a clue where to start, we can help you do it.

Questions and Answers:

1. What will we charge you?
   Nothing… we will help you set up your very own custom blog for FREE.
2. So is everything free?
   Not quite. You still have to pay the hosting company (Lunarpages) a monthly fee. By the way, you can trust Lunarpages, we’ve been hosting websites with them for over 10 years.
3. How much will it cost me then?
   We won’t charge you a dime. But you will still have to pay the hosting company. Basic plans start at: $4.95/month. That’s one less BigMac meal per month! Cheap huh?
4. So what’s in it for us?
   While you don’t have to pay us a single penny to start up your site (a thank you would be nice though ;p) since we are an affiliate of Lunarpages, they will give us a small commission when you sign up for a new account. This is how we are able to offer this service to you guys. But more importantly, we love being able to help people… help themselves. Some of us aren’t lucky enough to have a friend or cousin who is a computer geek. ;p
5. So you will set up my site for me?
   Yes, after you sign up for your own web hosting account, we will help set up and create a wordpress installation for you for FREE. We will also install all the custom plugins we also use on our site (search engine optimization, contact form, etc). After you sign up, we will need your login information so we can set up the site for you. You can change your password afterwards. If you do not trust us, you shouldn’t sign up for this FREE service
6. Will you maintain the site for me?
   Unfortunately, we can help you set it up, but do not have the time to maintain it for you. You will have to read a little bit to learn how to run your own wordpress site (very easy).
7. Will you design a site for me?
   Just like maintenance, unfortunately we won’t have the time to create a custom design for you. However, wordpress is the most popular and most powerful content management systems available today. Why is this important? Because it is so popular, there are thousands of designers and developers out there creating free custom themes every day. Installing a custom design theme is as easy as browsing the theme library and clicking “install”. We will install a basic theme for you, but leave it up to you to choose your very own funky theme if you desire.
8. I have my own site already, will you help me with it?
   Unfortunately, this offer is extended to those who sign up for a NEW account on Lunarpages only. Although YOU do not have to pay us a penny, it is Lunarpages who compensates us with a small commission to allow us to do this.
9. OK, I want my own site. How do I start this process?
   First, you have to use the link to Lunarpages from this page. The link has our affiliate code that can help us verify that you signed up through our site. Then you have to completely sign up for a new hosting account with Lunarpages. Once you’ve signed up, use the contact form below to submit your request for us to help you set up your site. Once we have verified that you signed up from our site, we will start the installation process.
10. How long will it take for you to set up my site?
    Depending on how many people are requesting our help, it can take anywhere from 1 day to 2 weeks.
11. What else do I need to know?
    Since many have asked, this service is offered to those who will sign up for a new account on Lunarpages only. And you must follow the 3 easy steps below.

Easy 3 Steps to set up your personal custom website:

1. Click on this link below and sign up for an account. Note: you must start off by clicking on this link and completely finish signing up for your new account. If you click on this link and decide to sign up next week, it will not work. We will not be able to work on your website.

   Think of your own custom domain name like: “myphotographysite.com”. Lunarpages will have a tool to let you know if that custom domain name is available or not.

   Use this link:
   Lunarpages: Affordable web hosting

2. Once you have completed your sign up process… use the form below to submit a request for us to begin the installation process. First in line will get our help first. After we have verified that you signed up from our site, we will contact you via email for the information necessary to start the process.
   Your Name (required):
   

   Your Email (required):
   

   Your Website name you just created (ex. mynewsitename.com) (required):
   

   Date you signed up with Lunarpages (required):
   

   Any extra message or thank you ;p
   

   Please verify that you are human by answering the question below.
   The capital of France? 
   
3. There is no step three. Easy huh? Still have questions? You can ask us in the comments section below.