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There have been reports of this actually taking less than five minutes, but we’re not responsible for the installation being easier than it should be.

1. Make sure your host meets the requirements. Also, have a database ready with proper username and password.
2. Unzip the package you downloaded.
3. Open up wp-config-sample.php and fill in your database details. Save and rename the file to wp-config.php.
4. Upload all the files to your webhost
5. Run the installation file. Relative to where you uploaded the files, it’ll be in wp-admin/install.php.

That’s it! At the end of the installation it will give you a login and a random password. The password is random, so be sure to write it down or at least copy and paste it. Once you’re logged in you can change the password.

blog is short for Web log, a sort of online journal. They’re the hottest thing to hit the Internet since Anna Kournikova. But while personal blogs are popular, you can use a blog for your business!

• As a Web site. For a consultant, freelancer or very small business, a blog may be a free way to get a Web site fast. Just post your business description or resume and give out the blog Web address to prospective clients or customers. You can have this up and running in less than a half-hour (15 minutes if you don’t add photos).

• To create a stronger personal connection with customers. Most of us in small companies have strong personal ties to our customers, but if you conduct business primarily on the Web or over the phone, a blog might be something to try.

• To share images with clients. Many small businesses need to send or share photos, artwork, diagrams and such with clients. Some customers don’t want to receive large graphics files as e-mail attachments. A blog lets you upload them to the Web.

• To develop a following. If you are an expert in a specific field, it’s possible your blog will develop a following of devoted readers. This is certainly true in technology, but it’s possible if you’ve got expertise in any specific area, and you’re willing to add new entries to your blog regularly.

Happy Blogging!

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