Hi everyone,
If you’re reading this, then you’re
probably curious about how I got this
blog up and running. Or maybe you’re
just starting your own journey and want
to see what it’s like for someone
relearning everything from scratch.
Either way—welcome!
So, let’s rewind a bit.
This all started with a video series
I’ve been following, guided by John and
Randy. Their step-by-step training has
been a real game-changer for me.
We first had to choose a domain name. While
some folks start their online journey
with no domain name picked out, I was
already ahead of the game—I had chosen
pollymac.com. It felt right. Simple,
personal, and something I could build my
brand around.
Next up was choosing a hosting provider.
I decided to go with the one they
recommended. It made so much sense. When
you’re following a tutorial, sticking
with the suggested tools keeps
everything smoother and less confusing,
especially when you’re new to the tech
side of things like I am.
Once the hosting was sorted, it was time
to install WordPress. This part was a
milestone. Suddenly, my blog wasn’t just
an idea anymore—it had a digital home!
After that, I added a blog theme. I went
with the one they recommended—Bloghash.
It’s clean, simple, and easy to
customize, which is exactly what I
needed. No point getting fancy with a
complicated layout when you’re still
learning the ropes.
Then came the plugins. I installed the
key ones suggested in the lessons—things
that help with performance, security,
and SEO (even if I’m still wrapping my
head around all those acronyms!).
One of the first pages I created was my
About Me page. That was both fun and a
little intimidating. Writing about
yourself is weird, right? However, it’s
also a significant aspect of connecting
with readers, and I want this blog to
feel genuine and relatable.
After learning how to edit and manage
the different parts of the blog, I
finally wrote and published my first
blog post. This told the story about my
history, trying and failing to make
money online. And my determination to
succeed this time around. That was a
proud moment for me. Hitting “publish”
felt like planting the flag on the first
stop of this journey.
And that brings us to today. Here I am
writing my second blog post. Yeah!
I’ll be sharing more of what I learn as
I go, and if you’re just starting out
too, stick with me! This path might have
a few bumps, but it’s also pretty
exciting.
Until next time,
PollyMac
