A Guide To Blogging: What Is Self-Hosting?

If you’re interested in starting a blog, one of the first things you should learn and understand is the difference between hosted and self-hosted. Before we jump into that, you’ll need to find a platform for your website. The most common options are WordPress, Blogger, and Squarespace. I highly recommend WordPress, it’s the leading website platform and is used by companies like The Rolling Stones, BBC America, MTV News, Sony Music, and more. Let’s talk about WordPress… What’s the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? WordPress.com is a free site where you can create a free blog. (I italicize free because they…

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Welcome To Jolt Influence

I’m excited to announce the launch of Jolt Influence! Today is the first day of a new adventure – something I’m always willing to partake in. After two years of blogging and nearly a year in the marketing field, I decided to create Jolt Influence. I have a passion for helping others create their own blogs (and a need for creativity) – this sparked an idea. Why not create a blog about blogging?! An idea as simple as this manifested into the website you see today. Welcome to Jolt Influence, the place where digital clarity is abundant and no question goes unanswered. I’m here…

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