How to Start Joomla 2.5 from Scratch from GoDaddy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Search for a website domain name and register it.

   (call customer service if you are not sure what to do, they will talk with you on the phone for hours and walk you through everything, they are GREAT!) , You should see an app called Joomla.
   
   Click on it. , Select your domain name and click next.
   
   Now give your database a name and choose a password, then click next. (This all might seem difficult but it only gets easier, remember, the beginning of trying something new for the first time is always the most difficult in the beginning, so tough it out). ,, I recommend clicking the checkbox that says "yes, Install the sample joomla content!" as a way to learn how to use Joomla, then once you get the hang of it, uninstall and reinstall the joomla app with your website so you can start from scratch. ,, So for example ( xoxoxoxo.com/administrator) ,,,,
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   Step 2: Set up a hosting account with GoDaddy.

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   Step 3: When you are logged in to your GoDaddy account

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   Step 4: click on My Account

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   Step 5: then click on Web Hosting

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   Step 6: then click the green Launch button.

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   Step 7: Click the install now button.

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   Step 8: Joomla is going to want you to install it into a folder (for example: your website name .com/joomla) DELETE THE JOOMLA AFTER THE .COM/

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   Step 9: Click next.. you now have to choose an admin name and choose a password.

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    Step 10: Godaddy will then send you a confirmation email when the joomla app is fully installed to use with your website.

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    Step 11: You have to type your website into your browser and type /administrator at the end of it.

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    Step 12: This will bring you to the "backend" of your website and you have to type in your username and password.

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    Step 13: The best way to learn from here is to watch videos on https://youtube.com/watch?v=9B4hZEPAChc for there are hundreds of tutorial to get you going.

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    Step 14: If you have followed all these steps

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    Step 15: click on the video attached to this article and you should be on your way.

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    Step 16: Joomla is great for using templates which can be downloaded.

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