Set Up Instructions


Dreamhost: What to purchase

  1. Make sure to use this link to get a “Buy 1 year, Get 2 years free” hosting deal
  2. Click any button that says “Get Started”
  3. Under “Shared Starter” ($2.95/mo), click sign up now
  4. Repeat step 4
  5. If you’ve purchased (or are purchasing a domain in this order), enter your domain name here. Otherwise you select “Choose a domain later”
  6. On Right side, find and click on 3 year
  7. Uncheck DreamShield protection, keep Dreamhost email checked
  8. The total price due today should be just under $115.00 USD. This is your price for hosting for 3 years and email for 1 year. You will not receive another hosting charge for 3 years but you will receive a yearly charge for the email plan (currently $19.99/year).
  9. Fill in your card and personal details on left
  10. Click “Submit Order”

 

MailerLite: What to purchase

  1. Visit this link and select the Growing Business Plan. While it may be tempting to choose the “Free Plan”, a Growing Business plan is required to access important features such as sending blog posts to subscribers as well as creating and saving templates.
  2. You will be taken through a lot of questions about your site and how it is used. Answer truthfully and to the best of your knowledge.
  3. You will need to verify your account. This is done by them sending you an email. Click on the link within the email. 
  4. Continue following the steps / answering questions. 
  5. After you’re done, you may see a yellow bar at the top saying your account is under review. This is normal. It may take a day or two but they will review your account to make sure you are a legitimate person.