And guess what, you can actually setup a new blog in the next 15 minutes. This 7-step beginner guide that I have just published on +Web Hosting Secret Revealed will you do just that http://www.webhostingsecretrevealed.net/blog/blogging-tips/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes/
A quick glance
In this guide, we are going to look at:
1. How to pick up the right web host and domain for your blog
2. Registering your domain on a recommended host
3. Logging into your hosting account for the first time
4. Installing WordPress
5. Writing your first post
And once you are done with these, remember to head on to http://www.webhostingsecretrevealed.net/blogging-with-whsr/ where we put up all our best blogging tips in one page (warning: things might get a little overwhelming there).
Enjoy learning – Have fun! :)