I searched the Web for step-by-step instructions on how to set up a free site with WordPress.com, but I found nothing. I first became aware that this was possible when I ran across Brandy Brow’s site at www.brandybrow.com.

Notice the address bar when you arrive on her site (http://brandybrow.wordpress.com/).

She has purchased her own domain name and re-directed it to the free WordPress site, thereby saving hosting fees. Most people coming to her site using brandybrow.com would not even notice the different URL.

I needed to do a free site for my music club, so I created this one using Brandy’s approach: www.philharmonicmusicguild.info. Check the URL in the address bar when you arrive there: http://pmgmartin.wordpress.com/. Note that you can’t always get the URL you want when you’re dealing with free services.

I’ve created a new page for the directions on how to do this. Go to Free Site with WordPress following this link. Good luck!