There are basically three ways to level in WoW. You can solo, group, or run instances, which also requires a group. Each has it's advantages and disadvantages. This World of Warcraft Leveling Guide will examine the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.
First, we'll look at running an instance. Instances can be great fun, but they are an extremely poor choice for leveling purposes. Experience points are shared and there are more deaths than outside of instances. Character deaths are the biggest impediment to leveling. If you are in a pickup group, the results can be horrible.
Running instances aren't all bad, however. If you are running with a regular group or guildies, you are much more likely to be successful. You have a better chance to get some of the nicer items for your level. Finally, there is quite a bit of social interaction. Generally, I tend to ignore instances until the higher levels. At that point the rewards are worth the risk for me.
Questing or grinding in groups is the second option. It has many of the same advantages and disadvantages as running an instance, but on a smaller scale. I would stay away from pickup groups for the most part and if you're in a bad one, don't be afraid to leave. Again you will have to share experience points.
Positively, a group should slightly increase your survivability, but results may vary. Much depends on the experience of your group. It's nice to have someone to talk to if you are grinding or doing a particularly tough quest. I tend to avoid groups in all but the toughest quests since I try to level as quickly as possible so I can enjoy the end game content.
That brings me to my preferred method of leveling, solo. Soloing can be boring and monotonous. You probably won't have the best gear. And when you are ready to group/do instances you won't have a reputation as a good player. You won't have a negative reputation either.
Why would I want to solo then? I want to get to 70 as fast as possible. When soloing, I don't have to share experience points and I don't have to deal with bad players that get me killed. The authors of both Joana's 1-70 Horde Guide and Brian Kopps 1-70 Alliance Guide, the top two WoW leveling guides, say that the best way to level is solo and will show you exactly how to level from 1-70 in the quickest possible fashion.
The best way to level in WoW is to use a World of Warcraft Leveling Guide and primarily solo. For the tougher quests, grab a partner but only stick with the partner to finish the tough quest. Avoid the instances until higher levels. At the upper levels, find a good guild and enjoy all the high end content.
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