Blogger is the simplest way to create a blog that makes your life easier. It has all the necessary features, including integrated social media sharing buttons and automated posting. You can also import your existing posts from other platforms. And since it’s free, there’s no risk or commitment to see if blogging will work for you.
If you’re starting a blog, you’re probably wondering how to get started. Maybe you already have a blog but want to start making money, or perhaps you don’t have a blog yet but would like to create one.
If you’re starting a blog, you’re probably wondering how to get started. Maybe you already have a blog but want to start making money, or perhaps you don’t have a blog yet but would like to create one.
In this blog post, we’ll walk through what to do before you launch your blog, how to choose a domain name, and how to monetize your blog once it is up and running.
You are probably starting with just one blog. You’re probably mistaken if you think you can’t get a blog business up and running. But if you know what works, you can make more money from your blog than you ever dreamed possible. You can also have fun doing it and help people while at it! You’ll have more fun than you ever imagined and get paid for being you.
A Beginner’s Guide To Blogging
- Write a list of goals for your blog
- Set up your hosting
- Choose a domain name
- Set up WordPress
- Pick a theme
- Pick a logo
- Find a niche
- Get readers
- Make Money
- Publish content
- Profit
Blog title: How to do SEO without doing SEO
Blog hook: You want more organic traffic to your website, but you struggle to rank on page one. This is a tale as old as the first Google slap. Luckily for you, I have the answer.
Blog intro: The art of doing SEO without doing SEO is like Bruce Lee’s art of fighting without fighting. While your competitors are grinding out content and begging for links, use these non-SEO hacks to drive sweet traffic to your website.
What is SEO?
SEO or Search Engine Optimization is the art of ranking #1 on Google and other search engines such as Bing and DuckDuckGo. In recent years, SEO has become more accessible to new learners, and blogging has become somewhat saturated.
SEO competition is at an all-time high. How can you fight against such strong odds?
Ask many SEOs, and they’ll tell you that SEO is just about content and links. While this isn’t entirely wrong, those marketers are missing out on an entire (and essential) aspect of driving traffic to a website: the art of creative promotion.
How To Start A Blog
So, you’re ready to start a blog. Awesome!
You’ll first need a domain name, and you’ll need to choose a theme. You’ll also need a web hosting service, so pick an affordable and reliable one.
To get your blog off the ground, you’ll need to register it for free on WordPress.com. You can use a different hosting provider if you’d prefer, but there’s no need to get fancy.
Once you’ve registered your domain, log into your hosting service’s dashboard. If you don’t know what this is, you can find out here.
You should see your domain name and hosting services listed on the left side of your dashboard.
Now, you’ll want to install WordPress. Don’t worry; it’s super easy. Just follow the instructions, and you’ll be up and running quickly.
Steps for starting a blog
- Set up a domain name
- Pick a niche
- Decide what kind of blog you want to have
- Get started
- Grow your blog
- Sell products
- Make Money
Blog intro: If you’re starting blogging, you probably wonder how. Maybe you already have a blog but want to start making money. Or perhaps you don’t have a blog yet but would like to create one.
Set up a domain name.
A domain name is the address of your website. It helps people find you, and search engines know where to look for information on the web.
To set up a domain name, you need to purchase a domain from a registrar. There are many different types of registrars, so choose the one that best suits your needs.
Domain names cost between $0.99 and $12.99 per year, and there are plenty of options.
It would help if you also considered whether or not to register your domain name in your country of residence. For example, if you are a Canadian resident, you should register your domain name in Canada. This is because Google and other search engines list results based on the location of your website’s server.
Register a domain name as soon as possible if you plan to start a blog. The longer you wait, the more expensive it will be.
What’s In It For Me?
Blogging is a great way to build authority, reach new audiences, and make money. But, if you’re starting, you might wonder what you get from blogging.
Here are a few things you should know:
You can make money
Blogging is a great way to build authority and reach new audiences. Not only that, but you can monetize your blog and make some money while you’re at it.
Most popular blogs charge anywhere from $20/per month to $100/per month to host them, and you can get a decent amount of traffic through affiliate marketing. So, if you have a blog about writing, you could potentially make money by promoting someone else’s product.
I’ve made hundreds of dollars from selling someone else’s products, and I’ve seen it happen many times before. I’ll list some of the most popular affiliate programs below:
- Amazon Associates
- StumbleUpon Affiliate Program
- ShareASale Affiliate Program
- CJ Affiliate Program
If you don’t want to do affiliate marketing, you can always go straight for the ad revenue. Most of the top blogs on the web charge $50-$100 per month to get their traffic. You can always make more than that; if you have the time and passion, you could charge $5,000+ monthly.
You can create a brand.
If you’re starting blogging, you should be aware that there is a lot of competition out there.
A lot of people start blogs, and they don’t have a clear idea of what they want to say or what they want to talk about.
It’s hard to stand out when thousands of other blogs like yours exist. But, if you’re willing to put in the time and effort, you can eventually become the go-to resource in your niche.
And once you do that, you can charge a lot of money.
If you write about a subject that people are passionate about, then you can potentially become the person to ask about that topic. For example, if you start a blog about programming.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bloggers.
Q: How long did it take to build up your followers?
A: I started blogging in high school and have been doing it for over a year now. My readership has grown pretty slowly but steadily, and I am now reaching thousands of readers a day!
Q: What did you learn from your readers?
A: I learned that there is a huge gap between what people think and what they want. I had been blogging for almost two years before I realized this. There were so many times I could have taken a hint from my readers and made my blog more personal, but I never did.
Q: Do you have any tips for starting a blog?
A: Start blogging when you have an idea. If you write well, people will love it! Don’t worry about what other people think.
Top Myths About Bloggers
- It would help if you had a lot of traffic and must have lots of comments.
- You must be very creative, witty, and talented.
- You must be able to write long posts and not many short ones.
Conclusion
Before blogging, I was skeptical about whether I’d have any readers. After all, how many people will read a blog about technology?
But I’m glad I decided to try it. My posts got a lot of attention, and eventually, I did start getting regular traffic.
