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How to lớn Start a Blog in 7 Easy Steps
Before you move into action, here are some valuable facts about why you should start a blog.
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Think about why are you starting a blog
Do you want to lớn communicate something, lượt thích a message or an idea? do you want to build a community around a topic you are interested in?
A blog can help you lớn accomplish many things, such as: inform, educate, promote and even sell.
It’s important that you take some time khổng lồ figure out your message and the purpose of your blog. Here are some reasons why people create a blog & enjoy blogging:
To use it as an outlet for creative expression.To establish expertise and build an audience.To network with others và grow a business.To enhance writing & thinking skills.To become self-employed or make more money.Blogging has a lot of benefits and for some people, it can be a great way khổng lồ earn extra income online.
A quick primer for beginners – Starting a blog quickly
There are four important steps khổng lồ making a blog fast và smart. If you are familiar with these things, you can mix up a blog in 15-20 minutes or even less ( → Jump lớn Step #4 & skip the basics if you are eager lớn start):
Pick a blogging niche (topic).Select the best blog platform.Get a domain & web hosting.Install WordPress software.Creating a blog is your first step in entering the blogging world. However, to be successful online you have to learn more. We have more than 100 không lấy phí guides and resources on giasuviet.edu.vn khổng lồ help you khổng lồ succeed on the web!
Step #1: Pick a niche for your blog
Before you start a blog & make it as a blogger, you have to select a blogging niche.
In simple terms, a blog niche is a specific topic area that you will be writing about most often, or even exclusively.
To pick the right niche for your new blog, begin by making a menu of all of the topics that excite you and make you want to talk about them.
Think of things that you enjoy doing in your spare time. For example, are you an amateur photographer, or an avid programmer?Consider all of the things that you would like to learn. For example, bởi you aspire to take cooking classes?Lastly, contemplate all of your plans và projects that are currently underway. For example, vị you plan to go back to college to complete your education?There are no restrictions – you can include any personal or professional interests on the list.
This simple exercise will help you to select a niche that you are the most interested in. This way, you can follow your passion và enjoy your blogging journey.
Read more:
How to Find & Validate Your Niche (Guide)
Step #2: Choose a blogging platform
At this stage, you’ll need lớn look at the currently available blogging platforms & determine the type of blog management software that you are going lớn use.
When it comes khổng lồ blogging sites, you have a few options. Below are usage statistics showing the distribution of blog technologies in the United States.
As of 01.11.2021, source: BuiltWith.comAs you can see from the graph above, WordPress software is by far the most popular technology for blogging, with a 90%+ market nói qua in the U.S.
I recommend building your blog using the self-hosted WordPress blog setup that I nói qua in this guide.
With a WordPress content Management System (CMS), you can set up your blog và run it using your own domain và web hosting.
You’ll be fully in charge of your blog và its contents. It will cost just a few dollars per month for the webspace (hosting account), & around ten dollars per year for a domain. The actual blogging software is free.
If you want total control of your blog, or plan to lớn run ads, sell products and services via your blog, this is the best way to go.
What about không tính phí blogging sites?
For many new bloggers, it’s tempting lớn start a blog using miễn phí hosted platforms such as Blogger or Tumblr.