I know that starting a blog can seem overwhelming and intimidating. This guide is all about blogging for beginners, and will teach you how to be a blogger with just basic computer skills.
What is a blog?
A blog is a type of website that focuses mainly on written content, also known as blog posts. In popular culture we mostly hear about news blogs or celebrity blog sites, but as you’ll see in this guide, you can start a successful blog on just about any topic that runs on your mind.
Bloggers often write from a personal perspective that allows them to connect directly with their readers. In addition, most blogs also have a “comments” section where readers can correspond with the blogger.
Should you start a blog?
One of the misconceptions about starting a blog is that you need to be a great writer to be successful. People read blog sites to get a personal perspective on things, so mostly you have to take care of bloggers write in a very informal and conversational style.
In addition, you don’t need to be an expert on your topic in order to have a successful blog. For example, readers of a cooking blog don’t want to read a textbook from a food scientist, they want to hear the experiences of someone who has actually cooked some real meals, mistakes and all.
As a successful blogger there is just one requirement: Passion on your topic.
Blogging is about sharing your knowledge with the world. Choosing a topic that you are passionate about makes the process of starting a successful blog so much easier.
There are some few reasons: why trouble of making blogs?
• Make money from home. Blogging can be quite lucrative if done correctly. The top bloggers in the world obviously earn quite a bit, but even a part-time blogger can expect to make a nice profit if things are done correctly. The best part about it is that blogging is a form of passive income, since you can spend just a few hours a week writing a blog post and then continue to make money from it long after the blog post is written. I go into much more detail on how to blog for money later in this guide.
• Share your story. A blog allows you to have a voice and be heard. You can share your story with the entire world if you so choose. One of the most common ways blogs are used are as a diary where the blogger writes about their daily experiences so that friends, family, and others can all be a part of their lives.
• Recognition for yourself or your business. No, you probably won’t have paparazzi following you around because of your latest blog post. But a successful blog can gain you a ton of recognition in your respective field. Many bloggers are known as experts just because of their blogs, and some have even gotten book and movie deals based on their blogs.
• Find a community. Blogging at its heart is interactive. You write a blog post and people comment on it. This is a great way to connect with people who are interested in the same things as you are. Blogging allows you to teach these people based on your experience, and it gives you the opportunity to learn from your readers as well.
How to Start a Blog in 6 Steps
- Pick a blog name. Choose something Creative.
- Get your blog online. Register your blog and get hosting.
- Customize your blog. Choose a free template and make it.
- Write & publish your first post. The fun part!
- Promote your blog. Get more people to read your blog.
- Make money blogging. Choose from several options to monetize your blog.