Are you thinking of creating a blog?
Great! you landed at the right place. I know exactly how it feels because its still so fresh and remember every feeling what I was going through when I decided to launch my Blog.
I was overwhelmed with mixed thoughts like:
where I should start from?
what topic should I choose?
and the most important thing is what should I write?
I did lots of brainstorming, thinking and using various hit and trial methods to put all things together and start the Blog.I am also a starter, So, I thought Why not write a blog about How to start a blog? I compiled 9 steps to start an Awesome blog. So, let's get started!!
What is a Blog?
Before, going further first let's talk about.
What is a Blog? It is a medium to create online presence, attract leads and communicate with people. It is a way to share your expertise and knowledge with your audience about a specific Topic. For example I am good in Home Decor,so decided to share my ideas about Home Decor to my audiences.
Blog is a powerful tool to drive traffic in, which will later be converted into sales and the ultimate goal is to help people by sharing knowledge and achieve growth in business. By Blogging you can make money in different ways for example you can sell your product, place online ads, by promoting other brands and by affiliate marketing. So, let's start with steps.
1. Step: Brainstorm your Best Niche/Topic for Blog
Firstly, think and choose a topic which you are passionate about or you have got an expertise in. It can be of any subject area may be Home Decor, Health, Beauty, Outdoor or cool gear. So pick the idea which gives niche your personal touch which will lead people to connect with you and also give edge to your blog than other people. But, make sure you are writing blog for other people so, you need to provide answers to their question, your blog should provide solution to their queries. To find the niche and perfect keywords you can check Mangools.com
It is very helpful resource to find out Niches and keywords for.
2. Select a blogging Platform
Now you need to look for the blogging platform, there are number of platforms available in internet space some are free or self hosted. On for free platforms gives the opportunity to own your name. Whereas with self hosted platform you buy the domain name, apart from complying with your domain registrar and web hosting company's rules, you are the authority of your blog and its content. Best blogging platforms are Wix , Wordpress, Squarespace, Weebly, Site123.
3. Create your account on the web hosting platform
Create your account on the web hosting platform. Choose the plan which you want to go with. For blogging I would suggest go with standard plan or the plan which provide unlimited bandwidth. That will help your website to load fast. Because we want our website to upload quick!! Check out few web hosting platform
4. Select the Domain name
Domain name will be your name in online space by which you will be know. It may or may not connect with your Niche. It is a unique URL on the internet. the rule of thumb is go with Dot com other ending can works as well. But , I would recommend Dot com it gives reader a sense of trust and originality (Its just my thinking!! ). But if you are OK you can pick dot net or Dot Org too.
5. Select the correct theme template
Now you have domain name, real work start now. Make sure you choose pleasing template which go with your niche or your expertise. Wix has really amazing templates and cool design. Which make it stand out from others.
6. Start writing Blog
Writing a Blog is the most interesting part of creating a Blog website. So, now you start sharing your knowledge and creating engaging post for your audience. To make your post more engaging and to connect with audience, I would suggest write your post as we talk. for example when we chit chat with our fiends and family!!.We show them that we care how they feel. Show your personality so that they can relate to you. It will take time don't worry .I was there, I know and I am still learning!! But you can learn How to write cool blog.
7. Start promoting your Blog
Now imagine that you have open a new shop/ business or a manufacturing unit so what do you do after that? You invite people so that they come and see your products or services. so, If they like it they will buy that. Same idea behind your website too. But this time instead of in person its online in person. Once you done creating your post make sure to edit and prof read. Publish your post and Share post on social platform for example Facebook, Instagram or twitter. If you do not share people will not come to know. So, please do share!! Make sure to add SEO so that it will easily searchable. To learn How to promote a blog , Click funnel has very handy and in depth training about How to build email list and track your visitor. It helps to learn How to reach more people and to connect with audiences and help them by sharing specific ideas.
8. Monetize your website
To monetize your website you can sell products, promote other products, join affiliate marketing program, running ads on your website or sponsored posts. But just make sure you create engaging and knowledgeable content. Once this part is done properly, it will help to build audience, which later on help your website to grow.
Just remember we all together in this journey! everyday we learn and grow!! Share your comments, stay safe and Enjoy life!!
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