How to start a blog in 2020

What is a blog?

There are plenty of definitions of a blog but in simple words, a blog is like a website or a web page written by an individual/group known as content writing or blog posts. The people who write content are known as bloggers. Bloggers often come up with personal stories and perspective which allows them to directly interact with the readers.

In addition, readers start corresponding with bloggers through the comments section which builds a strong connection with them. This connection further enables you to share your ideas and interact with like-minded people which results in building the trust of your readers. This trust and loyalty of your readers then allow you to make money out of it.

How to Start a Blog in 6 Steps

Let’s start learning how to create a blog by using the following steps:

Step 1: Pick a Blog Name:

The first step in creating a blog is to find a blog name that is dependent upon your topic. You can select countless topics based on your targeted niche. If you don’t know about the topic, don’t worry you can select among these like travel, fitness, food, lifestyle, and so on. You can also share your personal experiences and how to guide blogs. A blog name should be descriptive so that readers can easily get to know what it is all about.

Once you have come up with a topic name, now you need to choose a domain extension. A .com extension is preferable than .net or .org but can also work. Remember that in order to get a blog domain, there will be no spaces in words, for instance, bloggingwithsidrahashmi.com. Now make sure that your name is not already registered by someone; however, just in case then you can add some extra words like “a” or “my”. You can also add dashes in your name sidra-blog.com etc.

Step 2: Blog Hosting and Blog Softwares:

In order to take your blog online, you need two things blog hosting and blogging software. A blog host is a company that stores your all files and delivers to users when they type your blog name. While on the other hand, the software is the ones that build your blog e.g. WordPress so they both are essential for blogging.

Step 3: Customize your Blog:

Once you are done with login your blog, the next vital step is to choose the right theme. Your theme is the first thing that represents your overall look. It shows the overall look, style, and feel of your website. The color scheme, layout, and style will determine your user experience. In your blog, design logo, background, custom font, and flexible header. Through customization, your website can stand out in the crowd.

Step 4: Content Writing:

It’s time to start creating content for your blog. There are plenty of blogs already out there so in order to stand out in the crowd, you need to write compelling headlines and draw attention introductions so that they keep reading. Furthermore, share some meaningful advice that increases engagement and draws them back. Bullet points will make it easy to read for readers.

Step 5: Publish your Blog:

Now is the time to publish your content. If you are not going to paid ads then implement SEO (search engine optimization) strategy for your blog. A good SEO will rank your website organically in search engines when your target audience searching a query of your relevant topic. Promote your blogs on social media pages like Facebook.

Make sure that your blog website is mobile-responsive because people nowadays heavily reliant on their smartphones. Therefore, Google recognizes this and rank websites accordingly.

Step 6: Make Money Blogging:

Once you have done all the above steps, now it is easy for you to start making money from your blog. There are several methods by which you can enjoy a steady stream of income in 6 months to one year. Through advertising space, offer memberships, and affiliate programs you can earn lucrative amounts.

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