Blogging........hmmmmm that sounds nice, start your own blog today.
Starting a blog can be annoying when you don't get it
all right. Some years back when I started blogging,
I came across many obstacles because I lack some
basic knowledge on how to start a blog.
I made quite some research then but all required
technical skills which gave me set back.
Technology is advancing day by day and new tins
pop up online daily, today I am proud to say all
many obstacles I came across back then have
been resolved. No need to worry about technical
skills before you can start a blog of your own now.
Below are things that will assist you to start
your own personal blog.
No Coding skills (html, css, php) is needed.
Is there anything you enjoy or are really passionate about?
If there is, then start a blog about it. When I started my first blog,
I was really interested in free browsing and new tech gadgets,
so I picked that topic. It makes no sense to start a blog about
something you have no interest in, while it’s much easier to
write articles and posts about topics that you are passionate about.
It is better when you have interest in a specific field
for a long time, because you are already an expert.
Learn more about what you desire to blog about.
But, if you still get stucked on ideas of topic or niche you
want to write about, think about your hobbies or just start blogging
about your daily activities, memorable moments or
simply about everything.
Note: if you already have an idea of what niche you want move to
step 2
made using the WordPress blogging platform.
In fact, WordPress has been downloaded over
70 million times and is used by many popular blogs and websites.
Reasons why I think using WordPress/Blogger is the best way to start your blog:
==>You can choose from many different layouts and free themes
==>You can easily write blog posts and add pictures/images to your blog
==>You are able to categorize your blog posts and create a custom menu
==>People can comment and share your blog
Nothing is free honestly
Yes, you can create a free blog on a blogger.com or tumblr.com,
but they are not actually free. And let highlight the reasons below:
You are not able to get your OWN domain
All you will get is a sub-domain. My blog (sanxynet.com)
has its own domain, but if I had decided to start a blog on
blogger.com (for example), then it would look like
sanxynet.blogspot.com – less professional, isn’t it?
NO control over your blog
Your blog is hosted on another site, thus you are not the
“owner” of this property. If moderators decide that your
blog does not fit with their policies,
they can delete your blog without any warnings. In short,
all your hard work and time spent on the blog will
disappear in matter of seconds.
You are not able to earn money via blogging
If you create a blog, you can earn money with it,
lots of people are. Deciding to
earn money with your free blog, you are unable to do it
on a free blog. They simply don’t allow you to do that.
Even if they do, they want their own cut, which is
usually 50%.
Depending on what you want from the blog, if you don’t plan to blog
more than few months then definitely start with a free blog.
A self-hosted blog on your own domain (yourblog.com) is
by far the best option. It gives you full control over your
blog and you will look more professional. It is also a great
choice for people who want to blog for long-term, share their
knowledge, become a blogger and earn some money from it.
will cost approximately $3 a year.
click here to see list of where you can register a cheap domain
name and hosting your domain as well.
Your Domain Name should have the listed qualities below:
If you still want to try out free blog/sub-domain,Starting a blog can be annoying when you don't get it
all right. Some years back when I started blogging,
I came across many obstacles because I lack some
basic knowledge on how to start a blog.
I made quite some research then but all required
technical skills which gave me set back.
Technology is advancing day by day and new tins
pop up online daily, today I am proud to say all
many obstacles I came across back then have
been resolved. No need to worry about technical
skills before you can start a blog of your own now.
Below are things that will assist you to start
your own personal blog.
No Coding skills (html, css, php) is needed.
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| How To Start Blogging |
What Do I Need To Start A Blog?
1. DECIDE WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO BLOG ABOUT
The first thing you need to do is pick a blog topic.
Is there anything you enjoy or are really passionate about?
If there is, then start a blog about it. When I started my first blog,
I was really interested in free browsing and new tech gadgets,
so I picked that topic. It makes no sense to start a blog about
something you have no interest in, while it’s much easier to
write articles and posts about topics that you are passionate about.
It is better when you have interest in a specific field
for a long time, because you are already an expert.
Learn more about what you desire to blog about.
But, if you still get stucked on ideas of topic or niche you
want to write about, think about your hobbies or just start blogging
about your daily activities, memorable moments or
simply about everything.
Note: if you already have an idea of what niche you want move to
step 2
2. DECIDE WHICH BLOGGING PLATFORM TO USE, FREE OR SELF-HOSTED?
Most of the blogs on the internet are
made using the WordPress blogging platform.
In fact, WordPress has been downloaded over
70 million times and is used by many popular blogs and websites.
Reasons why I think using WordPress/Blogger is the best way to start your blog:
==>You can choose from many different layouts and free themes
==>You can easily write blog posts and add pictures/images to your blog
==>You are able to categorize your blog posts and create a custom menu
==>People can comment and share your blog
Nothing is free honestly
Yes, you can create a free blog on a blogger.com or tumblr.com,
but they are not actually free. And let highlight the reasons below:
You are not able to get your OWN domain
All you will get is a sub-domain. My blog (sanxynet.com)
has its own domain, but if I had decided to start a blog on
blogger.com (for example), then it would look like
sanxynet.blogspot.com – less professional, isn’t it?
NO control over your blog
Your blog is hosted on another site, thus you are not the
“owner” of this property. If moderators decide that your
blog does not fit with their policies,
they can delete your blog without any warnings. In short,
all your hard work and time spent on the blog will
disappear in matter of seconds.
You are not able to earn money via blogging
If you create a blog, you can earn money with it,
lots of people are. Deciding to
earn money with your free blog, you are unable to do it
on a free blog. They simply don’t allow you to do that.
Even if they do, they want their own cut, which is
usually 50%.
Depending on what you want from the blog, if you don’t plan to blog
more than few months then definitely start with a free blog.
A self-hosted blog on your own domain (yourblog.com) is
by far the best option. It gives you full control over your
blog and you will look more professional. It is also a great
choice for people who want to blog for long-term, share their
knowledge, become a blogger and earn some money from it.
WHAT IS THE COST OF STARTING A SELF-HOSTED BLOG ON YOUR OWN DOMAIN?
Not much. You will need a domain name and hosting that
will cost approximately $3 a year.
click here to see list of where you can register a cheap domain
name and hosting your domain as well.
Your Domain Name should have the listed qualities below:
- Catchy
- Unique
- Easy to remember
go to blogger.com and sign in with your gmail account.
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