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How can I start blogging ? - Shedi - 01-16-2025
Starting a blog is simple, you have to understand the basics in blogging and financially stable to start up a good blog.
Starting a blog can be simple if you follow these steps:
- Define the purpose of your blog
Purpose: Why do you want to blog? (Share knowledge, build a brand, earn money, etc.)
Niche: Choose a topic you’re passionate about and that has an audience (travel, tech, fashion, finance, etc.).
- Choose a Blogging Platform
Free Platforms: Medium, Blogger, WordPress.com (limited customization).
Self-Hosted Platforms: WordPress.org, Ghost, or Wix (more control and customization, but requires hosting).
- Pick a Domain Name and Hosting
Domain Name: Choose a catchy, memorable, and relevant name (e.g., yourblogname.com).
Hosting Providers: Bluehost, SiteGround, HostGator, or Cloudways for self-hosted blogs.
- Set Up Your Blog
Install your chosen blogging platform.
Choose and customize a theme that matches your niche.
Install essential plugins for SEO, security, and performance (for WordPress: Yoast SEO, Jetpack, etc.).
Then create a quality content, I mean unique content for your blog and stand a chance to monetize it using Google AdSense and other ads companies.