The Basics: 5 Tips On How To Start A Blog

“I’m thinking of starting a blog, where should I start?” “What advice would you give to a new blogger?” “Blogger or WordPress?” I get asked questions like this quite often in emails, or I spend a train riding talking with one of my followers that ran into me on the platform. Starting a blog can seem daunting, especially when you see how advanced your favorite bloggers are. But keep in mind every seasoned blogger was at one point in time a “newbie”. So we’ve listed five tips on how to start a blog.

1. Find your Niche

Finding you niche is so essential in creating a blog. What do you plan to talk about. What is your subject matter? What is your passion? Do you want to write about fashion? Food?Health? Parenting? Whatever it is, figure it out and go for it. If it’s hard to come by right away, don’t worry it’ll come to you.

2. Pick a Platform

Blogger…Wordpress…Tumblr, oh my! These are your more popular platforms. But each platform has very different functions that meet certain needs for each blogger. Maybe you want to start off with more of a professional look. Or maybe you want a more laid back platform. Maybe you need something that’s easy to learn and navigate. Every blogger has a particular platform that they like over another. It’s really all up to you, there really is no wrong way to start.

3. Be Genuine

This seems cliche, but it’s very true. If you believe in what you write then your audience will believe it as well. If you love what you’re writing about, it will shine through your pictures and writing. Many other bloggers will tell you the same. As the blogging world becomes more and more saturated, being genuine is what will set you apart from the others. If you’re entering into the blogging world just for the perks (i.e. free stuff, money) you will burn out…quickly.

4. Start blogging

This is the easiest part…just dive in. Pouring your thoughts and ideas into your baby is the best part of blogging. The more you keep up with your content, your followers will come.

5. Be Patient

Very few bloggers break big early in their blog careers. It will take some time to get the value of your content up and to meet and network with industry people. It will take time to learn the platform that you’re using. It will take time to learn all about HTML, SEO, widgets, etc. Don’t get down on yourself if you’re not getting flooded with emails and comments right away. Let yourself grow and before you know it, you’re five years will have passed and now you’re a well seasoned blogger.

Happy Blogging!!!

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