HOW CAN I START A SUCCESSFUL BLOG?

This Article will help you understand and know the steps/ guideline to follow in order to create a successful blog/website.

Starting a blog is easy and a passion for many but first you will have to consider what type of blog you really want; is it a free hosted blog or a self hosted one.

Understanding the meaning of the two types of blogs you can create…

Hosted Blogs: – These are free blogs that you can create using a blogging platform or a blog maker or website builder. While,

Self Hosted Blogs: – These are blogs that lives on your own personal server or lives on the server of a third party hosting company.

These are the two types of blog you can create and make money online if you know how to write/create good quality content.

Now, let’s dive in to the steps on how you can start a successful blog:

The first step to consider is “What blogging platform do I have to use?”

• CHOOSE YOUR BLOGGING PLATFORM CORRECTLY

There are different blogging platform out there for anyone to use in order to create a blog to his/her taste. Whether you want to create a self hosted or free blogs, this is the very first step to consider. We list from the most common (popularly used; WordPress, Blogger and Wix. With these platforms (WordPress, Blogger & Wix), you can create a free and self hosted blog and earn decently from any hosting plan. But the question is; How can we create one now? That, simple! Let us show you how to do that in few steps:

Creating a Blog with WordPress  

1. Go to www.wordpress.com
2. Click on Get Started or Click on Start a Blog (On WordPress.com Homepage). You will be redirected to a new page
3. Click on (continue with Google or Email or any other option of your choice) to sign in to wordpress
4. Click on continue
5. Choose your domain name (example; https://yoursitename.com), if you already own a domain name you can use it by clicking (use a domain I own)
6. Choose a hosting plan (choose any wordpress hosting i.e Bluehost)
7. Make payment and then start Blog setup
8. Start Blogging!

Creating a Blog with Blogger 

1. Go to www.blogger.com
2. Click on create a Blog (On Blogger.com Homepage). You will be redirected to a new page
3. Click on (continue with Google or Email or any other option of your choice) to sign in to Blogger
4. Click on continue
5. Type your blog title and click on next
6. Choose your domain name (example; https://yoursitename.blogspot.com), click on next
7. Type in your blog description
8. Start Blogging!

 Creating a Blog with Wix 

1. Go to www.wix.com
2. Type in your Email Address on the empty box (with the instruction “Enter Your email address” (On wix.com homepage)
3. Click on Get Started or Click on Start a Blog (On Wix.com Homepage). You will be redirected to a new page
4. Set a Password (Choose a password) then,
5. Click on Sign Up
6. Answer the Questionnaire that would pop-up correctly
7. Set up your blog/website with AI or Manually (Your Choice)
8. Specify the type of site you want to create ‘Blog’
9. Click on ‘Next’ or ‘skip’
10. Choose the things you’d like to add to your site. You can skip and add any features later
11. Choose your site name (example; Brucasblog),
12. Click on ‘finish’
13. Download Wix Owner app on your mobile phone and continue setup
14. Switch to Premium to enjoy all features on Wix
15. Start Blogging!

Now that you’ve choose a blogging platform and probably have setup your blog, it’s time to hint on the road of success and how to achieve that.

• CHOOSE A NICHE THAT SUITS YOU

There are so many Niches that you can think of but it’s always right to choose a topic that you are passionate about and have knowledge in. This could be anything from cooking to fashion, technology, or travel. you can even choose to write and publish interesting stories of any genre for your users/ readers. But it has to be something that would be lost easier for you to do, even when you have get enough appreciation for your work.

• START WRITE QUALITY CONTENT

Writing quality content is essential when it comes to achieving success. If your content lacks the nutrient it needs to be outstanding (when being compared to other blogs with same niche as you) then you have failed to create what your audience need. Come to think of it, there are millions of blogs out here in the web and what reason would yours be preferred to others?. It’s only when your content have what larger audience are looking for. It’s challenging but it worthwhile.

Guide to follow to write a good content

Writing quality content requires a combination of skills, knowledge, and best practices.

I. Understand Your Audience

II. Define Your Content Purpose

III. Choose Engaging Topics

IV. Create a Compelling Headline

V. Write Engaging Content

VI. Optimize for Readability

VII. Edit and Proofread

VIII. Use SEO Best Practices

IX. Add Visuals and Multimedia

X. Publish and Promote