Know How To Start A Blog

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By Frank Gibson


Blogging can be a lot of fun. But it is also a lot of hard work. Of course, this depends on how you go about it and what your intentions are. Some people want to take it more seriously and decide to make money out of it. Other people want to get their message across. There are people who want to learn how to start a blog, simply because this is something they want to do in their spare time.

There are a couple of steps that lie ahead. They may be confusing, but the challenge can also lead to many rewards which will follow. You will get to know about the various platforms and the themes as well as the domains and what is right for you. At first, this may sound like Greek, but after a while, it becomes like reading something off the back of your hand.

However, you also have to be aware that it takes time to learn how to create this. There is a learning curve, but everyone who has been here would have crossed this path and gone onto the next stage. It can be confusing, but there are always online resources. Most of these are free. There are chats and videos, which will help you to get started.

The first things is to decide what type of blog you want to create. This will result in the platform you will have. For example, most people will opt for Wordpress which is easy to set up and just as easy to blog from. You can easily create posts, insert images and videos.

Of course, it is not a good idea to put your advertising on your blog as soon as you get started. You need to earn the trust of your readers. You should have a few posts on your blog before you get started. Let this grow somewhat before you advertise. You can market it with social media because this is often free and it is a good way in which it will grow.

It can become more complicated when you are buying a domain. But there are more advantages to this because it becomes your website. It is easier to navigate in the search engines and it is recommended that people buy a domain when they plan to grow their blog and they decide they want to make money from it.

It doesn't have to cost a huge amount of money. However, if you want to get your blog going faster, it is a good idea to buy a domain which is older. It can cost a lot of money, but it will depend on the age. Most people will buy a new domain and spend more time marketing it.

This can be a good idea, because you can find someone at a reasonable price. You can ask for changes. They will do the logo according to the colors that go with your theme, for example. There are also websites that have a variety of themes which you can choose from and charge a once off rate. However, they are not unique. You need to weigh up your options once again.




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