Looking for a simple guide on how to start a blog?
The step-by-step guide on this page will show you how to create a blog in 20 minutes with basic computer skills.
After completing this guide you will have a great blog ready to share with the world.
This guide is made especially for beginners. I'll walk you through each step, using lots of pictures and videos to make it completely clear.
If you get stuck or have any questions at any point, just send me a message and I'll do my best to help you out.
Are you ready to start? Click here to skip the introduction and start building your blog now
How to start a blog for beginners
My name is Scott Chow, and I'm going to show you how to start blogging today. I have been building blogs and websites since 2002. During that time I launched several of my own blogs, and helped hundreds of others do the same.
I know starting a blog can seem overwhelming and intimidating. This free guide is about blogging for beginners, and will teach you how to become a blogger with basic computer skills. So whether you are 8 or 88, you can create your own blog in 20 minutes.
I'm not ashamed to admit that when I first started learning how to create a blog I made a lot of mistakes. You can benefit from more than ten years of my experience​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ I created this free guide so that the complete beginner can learn blogging quickly and easily.
So, how do you start a blog?
Learn how to create a blog in about 20 minutes by following these steps:
How to Start a Blog in 6 Steps
- Choose a blog name. Choose a descriptive name for your blog.
- Get your blog online. Register your blog and get hosting.
- Customize your blog. Choose a free blog design template and customize it.
- Write and publish your first post. Share your thoughts with the world. The fun part!
- Promote your blog. Get more people to read your blog with proper marketing.
- Make money by blogging. Choose from several options to monetize your blog.
Should you start a blog?
One of the misconceptions about starting a blog is that you need to be a good writer to be successful. Nothing could be further from the truth. People read blog sites to get a personal perspective on things, so most bloggers write in an informal and conversational style.
And because of the format, many successful bloggers will write about different topics on the same blog.
In addition, you don't need to be an expert in any of the topics you write about to have a successful blog. For example, visitors to a cooking blog don't want to read a book from a food scientist, they want to hear the experience of someone who has cooked real food, mistakes and all.
To be successful as a blogger there is only one requirement: passion for your topic.
At its heart, blogging is about sharing your knowledge with the world. Writing about things you are passionate about makes the process of starting a successful blog much easier. As long as you write about things you are genuinely interested in, your passion will shine through and keep your visitors interested.
So why would you go to the trouble of blogging? There are several reasons:
Share your story. A blog allows you to have a voice and be heard. You can share your story with the world if you so choose. One of the most commonly used methods is blogs as a diary where the blogger writes about what happens every day so that friends, family, and others can all be a part of their life.
Make money at home. Blogging can be very profitable if done correctly. The top bloggers in the world obviously earn less, but even a part-time blogger can expect to make a good profit if things are done right. The best part about it is that blogging is a form of income, as you can spend just a few hours a week writing a piece of content and continue to profit from it long after the writing is done. I go into more detail on how to blog for money later in this guide.
Your honor or your business. No, you probably won't have paparazzi following you because of your latest post. But a successful blog makes your vision a reality, and can gain you a ton of recognition in your various fields. Many bloggers are known as experts just because of their blogs, and some even get book and movie deals based on their blogs.
Find a community. Blogging at its heart is collaborative. You write a post and people comment on it. This is a great way to connect with people who have the same interests as you. Blogging allows you to educate these people based on your own experiences, and it gives you the opportunity to learn from your readers as well.
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What is a blog anyway?
In short, a blog is a type of website that focuses primarily on written content, also known as a blo
