How to start a Blog: Step-by-Step guide for beginners

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I am doing blogging for about three months. When I posted my first ever blog post: My idea and intention were very clear what will be my blog is about!

Many people asked me, How did you start a blog. They told me that they wanted to start a blog. However, they have no idea where to start and what to do first.

First of all, I want to say Congratulation if you have decided to start your blog. This decision could potentially change your life for the better. If you are a beginner and looking for a simple step-by-step guide on how to start a blog, you are definitely in the right place!

How to start a blog in simple steps

Follow these step-by-step instructions you should have your blog started in no time at all.

• Decide your blog niche.
• Pick Blog name.
• Choose a blogging platform.
• Hosting plan
• Design the blog

Let's dive in!

Decide your blog niche

Starting a blog is a good idea. However, what are you going to blog about? What are you good at? What are you passionate about?

Here are a few examples of different blog niches:

• Art
• Beauty/Hair/Makeup/Skincare
• DIY
• Educational
• Fashion
• Fitness
• Healthy Eating/Nutrition
• Home Decor
• Home Improvement
• Mental Health/Chronic Illness
• Parenting
• Recipes
• Relationships/Marriage/Dating
• Sewing/Knitting
• Travel
• Therapy

There are many successful bloggers out there who blog about anything and everything, but as a beginner, I think it’s best to narrow down your niche.

Pick Blog name

One of my favourite part of starting a new blog is finding an amazing name for it. My blog domain is kingdomprincy, and Blog name is Kingdom. 

Why I choose the Kingdom? The answer is simple. My name meaning is the King, and this is my place to rule. I can do anything here. 

Try not to come up with something too long; your blog name should be two words long maximum, easy to spell, and it should remind your audience of your blog niche.

Choose a Blogging Platform

Now, the technical part. Don't worry, there are many platforms to create a blog for free, and you don't have to be master in HTML for it.

Here are some few free platforms :

• Wix
•  Joomla
• Yola
• Hubpages
• Contentful
• Jekyll
• WordPress
• Blogger
• Tumbler 
• Medium

Hosting plan

What is web hosting?

Web hosting is a service that allows organizations and individuals to post a website or web page onto the Internet.

Every website needs hosting. I did a lot of research on the different hosting companies, observed what successful blogger’s choices were. And I found Bluehost the most recommended by the successful bloggers.

Design the blog

 Now comes the fun part where you begin to build your blog.

You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.

The most important step is to choose a theme. It should be uncomplicated. Attractive to the audience.

I used Blogger then I will suggest you my favourites theme are: 

Notable and Soho.

Final Thoughts

• Success did not come in a single day. So, stop expecting and start blogging now.
• You do not have to be an expert writer for blogging. (It is just a myth!)
• Do not post daily. Schedule your post twice a week or thrice. Let your the audience know about the scheduling.
• Get inspired
• Be creative and be yourself.

Dear readers, if want to start a new blog and you have no idea where to start then you can message me: click here. Do you like my post then, please comment.

Until my next blog post, here's wishing you lots of joy and happiness!

With love,

Princy

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