GUIDE TO BECOMING A BLOGGER:
One of the most frequenty asked questions I get is: “How Can I Become a Blogger?
Have you been thinking you might like to learn how to become a blogger? But, the main thing that has been stopping you is that you have no idea where to begin when it comes to creating a blog? If yes, then you have landed on the right site! 😊
The digital world has opened a multitude of opportunities across various platforms for people to communicate and create content about the things they are passionate about.
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Women, for example, are now rising to fame as influencers and content creators who share content about a variety of topics like beauty, fashion, travel, health, hobbies, and even child care and parenting.
You may very well have your own list of people you follow online… whether they are bloggers, vloggers, or social media influencers on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, etc.
In this post, we will look into the process of creating and monetizing a blog so you can discover whether your desire to start a blog could become your next big thing!
CAN ANYONE LEARN TO BLOG – WHAT EXACTLY IS A BLOG?
In simplest terms, a blog is a website, or in some cases just a part of a website where you can find information about your favorite topics depending on the niche of the particular website.
Consider some of the influential people you follow online. Do they have a website where they share information in the form of written posts and/or videos?
Could you see yourself creating something along these lines? Is this what has given you the inspiration and incentive to learn how to become a blogger and make money?
A lot of blogs are personal blogs and are created for the sole purpose of connecting with family and friends and sharing information, photos, etc. online with these people.
However, in recent years more and more people have been creating blogs that are focused on a specific niche.
Niche Blogging is very popular since a niche website has the potential to attract anyone and everyone who may have an interest in the niche topic.
Another opportunity that the Internet and social media have given to content creators is the ability to earn money online as a blogger.
Nowadays, blogging is most often done by people who are looking to break away from the boredom and limitations of their 9 to 5 jobs. Many of them are looking to turn their blogs into at least a part-time, if not a full-time business.
Others may already own a business and would like to widen the reach of their business by creating a blog to spotlight their business and all that it has to offer.
Either way, you can learn how you can become a blogger and make money, while at the same time being involved in something you are passionate about.
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This course will not only save you a lot of time, but prevent you from making a lot of the most common beginner mistakes as well. So many bloggers just jump in and start a blog without having any idea what they are doing.
After blogging for a year, or two, or even five years or more they discover that not only did they NOT set things up correctly in the beginning, but furthermore most everything they have been doing since that time has not been done correctly either.
This means that after all this time they are pretty much back to square one. They find themselves starting over and re-doing all of the things they have been doing wrong for the past several years.
HOW DO YOU BECOME A BLOGGER AND MAKE MONEY BLOGGING?
There are a lot of ways to get started on your goal of becoming a blogger. There are some FREE options… but, of course, as you can imagine anything that is free is going to have certain conditions and limitations. As they say., you get what you pay for!
When you are paying nothing you pretty much have to settle for whatever you get. Therefore, the free blogging platforms are not suggested for those who wish to make money from their blogging efforts.
The best and most popular option is to start a WordPress blog. WordPress is the best blogging platform by far for those looking to become a blogger and earn money with their blog.
Reading the following posts will be helpful in explaining this in more detail:
* READ MORE: The Best Platform for Blogging is Not One of The Free Platforms
* READ MORE: WordPress.com vs WordPress.org – What is the Difference?
SHOULD I START A BLOG ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Some people suggest that you start a blog on sites such as Tumblr, Facebook or any of the other numerous micro-blogging or social media platforms.
Although this can be a good way to find readers who may be interested in the topic you are writing about, it is certainly NOT a suggested option if it is your intention to become any sort of serious blogger.
You may wish to add a few of your posts to places like Facebook, Tumblr, etc. But, using one of these platforms to host your blog will NOT get you to where you want to be!
These sites may be good for syndicating your posts and creating some backlinks to your site, but they are not a viable option for starting a successful blogging enterprise.
If the entire purpose of your pursuing the opportunity to become a blogger is because you would like to make money from your blog, then creating your blog on one of these platforms is not something you want to do.
Not only is social media an ever changing medium, it is also well documented that Facebook in particular has been on a downward spiral for quite a number of years. Over the past several years the number of people leaving Facebook continues to far outweigh the number of new people joining.
Additionally, building an online business on property you do NOT own is a dangerous long-term strategy. There is no guarantee the platform will not decide to change the rules, limit your reach, or limit your access at some time in the future.
Think about it like building your home. Would you invest your time, money and energy building your home on property you do not own?
There are several other free options as well, but for the best results in making money from your blogging efforts a self-hosted WordPress blog is where you need to begin.
* READ MORE: What is a Self-Hosted Website
NOTE: To get started building your blog you will need to follow the steps below.
For your convenience we have linked each of the points 1 through 10
to a page on our site where you can find more in-depth content on the subject.
10 STEPS TO STARTING A BLOG AND BECOMING A BLOGGER:
1) DETERMINE YOUR BLOG NICHE:
A niche is basically the topic that your blog will be about. The main focus of your blog will be all things having to do with this niche.
For example, those who are knowledgeable about cooking and who love to create new recipes, etc. normally start a blog in the food niche writing blog posts about recipes, food and all things related to food and cooking.
* READ MORE: How to Choose Your Blog Niche
2) CHOOSE AND REGISTER A NAME FOR YOUR BLOG:
The name of your blog should be related to your niche and something that gives people some idea of what your blog is all about.
You can make it unique and interesting, but make sure that it is easy to spell and easy to remember, as well as somewhat descriptive of the topic of your blog.
Once you have decided on a domain name, you will need to register your domain name with one of the leading domain name registrars such as GoDaddy or NameCheap.
* READ MORE: How to Register a Name for Your Blog
3) GET RELIABLE WEBSITE HOSTING FOR YOUR BLOG:
Signing up for a hosting plan and having your own “self-hosted blog” is the best option. This means you are the owner of your own site, which gives you the flexibility to do things your way and not have to abide by anyone else’s rules as would be the case with any of the free blogging platforms.
* READ MORE: How to Find the Best Website Hosting Services
4) DECIDE ON A WORDPRESS THEME FOR YOUR BLOG:
Choosing your blog’s theme is an important step. Your blog will represent your “brand” as it were. Customizing your theme, choosing your color palette, font sets and all other elements in your theme’s interface will provide the best user experience for your visitors.
The theme you choose can also have an effect on your blog’s speed and overall stability.
* READ MORE: Choosing Your WordPress Theme
5) LEARNING ALL YOU CAN ABOUT SEO IS IMPERATIVE:
To become a successful blogger you will need to have a good solid understanding of all the aspects of SEO.
Take a closer look at what SEO involves. Then you can discover why it’s so important and how you can implement SEO practices in your writing to enhance your blog posts, making them easier to be found online.
* READ MORE: SEO for Beginners
* READ MORE: Best SEO Training Courses
6) PUBLISHING COMPELLING CONTENT:
The most important thing on any blog is the content. You need to provide your readers with compelling content to ensure they will return to your blog again and again to enjoy all the valuable information that you have to share.
* READ MORE: Content Creation
7) MONETIZING YOUR BLOG:
The first step in beginning to monetize your site is to find some affiliate programs for products that align with your particular niche.
* READ MORE: Adding Affiliate Links
8) SETTING UP YOUR EMAIL MARKETING:
As you begin giving some thought to your email marketing, the first thing you have to do is decide which email service provider will best suit your needs.
* READ MORE: Email Marketing
9) BUILDING BACKLINKS TO YOUR SITE:
Building backlinks to your site is an important part of off-page search engine optimization (SEO). Learn how to build backlinks properly and effectively.
* READ MORE: How to Build Backlinks
10) AVOIDING COMMON BEGINNER BLOGGING MISTAKES:
Read the following article to avoid the most common beginner blogging mistakes!
* READ MORE: Common Beginner Blogging Mistakes
SHOULD I BECOME A BLOGGER?
Hopefully, we have helped to minimize some of your doubts, anxiety and concerns as to whether you should choose to become a blogger. Make this the year you conquer your fears and get started on Creating the Lifestyle of Your Dreams!
* This site is a 100% FREE resource offering information for new bloggers as well as those in the first years of blogging. You are free to browse the site and learn as much as you want about the business of running a successful blog.
Good Luck to you in your new adventure.

About the Author: Sherry Bennett
Ms. Bennett is a Professional Blogger, who has been earning a living online with niche websites for 25+ years.
Through hard work and dedication, she has turned her passion for blogging into a 7-figure business.. and you can do the same.
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