Things To Know Before Starting A Blog

There is nothing that feels better than building your own business, becoming your own boss and knowing that you are responsible for your own future and for building a legacy for your family.  Now more than ever, you can build your own business online: weather it’s selling your own products or creating a blog, without having to invest too much money.  I have found a new career in blogging and creating content online and although in the beginning I knew nothing about websites or blogging I was able to learn everything I needed to create my own blog and make money blogging.

The best part was that I was able to create my own blog myself, even with no prior knowledge simply by relying on the help of a great hosting company like HostGator . I was able to install WordPress with one click and use their website builder, with easy to use drag and drop tools.

Things To Know Before Starting A Blog

Decide what you want to accomplish with your blog. A blog can be a great way to pass the time, earn money, people about a something you are passionate about or simply share your story.  Before starting a blog it’s important for you to make a conscious decision about why you want to blog and what you want to get out of blogging. This will dictate everything from the name of your blog to the design and the content.

Make sure you get your own domain name. This is super important. A domain name will not cost you much but it will truly make a difference because you will own your own space, your own real estate in the world wide web.

Consider your blog as your brand and treat it as such. Always put your best foot forward and every time you write something ask yourself if what you are writing is in line with your brand, your niche and your audience.  Your audience, your readers, are your clients so it’s important to think about them first.

Blog about something that you are passionate about.  You will find that blogging can become difficult, you will find yourself with writers block or having a hard time coming up with new things to write about. If you are always passionate about what you are writing and sharing it will be so much easier to create great content that really speaks to your audience and that people want to share.

Blogging is 30% creating great content and 70% marketing that content. Weather you are a DIY blogger, a foodie or parenting blogger creating great content is important but you need to get eyeballs on that content through SEO and by sharing it on social media and networking.

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Partner with a hosting company that has your back. I am not tech savvy and when something goes wrong with my website I honestly have no clue of how to fix it.  Working with a web hosting company that is not only affordable but that will be there whenever you need them ready to walk you through so you can resolve any issues is imperative. I’ve gone through a few hosting companies and I am now using HostGator and love them. I have spent hours (literally) on their live chat having their amazing staff walk me through what I need to do whether I have to resolve a hacking issue or move my website to a new domain!  They are there for you 24/7 with live support via chat, phone, and email – so you don’t feel like you are doing this alone!

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I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Cesar Diaz
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