Beginners guide: How to start a blog

A blog is a website where people post their thoughts, ideas, stories, etc. Blogs are widely popular these days. A blog can help build brand awareness and create interest in your business. Also, a blog is a great way to interact with customers and prospects. By adding video and audio content, you could even capture prospects' attention, increase conversion rates, boost traffic and generate sales.

Here's how to start a blog:

Choose a platform

If you want to start a blog, choose either WordPress or Tumblr. Both platforms have free plans and paid plans. Before choosing a platform, make sure you read user reviews. If you're not familiar with coding, then opt for WordPress. WordPress is easier to use than Tumblr and comes with a bunch of built-in themes, plugins, and widgets.

Decide what kind of blog you want to launch

You can run any type of blog – lifestyle, tech, beauty, news, fitness, finance, business, travel, parenting, food, music, fashion, DIY, sports, etc.

Find topics

To start a successful blog, you need to find topics that interest you and your audience. Use social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter) to find out what types of blogs readers want. Keep in mind that finding topics is only half the battle! You also need to write about them regularly.

Write content

Once you have chosen a topic, brainstorm some good articles and posts that you can write about it. Don't just copy someone else without giving credit. Make sure that your writing style matches your blog's tone.

Set up your site

Next, set up your domain name, create a professional logo, add email addresses, and upload images. You'll also want to create a unique URL address for each article.

Publish posts regularly

Publishing posts regularly is crucial. Your audience will lose interest if they don't see fresh content. Also, try to publish at least once a week.