This is one of the most common questions amateur bloggers
ask. Through this article, we hope to answer this question and present enough
information for all the newbie bloggers to get started with their blogging careers.
Blogging is a clear example of how the advent of the internet
has changed and affected our daily life. By 2011, we reached a whooping high of
164 million active blogs throughout the internet. Less than 30% of these
bloggers were full time professionals whilst the others were just social
bloggers.
Blogging is a great way to raise your voice and share your
thoughts with the world. It can help you reach millions of people within no
time. You have the power to advertise your products or services as well as
voice your opinion and spread awareness. The best part about blogging is that
you can connect with people and share advice at no cost. You can even submitinfographics! It is that simple.
Some of the steps involved in creating a blogging site include:
Buying a domain name
This may seem unusual, but the success of an online business
quite often depends on the domain name they use for their site. Never settle
for your first choice. Go ahead and come up with alternatives and be sure to
choose a reliable registrar. It’s always
best to pick an easy to spell, yet creative domain name so that people don’t
have a hard time remembering it. Try to avoid numbers and hyphens as well, as
this can sometimes get confusing. Don’t forget to choose a domain name that
reflects your business and the work that you do. It should be related to your
company.
It’s likely that your hosting company would offer a free
domain name as part of the package you choose. However, this might not always
be the right choice because if you ever decide to change hosts, not having your
own domain name can lead to conflicts. It’s preferred to buy a domain name
first and then buy the hosting package.
Choosing a Host:
The second step in creating a blogging site is to sign up for
a paid blog hosting package. There are a number of different hosting companies
to choose from, each having their own pros and cons. After signing up with a
company though, you’ll get blogging applications installed for free.
There are tons of benefits of using readymade blogging
software such as Wordpress. You can save time, money, effort, and also get built
in functions to help spice up your page and help you post articles. With
Wordpress, optimizing your blog is a piece of cake. If you are using an
established host, such installations can make your blogging experience a lot
easier.
Choosing an established host guarantees joining a large
community where there is a lot of information flow and adequate technical
support to guide you.
Picking a Theme
Your visitors will be largely affected by the look of your
blog. So when making your blogging site, it is important to choose a theme that
reflects your business and also attracts readers. Wordpress offers a bunch of
free themes but if you’re looking for something specific, you can always buy
your own themes.
Adding Content
This is probably the most crucial aspect of your blogging
site. The content you include in your site defines your blog and suggests what
kind of person you are. The content of any blog should always be unique,
original, and valuable for readers. This ensures repeat visits from readers and
search engine optimization.
When writing content for your blog, it’s best to do enough
research on the topic so that you can give authentic information and opinions.
This is important because it creates a bond between you and your readers and
builds trust. You should also submit infographics on your blog to
enhance it visually.
When you write your personal pages that tell readers about
you, it’s good to include personal details and enough information for the
readers to really connect with the person behind the blog.
Building Traffic
A critical part of creating a blogging site is to build
traffic. This can be done by submitting your blog to carnivals, integrating it
with other social media networks, back linking your pages, and involving others
in your blog. Another good way to build traffic is to be interactive with your
readers and comment and answer all questions.
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