How To Start Blog & Earn Money FOR NEWBIES!!!

THIS IS STEP BY STEP GUIDE HOW TO START BLOG AND EARN MONEY!!!​

1. Start A Blog​

Step #1: Pick a niche for your blog​

You must choose a blogging niche before you can start creating a blog and become a successful blogger.

A blog niche is, to put it simply, a specific topic matter that you will be writing about frequently, if not exclusively.

Start by creating a list of all the topics that interest you and make you want to share information about them in order to choose the ideal niche for your new blog. There are no limitations; you may include in this list any personal or professional interests.

Consider the activities you like to do in your free time. Are you a dedicated programmer or an amateur photographer?
Think about all the things you want to learn. Do you want to enroll in cooking classes to learn how to cook better, for instance?
Lastly, contemplate all of your plans and projects. Do you plan to go back to college to complete your education? Are you hoping to renovate your home?- There are no restrictions – you can include any personal or professional interests on the list.

This simple exercise will help you to select a niche that you are most interested in. This way you can follow your passion and enjoy your blogging journey.

Step #2: Choose a platform for blog​

I recommend building your blog using the self-hosted WordPress blog setup

This way, you will be in total control of your blog and its contents. It will cost just a few dollars per month for the webspace (hosting account), and approximately ten dollars per year for a domain. The actual blogging software is free and open source

For many new bloggers, it’s tempting to start a blog using free hosted platforms such as Blogger or Tumblr

However, it’s important to understand that “free” always comes with limitations:

Your blog name will be set as a subdomain (examples: “yourblog.blogspot.com” or “yourblog.tumblr.com“).

For designing and setting up word-press please check this video for that:

Step #3: Optimize your blog for search engines​

Website owners use search engine optimization (SEO) as a method to increase traffic to their web pages from search engines (such as Google).

Recent studies show that 53% of all website traffic is generated by organic search (.pdf). This figure demonstrates how crucial it is to make sure your WordPress blog is optimized for search engines.

There are numerous strategies and tactics used in SEO. You will need to become familiar with these as a blogger. I won't be discussing any cutting-edge procedures here. For every blog post or page you publish on your blog, you must at the very least perform keyword optimization and add SEO meta tags to all of the pages.

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Keyword optimization​

This is the procedure for doing research on and choosing the appropriate set of keywords that you believe users will enter in a search to find content similar to yours online.

Any blog post or web page should ideally have keyword optimization done. It's crucial to choose the primary keywords (and related words) you want to rank for on each page and to make sure that you incorporate them into the content. In this manner, it will be simpler for search engines to comprehend the subject matter of a particular web page when they crawl it, and you will stand a better chance of appearing higher in search results.

SEO meta tags​

When you publish a new blog post or page, you will need to add SEO meta tags for each piece of content.

These are the SEO title and SEO description tags. These tags are not seen on the actual page, but Google will use metadata to better understand what the webpage is about.

If you want to start ranking your content in search engines, this is an important step to complete. SEO tags should be prepared and added when you create a new page or a post inside WordPress. You can add SEO meta tags via free plugins, such as Yoast SEO.

The title tag length should be between 50-60 characters (this is what Google typically displays) and the meta description tag can be between 50-160 characters.

Step #4: Promote, market, and grow your blog​

You should now be familiar with how to start a blog, how to write blog posts, and how to get search engines to find your blog.

It's crucial to realize that you can create the world's most persuasive copy and a blog interface that would convince readers to buy your own shoes. However, all of your effort will be for nothing if nobody sees it. Therefore, you must understand blog promotion strategies.

Let's take a closer look at the fundamental marketing and promotion strategies you can use to expand your readership after creating a blog.

Let everyone know about your blog​

Inform your friends, family, and coworkers about your new endeavor as soon as possible. In essence, you need to inform anyone who might be interested in reading your content.

You should also do the following:

• Include your blog name (URL) in your email signature.
• Include it in your social media accounts or any online communities you are involved in.
• Use every opportunity to get the word out about your new undertaking.
• Be active within your niche​
• Participate on pertinent blogs, forums, groups, and social media platforms.

A great way to meet other bloggers in your niche is through blogger communities. You can interact, make friends, and aid one another in spreading content.

You can interact in the following popular activities:

Blog commenting. 

Start leaving comments on other blogs that are relevant. It's a great way to network with influential bloggers in your market.

Social media marketing. Use the social media channels that are most appropriate for your particular niche and brand. Select the best fit for your needs, and then start promoting your content to expand your audience. Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest are three of the most widely used social media platforms among bloggers.

Guest blogging. 

Offer to write guest blog posts for another website to advance your relationship. Just make sure the content is pertinent to your niche and that you guest post on reputable websites. Building an online presence through guest posting is highly recommended.

Promoting your content through other platforms​

You should consider utilizing other web platforms that already have a following and readers before your blog becomes well-known and starts to expand. Here are some of the methods you can use to get a better idea:

Bookmarking sites. 

Offer your blog's content to bookmarking websites so that it can be seen by many people who are looking for information in your niche. To get the word out, you should carry out this action each time you post a new blog entry. Scoop.it, Reddit, Flipboard, and other well-known social bookmarking and content curation websites are listed below.

Content republishing. 

On websites like LinkedIn and Medium, you can publish the exact same content or slightly modified versions of it. It's best to publish content on your blog first, then wait a few days for search engines like Google to index it before posting it elsewhere. As a source, be sure to include a link back to your original article. Find out more about republishing techniques here.

Repurpose content. 

On platforms that support various content formats, you can publish your content along with graphics, audio files, slideshow presentations, and even videos. How to create 64 pieces of content in one day is shown here (PDF).

Getting organic traffic from search engines​

By now, you already know that it’s important to optimize your content for search engines.

However, in order to increase your organic traffic, you will have to learn how to get your content to rank higher in search results.

There is no magic formula for higher rankings, but you should focus on the following factors:

Create useful content for your readers, not search engines.

Consistently create fresh and quality content.

Make sure that the user experience is flawless.

Ensure that your blog is secured (HTTPS), mobile-friendly, and loads quickly.

Interlink your content and work on getting external links.

Advertising on the web (paid traffic)​

Before your organic (naturally derived) traffic gains traction, you can gain exposure and attention by making wise and informed use of paid media.

Paid traffic avenues include:

• Social media advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
• Search engine advertising via Google Ads or Bing Ads.
• Content discovery platforms such as Outbrain or Taboola.
• Remember that you can always find other ways to promote your new blog.

Step #5: Make money blogging (optional)​

The process of converting your blog activity into income is known as monetization.

Remember that blogging is about more than just making money. It involves producing informative content and blog posts that will draw readers and keep them coming back for more.

When starting a blog, consider including content that will produce revenue in the future. I've found that certain types of content are better at making money from blogging, both from my own experience and from working with other bloggers.

You should think about writing and including the following types of content on your blog:

• Listicles or top list
• How-to guides
• Tutorials and manuals
• Product reviews
• Product comparisons
• Let me now demonstrate a few different ways that bloggers can generate income.

Blog monetization channels​

According to the results of our case study on the blogging sector, 59.8% of bloggers earn money from their blogs.

How can YOU, however, earn money blogging? There are many options, but I'll list the top three ways to monetize your blog below:

advertising on your blog

You have easy options for running advertisements on your blog. Regardless of your niche, you can choose between ads that are specifically related to the subject of your writing and ads that simply better serve the objectives of your advertiser.

Some of the most popular options for blog ads include Google Adsense, Mediavine, and Adthrive.

Enrolling in affiliate programs

Through affiliate programs, you can work with retailers to promote their products and earn a commission when sales are made.

When signing up for affiliate programs, you should take the following factors into account:

The number of affiliate sales will strongly rely on the number of visitors you have.

You need to be credible enough for your visitors to click on your links.

You may want to consider placing a notice on your Terms of Use page that you do use affiliate links.

If you want to get started, here are a few well-known websites that provide affiliate programs: Amazon Associates, ShareASale, and ClickBank.

Selling your products and services

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are creative, you might think about using your blog as a platform for selling your own goods and services. This is a choice, particularly as the readership, stature, and popularity of your blog increase.

You can quickly incorporate WordPress plugins, like the WooCommerce plugin, into a blog and start using them to start selling goods online.

Selling sponsored posts

Advertisers are constantly seeking exposure, and they will pay you to have a sponsored post appear on your blog.

These posts are a good way to monetize your blog because they typically highlight the goods or services of advertisers. If you can develop a thriving blog and establish yourself as an expert in your field, you may one day receive requests from advertisers to publish their articles.

The most popular ways to make money are listed above. There are, however, more ways to make money from your blog.

After considering your options, pick the approach or approaches that work best for you and your target audience.