Are you looking for simple ways to start an exciting blog? This is the perfect guide for you. You may have heard from people that creating a blog is a ‘Herculean task’? Well, not really. This guide will help you make a blog with basic computer skills. You can be 12 or 70 years old but my guide will help you create a stellar blog, with zero errors.
Want to know more? Read these 4 steps to start a blog in 2022 now!
Pick the Blog Name and Topic
The first step to creating a blog is picking a blog name. If you have already decided the name of your blog, check once if it’s already registered by someone else or not.
However, there might be a case where you don’t know what your blog topic should be. These are the common areas on which you can focus-
Life Experiences
When you are thinking of writing a blog, you can indulge in talking about your own experiences, sharing insights from your view, etc. This will be appealing to a lot of people.
Personal Stories
This topic has been used frequently by top bloggers around the world. In these types of blogs, you can talk about ANYTHING AT ALL! Yes, you read that right. From minuscule everyday happenings to big events, etc. your readers will be delighted to be a part of your private space.
After the topic is decided, you can choose any blog name or your domain name. Make sure your blog name has enough information about the kind of content that you write. This will attract potential readers to your site. In the end, choose the domain extension – .com/.net/.org being the most popular choice.
Make Your Blog Online
This is the technical part of the process but wait! It is not difficult in the least. Let me walk you through it.
- Choose any Web Host (like BlueHost, GoDaddy) that will store all your blog data. It is not possible to make a blog without a host.
- Next, click on the plans and select any plan of your liking.
- Type your domain name and click on the registration process. The registration process has the billing details that you have to fill.
- Create an account and a password of your choice.
- In the end, install the WordPress blogging platform and get started!
Customize the Blog
Once you log in, your WordPress dashboard will be visible to you. You can make as many changes as you want here. Start with the entire layout design changes, as it makes your blog more unique than others. You will have pre-installed themes on WordPress and can also choose from the several free themes available.
Publish Your Blog
- Go to the Post Tab and click on ‘Add New’. Choose any title and paste it on the ‘Enter Title Here’ box.
- After entering, the body content selects any tags and categories.
- Hit the button on your right-hand side and post your content live.
See? Was it so difficult? I hope not. You can click on ‘Save Draft’ and come back to see your post later. It won’t be visible to anyone else.
These are the simple ways to begin writing a blog in 2022. As your expertise increases, your readers will increase. Your killer blog is waiting to get started. Get going now!
Amilia Brown is a seasoned business writer & strategist who simplifies complex business concepts and turn them into engaging narratives. As a trusted business writer, she delivers actionable insights with precision.
