What will you create with a new blog?
Whether this is your first blog or your twentieth, this blog is about what to write when you start a new blog.
So, you want a new blog, but you aren't sure what it should be about. You aren't sure what you should write, but you want to write. There are some simple steps you can take to plan out a new, unique blog that you will enjoy writing. You will need a notebook and pen, or whatever you prefer to write in.
Step 1 - What to Write?
This is an important part of your blog; it is the foundation of your blog that everything else wil be built apon. This will be what you first need to brainstorm. What is your passion? What do you love to do? Jot down as many as you can think of, and narrow it down to a few of your favorites. Now look at your list and see which ones could make an incredible blog. Then you will need to narrow it down to one and focus on that one topic. This will be what your blog will be about! Writing about your passion will help you enjoy posting new blogs on a regular basis, and your readers will see that you are enjoying it and feed off of your enthusiasm.
Step 2 - What's in a Name?
Next you will need to come up with a unique and interesting name for your blog. The title will need to portray what your blog is about, and it will also need to be available for a domain in whichever blog host you will use. Brainstorming a few of them us a good idea just in case one of them is not available.
Step 3 - Making Extra Money
If you are not a member already, I recommend that you sign up for Google Adsense, Commission Junction and Clickbank so you can make some extra money with your blog. You do not have to do this, but I recommend it as I have personally seen benefits from it.
Step 4 - Posting BlogsTo keep your blog up to date and keep your readers always interested in your blog you will need to post a blog on a regular basis, usually no less than once a week. You might want to make a schedule for yourself and your readers so both of you know when to expect a new blog. Some people write new blog posts on a daily basis and have lengthy readerships. However, how often you post depends on how much time you have to do so. Write out how much you want to post and how often. A blog usually needs to only be anywhere from 100 to 500 words. If it is any longer your readers might get bored, but sometimes it does need to be longer.
Step 5 - Setting Goals
What do you want this blog to do for you and your readers? Jot down some good ideas on why you are starting this blog and what you want the outcome to be. This can be the most difficult step, but it can help you and your blog tremendously.
Now, get started! Choose your blog host and get started with your blog. Post it to me in the discussion so we can all take a look! I would love to read new blogs!
Happy Blogging!
Nicky
