How To Start A Blog

How To Start A Blog

You’re ready to finally start that blog you've always thought about. GO YOU! But, how do you get started? Here are 5 tips to help you get going.

1 - Find the right platform.

Starting a blog can be a little intimidating and finding the right platform that works best for you can be hard. The two blogging platforms that are so easy to use and set up are - Wordpress and - Squarespace. they are worth checking out.

2 - Passion.

Whether it be parenting, fashion, beauty or life in general, having a passion for your topic is a must. If you are trying to be someone you're not or covering a topic you know your going to lose interest in, you're setting yourself up for a fail. Its important to be able to express your opinions, ideas and love for your topic openly. People will quickly catch on to how passionate you are and want to know more.

3 - Research.

Research other peoples blogs, get a feel for how you like to write and what you yourself like to read. The most successful bloggers are successful because they capture the audience and are passionate about their topic. Get a feel for others and in turn you will find your groove.

4 - Naming your Blog

This can be hard as you want something catchy and true to your topic. It’s a good idea to bounce your thoughts off other people ( The Move Your Mum VIM group is perfect for this) Try to come up with something easy to spell and say and something people relate to.

5 - Learn

Your first blog post probably isn't going to go viral but thats not the point. The point is that you've posted your first blog and you've begun the first step to achieving your goals. The more blogs you write and post the more you will learn and the more confident you will become. The world of blogging is always changing so make sure you are too.