HOW TO START A BLOG

HOW TO START A BLOG 👇🏼
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Many people have been asking how to go about starting a blog.
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Here is a brief rundown and a few things to consider prior to diving into your corner of the web.

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▫️PURPOSE
Why are you starting a blog ?
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Whether it be to monetize a current business, to advocate for racial equality or to use your voice to actively fight against racial injustice.
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Your blogs purpose should be something that you are passionate about and should read as an authentic approach to whatever that may be.
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No, blogging is not saturated. There is no “saturation” when it comes to using your voice to positively impact those around you.
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▫️INVESTMENT
What are you willing to invest into your blog ?
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This can come in the form of money, time, research, and outsourcing costs.
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▫️ PLATFORM
The biggest question I get when asked “How do I start a blog” is usually relating to which platform to choose.
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This is where purpose + investment will come into play.
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The most common platforms used by my fellow blogging friends are Squarespace, WordPress.com, WordPress.org, WIX, Weebly and Blogger.
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The main difference between all of these are that some are free blogging sites and others are self-hosted.
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Free blogging sites are quick, easy and cost effective ways to get your blog up and running. However, they come with a few downsides in terms of running ads and e-commerce capabilities. Take that into consideration when thinking where your blog will be long term.
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▫️ DOMAIN / THEME
Your domain name can be anything from your personal name, your business name, or a clever phrase / saying.
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When selecting a theme – stick with something that matches your personal branding and is user friendly.
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You can choose a free theme, purchase a premium theme ($) or even hire a web designer to fully customize a theme and web design for you ($-$$$$).
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▫️RESEARCH
Blogging is not a get rick quick side hustle.
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Mastering SEO-friendly content creation, keyword research and widget installation takes time and research.
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There is always room for improvement within the world of blogging.
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What platform do you use for your blog and why do you like it ? 👇🏼