8 Tips for starting a blog
1. Pick a really good name
A few words to avoid in your blog name.
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Global
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Nomad
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Adventurous
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Wander
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Journey
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Backpacker
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Travel/traveler/traveling
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Vagabond
2. Choosing your domain
Choosing a domain can be challenging especially when most of your ideas are already taken. If you have no ideas for a domain then a domain generator might be a good start for you. Once you have an idea of what you want your domin to be you can either use your website platform or domain.com to register your website domain.
3. Website platform
I started off using GoDaddy and then quickly moved to Wix.
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With Wix you can build your site in a very simple, easy to understand way. They even have an artificial intelligence tool that will ask you questions and build a site for you and even your own shop and online store.
Step 1 - Chose to build it yourself or ask Wix to do it for you
Step 2 - Select a template
Step 3 - Pick a plan
4. Pick a theme
Ah, the fun part, picking your theme, colors, fonts, and collecting plugins.
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Here we focus on some of the most fundamental web design elements:
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Colors - one of the first things that people notice when landing on your site. They also have the power to evoke certain emotions, making them essential in telling the world who you are and what you’re all about.
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Menus - As the central navigation point of your website, the menu lets site visitors search across your pages. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you carefully consider what to include in your menu.
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Buttons - One of the most essential parts of a website is the buttons. Buttons are what take people to the next step and allow visitors to engage with your site by purchasing items, subscribing to your blog, signing up for your service and more.
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Mobile design - Think about how often you and your friends are on your phones. In recent years, studies have found that more than half of the world’s internet usage takes place on mobile devices, with that number continually on the rise. This means it is well worth your while to consider the mobile design of your site and to check that everything that works on a desktop, also does on a phone.
5. Install Google Analytics
Google Analytics is the industry measure for traffic on your blog. How many people visit your site a month, where they are from, where they are coming from, it’s all in there. It’s the standard tracker for website analytics worldwide.
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You need to set up a Google Analytics account for your blog.
6. Be Social
We live in a digital world where information is being shared online in realtime.
Once you have your name sorted, you’ll want to grab up the social media accounts for them.
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Facebook Page (not personal profile)
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Twitter
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Instagram
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Snapchat
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Pinterest
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Google +
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Youtube/Vimeo
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Tumblr
7. Start creating content
There are many aspects of a bloggers success, however on a basic level, remember that content is king. The type of visual and textual content that gets added to your site and social platforms will define how your veiwers interact and ultimately if they purchase your services or products.
8. Have a solid "About Me" page
Let people know who you are and what you are passionate about. The more personal you can be, the easier it is to engage with your viewers. Add a Q&A or even a comment section for people to ask questions.
It's just that simple
I hope these 8 tips for starting your blog have been helpful and please, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have. I am always here to help new bloggers get started and I love meeting new people, so say hi!
