Web log = BLOG
I’m sure by now you’ve heard about blogging. If not, well read on – I might be able to share some useful information to you.
The word blog is like an abbreviation of Web log – a place where one can post anything he/she would like. Some call it an online diary.
More and more people are starting to earn from blogging. The gold pot at the end of the cyber rainbow is normally fueled by ads and affiliate programs. Its a big popularity contest, more hits means equals good commercial value. Think of it like a virtual billboard and you try to build a better road so more and more traffic comes passing by every day. Ain’t that sweet.
Anyway, allow me to detail some steps on how you can easily set one up. Let’s start with the basics:
1. You will need your own domain name – think of something sweet and short. Make sure it connects to what you want it to be about. I’d recommend your nickname if its still available, or try adding blog to it. For example, if your name is Mike, I’m pretty sure its taken already – try Mikeblog or blogmike.com or mikeworld or mikethoughts or miketips – you get the picture. I chose monstercomments simply because I have a monster in me that’s dying to share some comments.
2. Webhosting – I”m using godaddy.com. Saw it in an ad once and figured that they’ll be around for a long time. In choosing your webhost, be sure it can stand ground and last for a very very long time, if not forever. It also helps if the hosting company offers automated install of blog systems like wordpress.
3. Choose a blogging software. I use wordpress. Why? I really don’t know. I just found a really supportive community around it. If you ask me, the community is the backbone that guarantees success for any open source software out there. The community gives you a sense of security that you can always run to someone if you encounter problems, it let’s you sleep when you think about features to add to your blog (plugins – lots of it).
4. Organize your thoughts. Surf a little and read other blogs to get you started. Then start setting up categories, plugins, etc. Then post your heart out and tell your friends about it.
I’m planning to post a few more topics to help you get started. Hopefully, I can turn this blog into a profitable one and I promise you that I’ll post everything that I discover so we can all benefit from it.
Next topics:
- Making money from blogs
- Marketing and content strategies
- Cool sources
- Must have plugins
…Many more! So stay tuned. (*wink)
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