One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is ‘how do I start a successful blog?’ Blogging is a lot of work, whether you are just starting out or years in the blogging business. In the beginning, there are tons of unknowns and things can get complicated. Media kits, plugins, html code – it can be hard to determine where to start to set yourself up for success. Here are seven steps on how to start a successful blog that we’ve learned along the way.
- Determine why you want to start a blog in the first place.
- Determine what type of blog or blog níche you are interested in starting. Then ask yourself if it is something you are going to want to talk about for the next 5-10 years.
- Remember that quality is key. Do the best you can with what you have, whether its an online blog or a video blog.
- Determine how much times you have to dedicate to blogging. Then determine how often will be able to post – and stick to it. Consistency is important.
- Interact and collaborate with other bloggers and brands in a genuine way.
- Learn how to understand and use analytics to help you optimize your reach.
- Use social media to interact and engage with your audience, other bloggers, and brands.
Check out Jonna’s video below at she goes more into detail about these seven steps to starting a blog off right! Then check out the Blogging Brilliance eBook here. This book is written by several successful bloggers (including our own founder Jonna) and shares tips to success for blogging regardless of where you are on your blogging journey.
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