Start a blog the easy way

  • Learn how to choose the right software
  • Plan your blog with our checklist
  • Start blogging and share your story
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Features you need to create a blog

A few things to look out for when choosing your blog platform.
  • Easy editing: Blog software is designed so you can publish your content easily. It should have an intuitive editor to help you to format your texts and images, even if you don't have any tech or design experience.
  • Customizable templates: A blog comes with various design templates, so you focus completely on your content. Just choose the template that suits you — you don’t need any web design knowledge.
  • Searchability: You'll be writing a lot of posts, so you need to make sure they're well organized. Good blog software will display your posts clearly so you, and your followers can always find them again.
  • Intuitive navigation: Visitors should be able to find their way around your blogging website easily, otherwise they’ll give up and leave.
  • Search engine optimization: It's obvious — when you create a blog, you also want people to read it. Make sure you choose a blog platform with integrated SEO so people can find your posts.
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How to start a blog - free & easy

1

Think of a catchy name

Your blog is your brand, so take the time you need to create a unique, memorable name. Finding a great name will also make it easy for readers to find you.

2

Get the blog design right

Think about your blog’s content when deciding on the design and make sure the site structure is easy to navigate. This is where the pre-made templates come in handy. They can be tailored to your blog’s needs.

3

Gather content ideas

Plan your posts ahead. The easiest way to start is to create a list of topics. This can also help give you an idea of the direction you want your blog to go in later.

4

Write your first post

Don’t forget that formatting matters. Once you've published your first blog post, follow the same format for future blog posts to keep it all consistent.

5

Create categories

Assign a category to each post and then select meaningful tags that describe each post. These will help you find particular blog posts later on.

6

Share your content

Take advantage of social media and topically relevant forums to spread your content. You can even collaborate with other bloggers. The more links to your blog, the more visitors you'll get.

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