Many bloggers have an unrealistic idea of what it takes to build a successful blog. You may look at a popular blog and think “I can do that!”…and you can. However, you need to understand that it takes a lot of work to develop a blog to a point where it is successful.
It could take you several months of updating your blog three times a week before you get any financial return and even longer before it is generating a full time income for you. Do not be under any illusions that your blog will become successful right away. You may spend several hours writing an article and then it receives no views, comments, or shares. That will be true for most of your articles until you establish a readership.
You therefore need to be completely focused on your blog in order to make it a success. Unless you have a large budget to hire others to write for you, you are going to have to make sacrifices in your personal life in order to make your blog successful. Be prepared to work on your blog when you would rather be watching television, going to the cinema, or hanging out with friends.
1. Choose a Topic You Are Passionate About
Many bloggers focus their first blog on a topic that they have no interest in because they believe it will make them more money. This is a big mistake.
You need to be passionate about the subject your blog focuses on. If you launch a blog about something that you do not care about, you will lose interest very quickly and inevitably stop updating it. This is particularly true if you are writing the majority of the content for your blog.
Think about the websites and blogs that you read on a weekly basis. This will give you an indication of the topic you should focus on. For example, I could start a blog on MMA, mobile phones, gadgets, and traveling; as those are topics that I enjoy reading about myself. If I started a blog about shopping or ice hockey, I would lose interest in the blog quickly; even if I knew there was money to be made.
In short: Follow your passion.
Do not start a blog on a subject that you have no passion for. You will lose interest in the blog very quickly.
2. Think About Your Long Term Business Model
When a good idea strikes, it is tempting to buy a domain name, launch your blog, and start publishing articles. Though it pays to be patient.
You will have a better change of making your blog successful if you do a lot of research beforehand.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Who are your competitors?
- How do your competitors make money?
- How will your blog make money?
- How long will it take you to monetize your blog?
- What will your blog do differently to stand out?
- What problems do you envision for your blog after launching?
Think about all of these issues before you launch your blog so that you do not face any unexpected problems.
3. Choose a Great Domain Name
Finding a good domain name can be a pain, however it is an essential part of branding your blog. COM remains the best domain name extension, but if you find a great domain that uses something different, it may be worth opting for that instead.
Domain name generators such as Panabee or Wordoid can be used to help you find a domain. Before you register a domain, check that the appropriate social media account usernames are available for your domain using a service such as KnowEm orBrandChecker.
Once you have decided on a suitable domain name, you should register it using a service such as NameCheap or Hover (GoDaddy is ok if you can handle their pushy sales tactics).
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