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In this post, we are going to see step by step the best way you can follow to start a successful blog and then grow it to more than 30,000 visitors per month!
Have you ever thought of starting a blog and earn money while working from home – without a boss asking you to do stuff all the time?
I’ll show you the exact steps I’ve used to create and grow multiple websites that produce more than $10,000 a month each in passive income.
The key is to first identify your interests, what you really like, and then just write about it. This simple but powerful tip makes people millions of dollars a day online and you can do the same by investing only a few bucks at the beginning to host your blog. You can start by taking action today and create your own blog.
The straightforward strategy I follow to start a successful blog is laid out in 4 simple steps.
- Find hosting & a domain name that is relevant to what you will be writing about
- Create the website
- Write good content that’s keyword optimized
- Promote your website via different online channels
Step 1 – Get Hosting and a Domain Name
In this example, we will be using BlueHost but any reputable hosting provider will work in the same way. If you are going ahead with a different provider, just make sure that you do your research first.
You will need to buy some hosting that will ‘house' your website online. The domain will be the name of your new website.
1. So, head over to BlueHost by clicking here.
2. Choosing The Right Domain and Plan
One of the best and most affordable plans out there is the Basic plan at $3.95 per month
BlueHost even provides free migrations for free if you aren’t satisfied with your current host or looking to change (if you already have a domain with a different provider). The plans other than basic will come with marketing extras but the basic plan is all you need for now, especially when you are starting out.
3. Pick a domain name or add an existing one if you have it already
4. Provide the remaining details about your account
5. The next page will ask you to pick a few options. The only one I go with is domain privacy.
It’s not needed but it's good to have it in order to avoid people from finding out who owns the specific website.
Congratulations! After you have reached this point and have made the payment, you can now go ahead and create the look and feel of your own website.
Step 2 – Create the website
This step is straight forward and you need just a few clicks to get it done.
Bluehost can automatically install WordPress for you!
The first thing you need to do is create a password.
Next, you will need to choose a WordPress theme. No need to put to much thought into it as you can change it at any time.
Once you've done that you are all set!
You will be taken to the following screen.
Step 3 – Write good content that's keyword optimized
Now that you have created your website it's time to start writing content so that it generates traffic and becomes successful :).
If this is your first website ever, you would need to get accustomed to writing content about what people are searching for on Google or other search engines.
For example, if your website is about photography, you can start searching online and see what people are looking for and what other bloggers are writing about.
The key to this is consistency!
Make sure that you write content on a regular basis so that eventually you get free traffic. Yes, it may take some time but free traffic comes at the cost of effort, persistence, and time.
Step 4 – Promote your website via different channels
After the creation of the website and the creation of a few blog posts, it is time to promote it via different online channels.
Please remember that while you are promoting, you should still write more content and try to rank for different keywords on Google search and other search engines that can bring in free organic traffic.
Other ways to grow your blog for free, include:
- YouTube videos
- Pinterest images
- Social accounts (Facebook, Twitter)
- Email marketing
- Forums and directories
- Q&A websites like Quora
- Paid Advertising (Advanced)
Final Thoughts
This is all the basic information you need in order to create a successful blog and grow it for free. Anyone can follow the steps described above and the best thing is that you only need a small amount of capital to start with.
You can grow your blog to thousands of visits a month even if have simply started out.
You just need to make sure that you consistently upload content that adds value to your niche market.
The more value you provide, the more engaged visitors you will have!
I will make sure to add more details to this this article in the future, but if you have any questions, please feel free to comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible :).
