If you have been wondering if you should start a blog or not, the answer is yes. Blogging is a great way to share your thoughts, opinions and ideas with the world. But where do you start? Do you need a website? What should you blog about?

Luckily, starting a blog is easier than you might think. In this week’s post, we will show you how to start a blog in just a few simple steps.

Choose a Topic to Write About

The first thing you need to do is decide what you want to blog about. This can be anything that interests you or that you are passionate about. We copywriting nerds here at ANG Marketing think 1 general subject should be enough. Avoid confusing your readers with a blog about butterflies one week, then a post about sports the next.

Decide Which Blogging Platform Is Right For You

Once you have decided on a topic, the next step is to choose a blogging platform. There are many different blogging platforms out there, but we recommend using WordPress because it is free, easy to use, and has a lot of features. You can also add more plugins and tools later on down the line if you feel your blog needs it or you want to advance it.

1. Blogger – If you would like a basic platform that is easy to use, Blogger by Google is a great one. Easily write and edit your blog with simple fonts, sizes and colors. You can even upload an image right into the document. What is better? It is absolutely free!
2. Wix – Another great platform to get your thoughts out there is popular Wix. Business owners, this would be a great one for your since it allows you to sell your products online with special designs, sales tools and more.
3. Hubspot – For those bloggers looking to make a name for themselves in the field of sales, marketing, and other useful business advice, you might want to check HubSpot out. The powerful yet affordable CRM system is also a marketing automation and sales platform too. It is also free to use their high quality tools to speak your mind.
4. Tumblr – Of course, there is always one of the more known blogging platforms. And not only that, it is also a social platform as well. If you love to add high quality photos on your blog, this one can deliver the stamp of approval.

Once you have chosen a platform, it is time to set up your blog. This is usually very easy to do, and most platforms will provide you with step-by-step instructions.

Let the Typing Begin

Once your blog is set up, the next step is to start writing content. This can be anything from opinions on current affairs to stories about life to the day in the life of your pet. The main focus is to get writing. After all, your thoughts are worth a million big ones.

If you still need some help or don’t know where to start, you can always let ANG Marketing assist you on starting. We offer blog services for everyone, including the beginner just starting out. We all had to start somewhere! Let our 10 years of SEO blogging experience guide your blog to where it needs to be. Send us an email to ANGMarketing1@gmail.com for pricing today.