How to Start a Blog for Free Right Now

Whether you are a writer, a foodie, a contractor or an artist, blogging is a great way to get your name and your work out there for the world to see. By taking just a few minutes each day to make a short post your blog could potentially be seen by millions of people. Its easy to start a blog and doesn’t have to cost a penny….so what are you waiting for?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet
• Computer
• Knowledge in your field

1. Choose your field. Will your blog be about writing fiction or will it be written fiction? Will you offer recipes for free or will you just talk about your favorite foods?

2. Select a name for your blog. This is important! You must choose a name that is relevant to your field. This will serve as your website address. Choosing a name that matches your field will help boost your blog in search requests.

3. Open a new blogging account at the blog hosting company of your choice. Wordpress and Blogger are both popular choices that offer many different options for your blog.

4. Start posting. Make your first post a welcome post. Explain what the blog will be about and what you will be offering on the blog. Continue making at least one post every day.

5. Advertise your blog on social networks, free advertising websites and through writing articles on websites such as eHow.

Resources

• Just 4 Mom Blog