Blogging 101 – FAQ

Blogging refers to self-publishing online whether in the form of writing or photography. Essentially, blogging provides information in a diary-style format. Over the years, many online businesses have incorporated blogging on their websites as a means to engage their audience.

A blogger can make between $500 – $350,000 per month. The income range from blogging is quite wide as success in blogging usually requires a commitment of at least 40 hours per week initially. When a blog is well established, less time can be spent blogging. Successful blogging websites such as NomadicMatt.com earn over $700,000 yearly. There are simple guides that can assist bloggers in starting their blog and earning income online.

Seo blogging is the process of creating a blog that is optimized for the specific purpose of ranking high in search engines. Some optimization practices include structuring blog content in a specific way, creating internal and external links, and improving the loading speed of pages.

Blogging is a business as some bloggers do blogging as a full-time job. Very successful blogs such as The Travel Virgin have a team of persons responsible for the content on its websites. When blogging is done as a business, bloggers engage in certain practices and use certain guides to ensure that they provide engaging content.

Blogging is a form of self-expression in the format of sharing information in writing and photography. The Travel Virgin Blog created by Lori Lewis was started to connect with persons who needed advice on travel matters. This was a means of her expressing how she once felt like a newbie traveler in search of information on traveling.

Fashion blogging is the sharing of information related to fashion. An example of this is when a blog such as The Travel Virgin either write an article giving advice on fashion or lists recommended fashion e.g. The 15 Best Winter Coats for Women 2020

1. Create an engaging blog name that has 2-3 words and register it.
2. Pick a hosting platform for your blog
3. Use a content management system such as WordPress
4. Learn how to use your content management system dashboard
5. Select a theme that enhances the type of blog you are creating e.g. fashion, travel, etc.
6. Create a high definition logo
7. Identify and install plugins that can provide the necessary features you desire on your blog.
8. Write your blog and publish it
9. Target your audience through advertisement, social media, etc.
9. Periodically review your blog to ensure that it is optimized for high ranking on search engines
10. Monetize your blog through advertisement, affiliate programs, etc.

Travel blogging is simply writing and sharing information on traveling. In fact, one can actually create a travel blog without traveling. The Travel Virgin released a popular blog article titled “How to Start a Travel Blog without Traveling and Earn $10,000 a Month 2020” which provides a detailed step by step guide to creating a travel blog whether you have traveled or not.

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Blogging makes money through advertisement, affiliate marketing, or the selling of products and services. When someone creates a blog they can sign up for various affiliate programs such as Amazon. When they advertise Amazon products on their blog and someone clicks the link and makes a purchase, they receive a commission. The Travel Virgin has a special program where it invites guest bloggers to write blog posts on their website and use their own affiliate link for long term earnings. Blogs also sell their own products and services, such as Airbnb Survive which sells SEO services for websites and also has an online store that sells clothes, appliances, etc.

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WordPress is a free content management software. Although it is free, there are premium services that you may desire to use for your website that is provided at a cost.

The best blog host is Bluehost. In second place is GoDaddy. Bluehost is considered the best because it has the lowest cost, great server speed, strong security features, and offers tiered hosting packages that cater to different customers.