One of the most trending activities that people, both students, and professionals alike have started taking up, is blogging. Blogging started off as a means to share your ideas with the world, but thanks to the evolution of platforms, and the introduction of monetization features, blogging has started becoming a mainstream career option for a lot of people.
What blogging allows you to do is to have complete control over your thoughts and ideas. When you start a blog for yourself, you are essentially creating a safe space for your ideas, on the internet, and it is completely up to you if you want to make these thoughts public. Keeping all this in mind, it is safe to say that right now, having a blog, either for personal or professional purposes, is a great idea.
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But how do you start one?
Blogging essentially happens via your browser. The various platforms that are available for blogging can be accessed via your browser and also via the mobile apps that are available on the respective app stores (iOS and Android). There are various blogging platforms to choose from and in this article, we will talk you through some of the most popular and robust options that can help you get started in a breeze.
Number 1. WordPress –
By far, the most robust blogging platform out there is WordPress. With the ability to start for free and then upgrade to a bigger plan as you go, WordPress truly allows you to go from a new blog to a monetized blog/website at your own pace. Unlike most platforms, where you have to subscribe to a plan before you can get started with the free blog, WordPress allows you to start off with a linked domain (Example.wordpress.com), and when you start seeing activity on your blog, you are just one click away from upgrading to a proper hosted domain.
The rates for a premium plan are not very exorbitant, so you can consider that option once you have settled in the blogging arena.
Number 2. Blogger –
Blogger is a platform that was started by Google, and it is still one of the most popular options when it comes to new bloggers. There is no money involved when it comes to Blogger, and a simple Google account is enough to get you going.
Blogger is an amazing choice if you just want to get your thoughts and ideas on the internet. Now, if you do start getting a lot of traffic on your blog and you wish to monetize it, Google Adsense is a great way to monetize your Blogger profile.
Number 3. Wix –
Wix is not a blogging platform per se, but once you create a free website on wix (example.wixsite.com), you can simply create a blog on that website and get started with your content.
If you believe that you are ready to go for your own hosted domain, you can always opt for one of Wix’s paid plans, which will give you a custom domain and hosting solutions as well. This will convert your blog to a full-on website, which you can monetize if the situation arises.
No matter which platform you choose to start blogging, you need to ensure that you stay polite, responsible, and ethical with your content. Yes, there is no restriction on what you can blog about, but ensure that you avoid hurting sentiments or even citing controversial topics, as it will hurt your credibility. Blog Responsibly.
