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Do you want to start a blog? If so – you’re in the right place.<\/p>\n

In this post I want to walk you through the basics of how to start a blog, and while I do, I want to answer some of the basic technical questions that many pre-bloggers need to answer to get their first blog up and running.<\/p>\n

There are many reasons to start a blog, but the challenge that faces all aspiring bloggers (including me back in 2002) is: how to start a blog?<\/p>\n

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5 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n

There are a few simple steps that you will need to complete to start your blog:<\/p>\n

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  1. Choose your blogging platform<\/li>\n
  2. Secure a domain name and get hosting in place with SiteGround<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Configure your blog<\/li>\n
  4. Design your blog<\/li>\n
  5. Start creating useful content that serves readers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Below I\u2019ll walk you through how I\u2019d approach each step if I were to start a blog and suggest further reading that will be helpful on other important questions like: choosing a niche, finding readers for your blog, building community with your blog, and thinking about how to make money from it, etc.<\/p>\n

    My hope is that this step-by-step starting guide will help you to start your first blog. For more in-depth instruction about “How to Start a Blog” consider enrolling in ProBlogger’s FREE Ultimate Guide to Start a Blog Course<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Step 1: Choose a Blogging Platform<\/h2>\n

    To start a blog you\u2019ll need to select a blogging platform – or a tool that helps you to get your content up onto the web.<\/p>\n

    There are many blogging platforms available but in my mind the choice is clear and simple. I would set up straight away on a WordPress.org site, and I highly recommend you do too.<\/p>\n

    WordPress is by far the most popular blogging platform and for good reason –<\/p>\n