I want to start a blog

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    I want to start a blog but I am not sure how to get started much less what to blog about. Can anyone suggest something, and the best way to get started along with how to get the word out there? I know you should blog about things that interest you but there are so many things out there and I have no idea where to begin.
     
    CarterMarkham, Aug 22, 2008 IP
  2. Joseph S

    Joseph S Well-Known Member

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    I can help you from creating a blog to hosting, to blogging, to everything you need. Contact me on yahoo messenger or drop me a PM.
     
    Joseph S, Aug 22, 2008 IP
  3. cristlegirl

    cristlegirl Peon

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    You can either start by getting a free blog on blogger.com or hosting your own blog with wordpress. I would recommend wordpress if you think you are going to be doing this for a while, if your not sure get the free blog first then move it later, it's very easy to do.

    As for things to write about, write about something that interest you, if you don't you will get bored with it and quit. blogging is not an easy thing. There is a lot of research involved if you don't know what you are doing.
     
    cristlegirl, Aug 22, 2008 IP
  4. MadBox

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    Just read all the important articles on Problogger.
     
    MadBox, Aug 22, 2008 IP
  5. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    If you are good (knowledge wise) at any specific niche like technology,health,travel,finance,money making ideas etc. then you can start your own blog. I prefer to start blog with new domain and use wordpress there for your blog. Try to add unique contents (information) there.

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Aug 22, 2008 IP
  6. remember123

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    for beginners.. blogger.com and wordpress.com are advised because..you need not take care about your server...
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    so better use blogger.com
     
    remember123, Aug 23, 2008 IP
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    Know what you want to blog about first. And even as a beginner, I say start with wordpress.com < because when its time to make the transition to .org, you'll find it a lot easier.
     
    Habitat, Aug 23, 2008 IP
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    I made a post about this in my blog check my signature
     
    puffnstuff, Aug 24, 2008 IP
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    newzone Well-Known Member

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    if you don't have hosting you can get free hosting for wordpress from the host in my signature
     
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    Rajaie Active Member

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    I would recommend starting out with a free blogging platform at first and then getting your own domain and hosting once you think that blogging is right for you :)
     
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    player82 Active Member

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    Go to blogger.com, create an acount and start blogging.
     
    player82, Aug 24, 2008 IP
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    maybe start off with a free service like Blogger or Wordpress to get used to the general workings of blogging.
     
    SophieM, Aug 26, 2008 IP
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    SteveAR Well-Known Member

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    wordpress would be the best way to go. I can set you up with a hosting package for 2.99 a month and set up your wordpress. let me know
     
    SteveAR, Aug 26, 2008 IP
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    Here is the thing. There are some many "Make Money Online" Blogs that the information is all the same. I would suggest anything but that. Please for the rest of us.
     
    UIS4821, Aug 26, 2008 IP