First step
Before you choose a topic, you need to know how to set up a blog. First, you need to choose a platform – the software you will use to create your blog. There are many options available today, including Zyro, Weebly, Squarespace and WordPress.
Note that some platforms are self-hosted, while others are not. Self-hosted platforms store your blog and its database on their server. Others require you to have a hosting service. To ensure your blog’s performance, you must use a hosting plan with high uptime.
After choosing a hosting service, you will need to install your platform on it with which you can blog. Many hosting service providers offer easy installation tools for popular platforms like WordPress.
Next, you need to get a domain name. This is the address that your blog will use. Make sure to look for a unique name that fits your niche. Try to find alternatives, in case your main choice is not available.
Finally, you need to set a theme and some add-ons. The theme forms the appearance of your blog, while the add-ons provide functionality. Blogging platforms usually have a lot of free themes and add-ons for you to choose from.
Blog idea
Not sure what to blog about? Here’s a list of the 25 most popular blog ideas. We’ll discuss why people read them and what you can write about on the same topic!
1. Reviews
People want to find an unbiased opinion about a product or service before they buy it. That’s why online reviews are always in high demand, especially for products that are trending.
If you can write high quality reviews, your blog will definitely get noticed quickly! Also, if you write long enough while maintaining high quality content, readers will see you as an industry expert.
However, you need to target a specific industry. If you are interested in multiple industries, it is best to create a separate blog for the others.
When writing reviews, you can’t address just one brand or company. Including some pros and cons for each product you cover will give you more credibility.
2. How-to articles
If you have a lot of knowledge in a particular area, writing How-to articles is a great blog idea.
Today, most people are looking for solutions online. For this reason, there is no reason not to share your knowledge and skills on the internet. One of the ways to do this is to write how-to articles. The first thing people do when they need help with something is google it!
Depending on your content, you can target readers who want a quick fix or experienced people who want to improve a project. The possibilities are endless!
3. Beginner’s Guides
Beginner guides are similar to how-to articles. But as the name implies, they’re geared more towards readers who are new to the topic you’re covering. If you want to help people learn, beginner guides are a great blog idea.
4. Recipes
If you’re an avid cook, starting a recipe blog can be a great blog idea. We recommend writing original recipes! Expand your culinary horizon and that of your readers.
For example, you can discuss other people’s cooking, review kitchen tools, try foreign ingredients, and much more.