How To Start A Blog In 2024 [Step-By-Step]

Have you ever wanted to build a blog but don’t know where to start or how to get it off the ground? Then you’ve come to the right place.

I’ve been starting blogs and authority websites for over a decade. I’m now sharing the exact process that I’ve personally used – time and time again – to do so.

I built a simple, yet comprehensive guide to show you how to start a blog, step-by-step. By the end of the guide, you’ll have a fully-functioning blog that you can take to the next level.

The best part?

You don’t need to do anything to get access. Simply scroll down and read the guides just like you would read a normal blog post.

This is the same exact method that I use on every authority site in my own portfolio. And it’s proven itself to work time and time again:

As you can see, the process works—and it works well. In this example, I’ll show you the same steps that I used to build the blog.

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How to Start a Blog [Quickly] In 2024

If you’re like most potential bloggers, you’re probably overwhelmed with just how many factors go into launching a new blog.

When it comes down to it, though, starting a successful blog really just involves a few simple steps:

Each step can be as simple or as difficult as you want it to be, as you’ll learn with time. My suggestion is to take it slow and enjoy the process.

Disregard the “Experts” and Take Your Time

There are countless experts out there claiming that making money through your blog is easy, but let me be clear: it IS doable, but it’s not as easy as some might make it sound.

We’re bombarded by blogs, links and newsletters stating how this person ‘made a six-figure income’ or how that person ‘lives from the income their blog generates’.

What you don’t see is the tireless hustle in building the blog. The grit to stay the course when things get tough. Or the countless nights spent building away without any type of recognition as a result.

Ultimately, however, you need to remember that making money with your blog takes hard work, dedication, and patience.

It won’t happen overnight. You need to lay the foundation now to reap the rewards that blogs can offer later.

But don’t worry. I’ll be with you every step of the way showing you how. I’ll offer my thoughts, insights, and guidance.

By learning the proper way to build a blog from the start, you’ll save yourself a huge amount of time and avoid plenty of headaches in the future.

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1. How to Build a Blog

What You’ll Need to Build a Blog

In a hurry and don’t want to read the entire thing? Here’s a summary of the tech stack that I personally use and recommend:

Core Setup: What Powers the Blog

• Domain Registrar: Namecheap
• CMS: WordPress.org
• Hosting: WP Engine
• WordPress Theme & Framework: GeneratePress Premium

Additional Functionality & Features

• Analytics: Site Kit by Google
• Anti-Spam: Akismet
• Forms: Gravity Forms
• SEO: Rank Math Pro
• Image Optimization: Imagify
• Caching & Performance: WP Rocket

Pro Tip: Skip the free blogging platforms and build your blog correctly from the start. This will help avoid tons of headaches in the future.

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2. How to Select a Blog Niche and Name

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3. How to Design a Blog

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4. How to Create Blog Content

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5. How to Launch and Promote a Blog

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