Want to start a blog in 2025? You don’t need to be an expert or know everything from day one. If you’re serious about it, just begin. I’ve started from scratch, and here I’m sharing what actually helped.
Fix Your Niche and Learn SEO
First, take a notebook. If you’re really interested in something, just start with that niche. If you don’t know which niche to start, write down the best topics you love like sports, tech, etc. Then think about them. How much do you actually know? How much quality can you produce? Take your time and choose what feels right. No rush decisions here.
And no, not yet. Before doing anything else, start watching videos on blogging, especially about something called “SEO” (Search Engine Optimization). You’ll find lots of tips on keywords, how they work, and why they matter. I personally use “Ahrefs” for the keyword selector. You can try that out too.
Hosting and Domain
When you finally fix your niche and have learned about SEO, now it’s time for your hosting and domain. You’ll have two options: paid or free. For free, you have Blogspot, and for paid, there are different options. In my case, I used paid, which is Hostinger with WordPress. In terms of AdSense, most people prefer paid. Even free might work, but there are lesser chances compared to paid because free domains aren’t fully trusted for AdSense. If you just want to create a presence, then the free version is more than enough.
Setting Up Your Blog Pages
Now for the first 2–3 days, set up your website. Make sure your blog includes these pages: Home, About, Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and Contact. Also, add your other socials if you want. You can check my blog after reading to see how it looks, how many pages it has, and how everything is ordered. That might help you shape your own blog better. For Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions content, you’ll find different websites that help with that. Just search and you’ll get it. You can also check my site to get an idea.
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Start Writing…
And then nothing else bro, just start writing posts. Be consistent. You’re a beginner, so try to post like 3 times a week. But don’t rush, take your time, research properly. Minimize AI as much as possible. You should write your stuff. Your thoughts matter, not some AI-generated stuff. Quality over quantity, so do proper research and post.
Google Analytics & Search Console
Once your blog is live, it’s not just about publishing. It’s also about tracking and growing. That’s where Google Analytics and Google Search Console help a lot.
Google Analytics shows you insights about your blog like how many people visited, which country they’re from, what time they visited, real-time traffic, and where the traffic came from.
Google Search Console helps you get your blog posts on Google Search. Just posting your article doesn’t make it appear on Google. You have to submit your blog and sitemap for indexing. This makes sure your pages can actually show up when people search.
Both tools are free. If you’re confused about how to set them up, you can easily find tutorials on YouTube.
Growth
In the beginning, you won’t get much audience, maybe not even a single view. If you do, you’re lucky. If not, don’t stress about it, because ranking a new site takes time. Just start sharing your articles, but don’t spam. Share where it actually adds value. Platforms like Pinterest and Reddit can bring you traffic. You can also create a Facebook page and join different Facebook groups in your niche. Try sharing your blog there too. Slowly you’ll start seeing some growth. Don’t keep big expectations. Just stay consistent. Quality over quantity, no pressure. For thumbnails or images, use Canva. And for keyword search, once you start watching those SEO videos, you’ll get the hang of it.
Also, watch different videos on blogging daily. Everything adds value, and you’ll slowly get to know all the stuff that matters. Don’t just blindly write and post. Be active on socials, keep learning through YouTube, and then just wait for the growth to kick in.
