How To Start A Blog Step-By-Step For Beginners 2020

Do you want to start a blog that matters - one that will change your life and the lives of your readers?

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Anyone can start a blog, but let’s be real, how many actually matter and actually make a difference to their readers?

Hi, My name’s James Stafford and I've been teaching people how to start a blog and clarify their message since 2012. In fact, over the last 8 years, I’ve made close to 7 figures with my blog and if you were to ask me what’s the difference that makes the difference... I would tell you this – start a blog that matters.

1) Start A Blog Introduction 00:00:00

2) Get Domain & Hostgator Hosting 00:11:41
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3) Install WordPress 00:15:11

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4) Login To WordPress 00:16:45

5) Blog Optimization 00:18:35

6) Install Theme & Installing Succesful Blog Plugins 00:23:40

7) Getting Started With Convertkit 00:46:00

8) Creating the Hybrid Home Page 00:55:45

9) Create Your About Us Page & Contact Page 01:22:45

10) 2 Free tools to uncover your perfect niche and content ideas 01:30:50

11) Blog Tips & Strategy for successful blogging 01:41:40

12) Creating Your First Blog Post 01:46:00

13) Optimizing your blog sidebar with widgets 01:52:15

14) The simple framework to write blog posts with confidence and impact to sell your stuff 01:54:10

15) How to write blog posts to sell affiliate products & Amazon products. 02:03:45

16) Create Blog Menu & Blog Optimization 02:28:00

17) 8 Ways to start making money blogging 02:41:30

18) CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

19) Resources websitesmadeeasy.tv/blog/start-a-blog-that-matt…

However, It’s NOT just about starting a blog that matters, it’s also about being consistent. Over the years, I've seen too many people get started and not follow through, so it's important be aware of the big picture when starting a successful blog.

Now starting a blog is actually the easy part, and thousands of new blogs are started every day. You can literally create one in 5 minutes - but very few people will create blogs that matter.

Here’s the deal: while I know blogging is an incredible opportunity for some, the fact is blogging isn’t for everybody.

If blogging isn’t a good fit for you, you’d probably be better off spending time pursuing something else.


So before you decide to jump in with blogging, here’s the top 5 reasons blogging might not be for you.

1. Building a successful blog takes an incredible amount of work, patience, and stamina.
2. It’s about the journey, not the destination. You should blog about something that genuinely interests you.
3. Blogging isn’t a quick path to riches. It can take up to a year to start making any money. To be successful, you have to like creating content and be consistent.
4. To be a successful blogger, you have to like helping or entertaining other people, not just about talking yourself. You should genuinely want to help people
5. Building a successful blog requires getting to know other bloggers. You have to make friends and create relationships.

So if you’re not cool with any of those, blogging might not be for you.

However, that being said, if none of these worry you, then Blogging can change your life for the better!

For people with the desire and ability, I strongly recommend starting a blog for all kinds of reasons.

When I started blogging in 2012, my goal was simple - to show people how to get started with their first website or blog step by step. Because I needed to show people what I was doing via tutorials, I chose to use video blogging or vlogging as my medium of choice.

Along the way, amazing things have happened from new friends, travel, more creativity, and building a business online I’m super grateful for.
I’ve received business offers and partnerships and countless emails from viewers thanking me for helping them.

Millions of people worldwide have started blogs and websites through my videos tutorials. It’s incredible and I’m truly blessed for what I’ve been able to do and achieve.

I know dozens of people who make a living through blogging and dozens more whose lives have changed because of it.

However, despite millions of blogs starting each year, only a small percentage of them thrive. That’s because blogging isn’t about reaching a destination. It’s about the journey and the lessons learned along the way.