Starting a blog is a good way to turn a passion into a career, and if it is just a fun way to talk about something you love for the fun of it, it is still a good way to put your ideas somewhere useful. Blogging has grown from people writing posts on their website about popular topics to worldwide phenomenons making millions for their videos on a range of platforms. With this in mind, you might be wondering how to start blogging on your own. There are some important things to know, and invest in, to help get started on the right foot.
These 5 essential investments are good ways to build your blog and improve your potential, even if it is just for fun!
Video Camera
Blogging used to just be about writing, but as more and more media content floods the internet, there is an increased need to produce better content to compete. Writing is still important, so strong skills in this area are needed, but you will want to invest in a good video camera to record your videos. It might be hard as a new blogger to know what you are looking for, but this website has some useful tips on looking for video-specific cameras good for blogging content. Technical specifics you should consider are megapixels, frames per second, and recording resolution. Diversifying the media you have for your site or channel can greatly improve who wants to engage with what you are talking about.
Reliable Laptop/Desktop Computer
If you already have a good or reliable computer, then you are fine! If not, no worries. Finding a good laptop or desktop to blog with is important, because this is where you are going to be making most, if not all, of your content. You do not need a jet-engine fast computer, but having enough processing power for video editing and other media streaming will only help you. Storage space is a must as well because of the file size that comes with video content, and the software that you might want to invest in. Laptops have a significant advantage in the basic fact that they are mobile, which allows you to do work nearly anywhere that you have an internet connection.
Investing Your Time Learning
Not so much a monetary investment, but useful for your needs nonetheless, is an investment in your time spent learning. Reading similar blogs to yours, or what you want to do, can give you a better understanding of what to do and what not to do. Watching videos, reading, writing, and browsing how others have designed their blog, sites, and format their videos will allow you to make decisions on your own personalized look to your blog.
Buy a Domain Name
You do not necessarily need to have your own website, but owning a domain name or having domain hosting for a website is a good way to possess something that is distinctly yours. Popular blog hosting sites do not require you to purchase a domain, but it can be valuable to own a personalized domain so you do not have to contend with anyone else taking your name, or content under a different blog name. It adds some legitimacy to your blogging and the cost of hosting your own domain is a low monthly fee. Plus it’s important that you choose a mommy blog name that reflects what your site is about.
Marketing Material
What good is great content if no one can see it? You can produce the best videos, have the clearest writing, and possess the best knowledge on a topic of interest, but it is all for nothing if no one sees it. Investing in your knowledge of marketing, and marketing materials will help you reach a bigger audience. Learning about things like search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing is important for growing your
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