I want to Start A Blog...Help!

So there are people who really dig the concept of having their very own blog.... often times I hear How can I start a blog? What should I blog about? I'm not a writer....its gonna suck. Well not to fear, yes it will take time but if you desire a blog then heck....go ahead and start one!

A great Blogging platform for newbies is of course Blogger! Why? Simple its free, its easy and you can set up ads with virtually no knowledge of HTML or blogging in general! It truly is one of the simplest methods to start you own blog!

Why I recommend blogger for newbies:

• Blogger is free
• The "widgets" make it easy for All to use- insert adds, insert widgets, publicize your blog all in one interface
• Plenty of free templates for you to choose from...simple cut and pasting of code is all you need to know how to do!
  
• Sign in with an existing Google account or create a separate account just for Blogging!

What you should also do when thinking of Blogging:

Set up a Photobucket or Flickr account; why you ask?! Simply because you will want to add pictures or link to videos or what have you and both of those services are free and VERY self explanatory! The key here is to make it simple for YOU to be able to blog and do what you thought never was possible!

Secondarily get yourself in the know! Google what your niche is or might be! For instance, if your into Techie stuff check out Digg or Lifehacker! IF you want a general women issues and society pressures for weight check out Back in Skinny jeans or Google catch phrases! What ever you think you want to blog about food, travels, relationships or parenting its all out there! A Great source is also Blogher! Plenty of women, mothers, VPs, writers and designers all can be found there!

Third don't be afraid to network! Ask questions in forums, offer advice or simply comment on another blog if you like it and tell the author why! Its pretty simple!

I will be publishing more helpful hints for newbie bloggers, this is just one post to get you started!

Happy Monday!

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