So you want to start a blog …

Thanks for the wonderful information, @heatherblog. I am definitely a beginner blogger, so this helps me out a lot. 🙂

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Skip this post if you’re a seasoned blogger. But if you’re thinking of starting a blog — like my wise and witty friend Don — here are a few pointers.

“How do I start a blog?” “What should I name it?” “How can I get more subscribers?”

I always feel sheepish when someone asks such questions. I’m a self-taught blogger, you see, so I’m not an expert — and I’ve made lots of dumb mistakes.

But the other day it occurred to me: Maybe I can at least help others avoid the same mistakes?

I won’t cover the technical side of setting up a new blog (because if you choose WordPress, you can do it in three steps). But I’m happy to offer some things to consider before you even click “Get started.”

Before you start blogging

Create a blogplan. What is your purpose? Who is your audience? What…

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