How to Start a Blog: A Step-by-Step 12-Month Action Plan
Blogging can be a fun pastime—or it can be a profitable side hustle. For some, it can even turn into a lucrative, full-time job. So, what separates the hobbyists from the high-earners? An action plan. Below, I’ll teach you how to start a blog that attracts and converts visitors. Including a month-by-month timeline of exactly what to do and when to do it. With actionable steps for each phase, you’ll learn how to go from initial planning to a thriving business in 12 months. Plus, you’ll see how other bloggers successfully used this system to build steady blog traffic and revenue. Like Kayla, who used this framework to grow her food blog from zero to 90K monthly visitors in a few years. Ready to build your blog the right way? Let’s start with how to validate your blog concept. Phase #1: Plan Your Blog (Month 1) Focus on research and validation in month one. Why? Because it will set your blog up for sustainable success. Define Your Goals Your goals determine everything about your blog. This includes your: But your goals should be more specific than “I want to start a blog and make money” or “I want to share advice on [insert topic].” Break your goals into three parts: purpose, income, and growth. This will define your “why.” And clarify your strategy for long-term success. Purpose Goals Core topic expertise you’ll share Problem you’ll solve for readers Unique angle that sets you apart Example: “Help busy parents cook healthy meals in under 30 minutes.” Income Goals Primary revenue stream (affiliate, ads, products) Target monthly revenue ($500, $5,000) Timeline for reaching income goals Example: “Generate $1,000 per month through affiliate marketing within 24 months.” Growth Goals Monthly traffic targets Email subscriber goals Content publishing schedule Example: “Reach 25,000 monthly pageviews…
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