3 Basic Steps to Start Blogging and Create a Success Circle Online
You have heard and accepted that starting a blog or becoming a blogger is one of the easiest ways to begin building your brand and create a success circle online, but your next question may be, “Where do I begin?” You have prepared your mindset and have decided on what you would like to start blogging about. Keep in mind that everyone starts somewhere, and you may decide six months from now that you want to change direction, but for now, let's get the process started for your first blog.
1. Choose a Domain Name: In building your brand and creating your success, you want to select a domain name that is simple, easy to remember, but represents you and what your focus will be – your niche. You will also want to choose a domain name that matches the title of your site so that it's easy for readers to connect both together in their minds and visually. If you'll be adding a logo in the future, make sure that the logo matches your domain name. Next, you'll need to register your domain name.
2. Register Your Domain Name: Your domain name is your URL; the address people will type in or click on to access your blog content. There are many registrars, and a search on google.com will confirm this; however, the one I've consistently used is GoDaddy.com. Note that on GoDaddy.com domain registrations are approximately $10 per year. You may be tempted to go with a registrar where the cost appears to be less, but please make sure to read the fine print as while the initial cost may be low, you may find that if you need to forward and mask your domain, you may be asked to pay for those services separately, or they're not offered at all. (more…)
