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How To Choose a Blog Niche That Makes Money

Choosing a blog niche is one of the most important decisions you have to make when starting a blog.

You’re essentially answering the question: what is the main topic of my blog?

Your blog niche sets the foundation for the content you’ll write, the audience you’ll attract, and how you’ll make money (assuming your goal is to monetize your blog). As you can see, the success of your blog depends largely on the niche you choose. It’s kind of important.

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How To Choose a Blog Name (with 50+ Examples)

Coming up with an original, memorable name for your blog can be daunting. With about 600 million blogs on the internet today, you want a unique name to help your blog stand out.

If you’ve been thinking about blog names and feeling stuck, don’t fret. In this post, you’ll learn some guidelines for choosing a blog name that both reflects your brand and appeals to your readers. You’ll find that choosing a name for your blog is a fun, creative process! 

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7 Reasons Not To Start a Blog: Signs You’re Doomed to Fail

Here’s a sobering statistic: around 90% of bloggers quit within six months.

Six months is barely enough time for Google to trust a new website. That takes about six to nine months. This goes to show you how prematurely so many bloggers quit. 

I’ve already gone over the top reasons to start a blog. Now, it’s time to address the top reasons NOT to start a blog. The reality is that blogging isn’t for everyone. In an increasingly competitive blogosphere, you need to consistently produce great content to have staying power. There are a variety of reasons why bloggers quit, but it typically boils down to unrealistic expectations and the wrong motives. 

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Bluehost Review: 5 Reasons Why Bluehost Is a Terrible Web Host

Somehow Bluehost has become one of the top web hosting services, but don’t fall for the glowing recommendations. It baffles me that bloggers continuously heap praise on Bluehost and enthusiastically recommend it. I’m I missing something? My one year of using Bluehost was marked by one problem or frustration after another.  I don’t even know where to begin to describe the incompetence of this company.

After dealing with endless technical problems and impersonal customer service, I canceled my subscription. I’m writing this Bluehost review to save you from making the same mistake I did. I’ll break down why Bluehost is a terrible web host for your blog and show you better options for web hosting.

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How To Start a WordPress Blog with Siteground in 10 Minutes

So you want to start a blog? Good thinking. As a blogger, there’s no cap on your income, and you can work from anywhere with WiFi. You also get so much creative freedom, something you’ll rarely find at an office job. Setting up a blog is a straightforward process, even if you’re not techy. In this post, you’ll learn how to start a WordPress blog with Siteground in just 10 minutes. Yes, just 10 minutes is all it takes to sign up for web hosting. 

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7 Compelling Reasons To Start a Blog

Should I start a blog?

If you have been pondering that question, then you probably have lots of questions about the world of blogging: 

Can you really make money blogging?  

What if no one reads my blog? 

How often would I need to post?

It’s normal to feel some uncertainty, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a chance on your blog idea. The purpose of this post is to help you put aside your fears and reservations about blogging. I want to show you why starting a blog could be one of the best decisions you ever make. Here are some of the best reasons to start a blog. 

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