How to Start a Blog (In 10 Minutes)
Last updated: August 18, 2025 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more . Quick Answer: Pick a niche, choose a platform (Blogger or WordPress), grab a domain, pick a clean theme, write your first helpful post, and publish today. Keep it simple—iterate later. Start a Blog in 5 Fast Steps Pick a niche you can write about weekly. One topic, real problems, real readers. Choose a platform: Blogger (free, fast start) or WordPress.org (paid hosting, more control). Either works—speed beats perfection. Get a domain name that’s short, memorable, and matches your topic. Pick a clean theme , set your logo/name, add About, Contact, and Disclosure pages. Publish your first post (answer one problem clearly). Hit “Publish,” then improve over time. Simple Posting Routine (Day 1–7) Day 1: Launch + publish first post (500–800 words, one pr...