Getting started with blogging

Getting Started with Blogging

Here’s the definition of a blog from Wikipedia:

“A blog (a portmanteau of web log) is a website where entries are written in chronological order and commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.”

A blog is basically an online diary - A journal written by an author, about the author and/or the author’s interests. The great thing about a blog is there are no boundaries whatsoever. You can blog about your dog, cat, career, relationships, car, favorite ice cream, etc, etc. You have total control to be as creative as your heart desires!

The important thing about this journey is that you blog about something that matters to you. Different people have different interests and you’re no exception. Chances are good that others just like you are ready to delve into your material because they have similar tastes. Don’t hesitate to write about something you’re passionate about - just do it! (like Nike)

If you interested in learning more about blogs and blogging, check out the wikipedia page.

A lot of websites on the Internet today talk about how they make money. But not many give you step-by-step articles on how to make money with YOUR blog.

This piece of cyber-space is dedicated to being your #1 source for learning how to blog for money. My articles are focused around the FREE Blogger (Blogspot) service, but you can apply a lot of the information here to ANY blogging platform or website.

What is Blog*Spot?

Blog*Spot is a weblog-hosting service run by the folks who make Blogger. As such, it is very nicely integrated with Blogger - no ugly configuring! Freely-hosted blogs on BlogSpot will display ads. However, you don't need to keep your blog on Blog*Spot. If you have your own site, you can use Blogger to publish there.

If you don't have a blog then check the table below and click "Create Account" to open the web-page with an account registration for selected blog type:

Blogger http://www.blogger.com/

FREE Create Account Find more (This is suggested)

LiveJournal http://www.livejournal.com/

FREE Create Account Find more

TypePad http://www.typepad.com/

FREE 30-days trial Create account Find more

BlogHarbor http://www.blogharbor.com/

FREE 30-days trial Create account Find more

Blogging http://www.blogging.com/

FREE 30-days trial Create account Find more

Lockergnome http://www.blogging.com/

Free 30-days trial Create account Find more