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Steps: How to Start a Blog on the Side and Make Money in 2019

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I created my first blog in 2004 with zero computer experience. It took me  forever  because I had to google my way through. This how-to guide contains what I’ve learned, and is for those who want  step-by-step instructions in a simple format. The 7 steps to start a blog Set up your blog. Get started with WordPress. Decide what to blog about. Publish your main pages. Write your first post. Customize your blog design. Get traffic & make money! Don’t worry, I’ll walk you right through. Follow along and your new blog will be up and running in less than 15 minutes Want to skip the introduction?  Click here to jump to Step 1. What is a blog? A blog is a type of website with posts (articles or entries) displayed in reverse chronological order. That is, the most recent posts are at the top. Why start a blog? There are many reasons to start a blog. Here are a few popular ones: Make money while working from home.  I make a full-time i ncome blogging. Many others