How to Start a Blog and Earn a Fulltime Income in 2022

 Hello! My name is Queen of side hustle, and welcome to my humble blog.

Since I started this blog, I’ve already earned thousands of dollars of mostly passive income. It’s been such a life-changing moment for me. Because of this small, humble blog, I can now work wherever and whenever I want (mostly at home in my PJs) while earning a fulltime income.

 I no longer have to worry about a boss, or a toxic work environment, or long commutes, or any of that. Because of blogging, I’ve been able to take back my life, to take control of it, and to get more out of it every single day.

Now I’d like to help you achieve all of that, too. So, I’ve created this tutorial to help you make a living off blogging, and make your blog a ticket to financial freedom and a more fulfilling life.

Plus, there’s plenty of interesting info added, to help you fully understand what blogging is, why is it so popular, and why should you start your very own blog. 

Ready? Let’s begin.

STEP 1: Pick your blog topic (niche)

Choose the topic, or niche, you want to blog about. It could be anything – personal finance, motherhood, solo travel, or a minimalist lifestyle. But make sure it’s a topic that you’re passionate and knowledgeable in, something that other people are interested in as well, has a money-making potential (if you want to earn money off your blog), and has a future (it’s a topic for the long-term).

STEP 2: Choose your blog name (domain)

Next, choose a name for your blog. It’s called the domain name (think of google.com or wikipedia.com) Again, it could be anything you want. But the ideal domain name is something no one uses yet (every domain is unique), is easy to remember and type in, and has the appropriate domain name extension (it’s the .com, .net, etc. part). Also, you have to pay for the right to own a particular domain name.

You can check if your tentative domain is available using the nifty little tool below. If it’s available, you can then register and buy it in the next step.

STEP 3: Set up your web hosting

Web hosting is the paid service that puts your blog online and allows it to be seen and accessed by you and other people. Your best choice for web hosting is the Basic Plan from Bluehost. It’s perfect for beginners and is very affordable. It’s guaranteed to make your blog load fast, keep it safe and secure from hacking, and keep it online at all times. Plus, you get your own domain name for free for one year!

To purchase the Basic Plan from Bluehost, click the button below. It will direct you to Bluehost’s website. Then on that page, click HOST YOUR SITE, then GET STARTED, then under BASIC PLAN, click SELECT.

STEP 4: Set up WordPress

WordPress is an amazing software that lets you customize your blog and publish content online. Think of it as your blog’s operating system. As many as 40% of all websites on the Internet use WordPress. Fortunately, when you buy one of Bluehost’s web hosting plan, WordPress is installed for you for free. Simply complete Bluehost’s step-by-step guide on setting up your blog to launch WordPress.

STEP 5: Customize your blog

You can change the look and layout of your blog with a theme, and enhance your blog’s functionality with plugins. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard, and on the lefthand menu, you’ll see the options for THEMES and PLUGINS where you can change your theme and add plugins respectively.

STEP 6: Start creating content

Once everything is set up, you can now start creating content, i.e., your pages and posts. Begin by creating your basic webpages like home page, about page, and contact page. Then you can start writing your first ever blog post.

Again, this is just a summary of how to start your blog from scratch. You can find the full version of the tutorial if you scroll down below. It’s complete with all the information and details you’ll need. You can also find the tutorial on how to grow your blog, attract readers, and build a loyal following. And finally, you can also find the guide on how to monetize your blog, which includes the best ways to earn off blogging and a sample roadmap towards making a fulltime income with your blog.