{"id":2312,"date":"2026-04-09T14:06:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/?p=2194"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:06:48","slug":"how-to-start-a-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/how-to-start-a-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A Blog In Nigeria 2026 + FREE Video Tutorial (3 Fast &amp; Easy Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Quick step by step outline&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-start-a-blog-in-nigeria\">HOW TO START A BLOG IN NIGERIA (STEP BY STEP):<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1\"><strong>STEP 1: Research a Profitable Niche to Blog<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2\"><strong>STEP 2: Choose a Domain Name and Hosting<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3\"><strong>STEP 3: Install, Structure WordPress CMS<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"bonus\" style=\"color:#cf710c\"><strong>BONUS 1: How To Write and Publish Your First Blog<\/strong> and Earn Income<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"bonus\" style=\"color:#cf710c\"><strong>BONUS 2: How To Earn Income with Your Blog<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color\" id=\"video\"><strong>Not much time? Hop on the video tutorial right now<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How To Start A Blog in Nigeria\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Vey60NgXpk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"chap-1-research\" style=\"background-color:#cf710c\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: <strong><strong>Research a Profitable Niche to Blog<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f2e9\">In this step, I will walk you through all you need to do, step by step, in coming up with a great, profitable niche to blog about for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Let&#8217;s get down now&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">Point 1: Head over to your text editor and coin up terms, words, phrases, keywords in your niche.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In our case, we used Microsoft Word (you can use any text editor of your choice) we&#8217;re delving into dog food and other relevant topics around this.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-01.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-01.png\" alt=\"Text Editor (Microsoft Word)\" class=\"wp-image-2920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-01.png 735w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-01-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ensure you&#8217;re guided by the acronym &#8220;TRECC&#8221; which means Traffic, Relevance, Competition and Commerciality in your choice of keywords generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">Point 2: Expand your search for profitable keywords by visiting forums like Nairaland.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can explore Nairaland&#8217;s (an established platform in Nigeria) categories and see what pertains to your niche. For us, we opted for &#8220;Pets&#8221; category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other platforms you could also use this strategy to explore and generate more ideas are Google Suggest, Wikipedia, Reddit, Quora, Nigeria Bulletin, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-02-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-02-1-1024x342.png\" alt=\"Nairaland Forum\" class=\"wp-image-2926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-02-1-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-02-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-02-1-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-02-1.png 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Look for more topics that people are discussing or having challenges with and add them to your list in your text editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the topics you&#8217;ll be writing about and proffering real-life solutions to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">Point 3: Input your newly discovered words into Google Keyword Planner (a keyword research tool)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to have an account with Google to be able to use the Google Keyword Planner for your keyword research.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-03.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-03.png\" alt=\"Google Keyword Planner\" class=\"wp-image-2931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-03.png 990w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-03-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-03-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your focus should be forecasting the volume and other metrics of the ideas you have generated earlier for your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-04.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-04-1024x534.png\" alt=\"Google Keyword Planner area to focus on.\" class=\"wp-image-2937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-04-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-04-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-04-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-04-1200x626.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-04.png 1233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just copy and paste the keywords in the input field and analyze the data Google Keyword Planner spills out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-05.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-05.png\" alt=\"GKP Analysis\" class=\"wp-image-2940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-05.png 892w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-05-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-05-768x555.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will see the Average Monthly Searches, Competition, Ad Impression Share, Top of Page Bid (High and Low) and Account Status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these will help you get a clearer picture of the keyword ideas you generated earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-06.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-06-1024x450.png\" alt=\"GKP Result\" class=\"wp-image-2943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-06-1024x450.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-06-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-06-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-06-1200x528.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-06.png 1267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Remember to edit your location to reflect the country you&#8217;re at.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-07.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-07-1024x585.png\" alt=\"GKP Location Change\" class=\"wp-image-2946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-07-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-07-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-07-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-07.png 1118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">Point 4: Check Commercial Viability of Individual Keywords<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Just copy any of the results generated by Google Keyword Planner (GKP) and paste live in Google to see if it&#8217;s profitable or not.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-08.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-08-1024x595.png\" alt=\"Google Commercial Viability\" class=\"wp-image-2948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-08-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-08-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-08-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-08.png 1194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Presence of a lot of ads shows that the keyword is commercially viable (profitable in simple terms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-to-start-a-blog-in-nigeria\"><a href=\"#how-to-start-a-blog-in-nigeria\">Back to step by step outline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"chap-2-cms\" style=\"background-color:#cf710c\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: <strong>Choose a Domain Name and Hosting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f2e9\">In this step, we look at how to get a domain name and hosting for our blog.<br><br>Without further ado, let\u2019s get started\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">Point 1: Find a Suitable Domain Name and Hosting for Your Niche<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f2e9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartweb.com.ng\/web\/aff.php?aff=2347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to find a suitable name for your new blog\u2026if name is available, kindly secure and pay for it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-09.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"883\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-09.png\" alt=\"Domain Name Secured\" class=\"wp-image-2954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-09.png 883w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-09-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-09-768x570.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also explore other domain name extensions like &#8220;.ng, .org, etc&#8221; (as seen in the boxes located at the lower part on the image above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I could opt for a cheaper extension like &#8220;dognigeria.com.ng&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have previously gone through <a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/how-to-create-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my guide on creating a website in Nigeria<\/a>, this part will feel familiar, because the buying flow is basically the same<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#how-to-start-a-blog-in-nigeria\"><\/a><a href=\"#how-to-start-a-blog-in-nigeria\">Back to step by step outline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"chap-4-money\" style=\"background-color:#cf710c\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: <strong><strong>Install, Structure WordPress CMS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f2e9\">This is step shows us how to install, structure our content management system for our blogging business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">WordPress is Popular and Provides the Best Options and Features for Blogging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your domain and hosting are ready and details sent to your email, the next step is setting up WordPress. There are many content management systems you could use, but WordPress is the most popular because it is well suited for SEO (search engine optimization), digital marketing friendliness, and generally supports a smooth workflow for bloggers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wordpress-install-for-blog\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-10-1024x539.png\" alt=\"Wordpress Installation for Blogging\" class=\"wp-image-2959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-10-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-10-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-10-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-10-1200x632.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sbn-10.png 1318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Follow the step by step instructions and install the WordPress software.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-11-1024x557.png\" alt=\"WordPress Platform Dashboard Area\" class=\"wp-image-2967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-11-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-11-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-11-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-11-1200x653.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-11.png 1328w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"chap-4-money\" style=\"background-color:#a9080d\">BONUS 1: <strong><strong>Write and Publish Your First Post Quickly<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a bonus tip to help you quicken things up a bit ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">Point 1: Structure Your Categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After WordPress is installed, you can publish your first post fast. But first, take one important step: structure your categories so your future posts have a home.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-12.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-12.png\" alt=\"WordPress Category Structure\" class=\"wp-image-2973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-12.png 975w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-12-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-12-768x520.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Why categories matter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Categories (like subjects) help you organize your blog around topics. It also makes it easier for readers to find content and helps your content stay organized for your readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if I write about German Shepherds for my dog blog, it goes under Dog Breeds. If you write about care issues, it falls under Dog Care. If you write about behaviors and obedience, it belongs in Dog Training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hope you get the drift ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">Point 2: Write Well-Researched Posts that Solves Real-life Problems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then go ahead and write about well-researched topics that solves real life problems.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"997\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-13.png\" alt=\"Writing Blog Posts to Solve Real life Challenges\" class=\"wp-image-2977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-13.png 997w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-13-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-13-768x506.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">Point 3: Quick Steps to Writing Your First Blog Post<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 1: login to your brand new blog<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the admin link provided during installation. Enter your credentials and log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> <em>For your security, <strong>ALWAYS<\/strong> remember to always change your default username and password.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-14.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-14.png\" alt=\"Change your WordPress sign in password\" class=\"wp-image-2983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-14.png 966w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-14-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-14-768x560.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 2: Go to \u201cPosts\u201d and add a new post<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>From the left menu, select Posts and then click Add New.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-15.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-15-1024x541.png\" alt=\"Add New Post to WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-2986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-15-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-15-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-15-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-15.png 1116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Understand how the editor works (blocks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress uses a block editor. Each paragraph, image, headline, or video can be a different block. This makes layout flexible because you can choose the content type for each section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 3: Choose a headline based on real keyword research<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>For emphasis, do not pick topics randomly else all our initial research work will be a waste of valuable time. Your post should be targeted at a keyword that has search volume and relevance. The goal is not just traffic, but traffic that matches your blog and has a reason to convert (for example, readers looking for solutions).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-16-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1085\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-16-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-16-1.png 1085w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-16-1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-16-1-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-16-1-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For demonstration, you might base a title around a real concern like in our case, crossing or breeding information for a specific dog breed. The key is: your headline should reflect what people are actively searching for, not just what sounds interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 4: Copy and paste your title in google for content idea structuring <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Important Note on Content Copying<\/em>:<\/strong> <em>One quick but critical reminder: avoid copy-pasting other people\u2019s original content. Plagiarism is a crime and can damage your online credibility. Write content that is ORIGINAL, unique to you, supported by research and practical experience as much as possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also try your hands on AI and generate ideas where you can build from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But please, as much as you can, be original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 5: Write a compelling, clear introduction and place your main keyword early in the very first 100 words<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful SEO practice is to ensure your target keyword appears in the first 100 words. That helps your readers and search engines quickly understand what the page is specifically about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-17.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-17-1024x484.png\" alt=\"Your researched keywords must be within the first 100 words of your introduction.\" class=\"wp-image-2997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-17-1024x484.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-17-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-17-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-17-1200x568.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-17.png 1245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, your content should solve an existing problem. If people are searching because they need help, your job is to create a complete guide that makes it easier for them to get answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hope you gerrit ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 6: Use sub-headings and separate content into blocks for flexibility &amp; text formatting<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Create sections using headings. For example, your main post title is, by default, set as the H1 heading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your subheads, use H2 blocks and lower inside the post.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-18.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-18.png\" alt=\"Use of sub-head in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-3000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-18.png 690w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-18-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 7: Add image where necessary<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>You can upload an image block and center it if it looks better for your layout. If you choose images, download them safely in a folder, upload and add a relevant caption where necessary. A clean image makes your post compelling, helps readability, makes your post feel more complete and aesthetically appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-19.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-19.png\" alt=\"Adding images in WordPress post.\" class=\"wp-image-3005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-19.png 675w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-19-300x273.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 8: Select the right category for the post<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Before publishing, make sure the post is filed under the correct category you created earlier. If your post is about German Shepherd topics, it might go under Dog Breeds or whichever category matches the topic best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-20.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-20-1024x318.png\" alt=\"Select the right category of your post.\" class=\"wp-image-3007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-20-1024x318.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-20-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-20-768x238.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-20-1200x372.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-20.png 1283w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-blog\">STEP 9: Publish your content to go live<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>When everything looks correct, click Publish, then open \u201cView Post\u201d to see the live version.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-21.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-21.png\" alt=\"Click on publish if everything is okay\" class=\"wp-image-3009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-21.png 914w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-21-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-21-768x583.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Published post&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-22.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-22-1024x527.png\" alt=\"View blog post live\" class=\"wp-image-3011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-22-1024x527.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-22-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-22-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-22-1200x617.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-22.png 1318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"chap-4-money\" style=\"background-color:#a9080d\">BONUS 2: <strong><strong>How to Monitize Your Blog<\/strong><\/strong>, FAQs &amp; Pro Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affiliate-marketing\">Affiliate marketing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Pat Flynn of <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpassiveincome.com\">SmartPassiveIncome.Com<\/a>, one of my online blogging mentors, <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/what-is-affiliate-marketing\/\">affiliate marketing<\/a> is the process of earning a commission by promoting other people\u2019s (or company\u2019s) products. You find a product you like, promote it to others and earn a piece of the profit for each sale that you make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-23.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" data-id=\"3017\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-23-1024x532.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-23-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-23-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-23-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-23-1200x624.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-23.png 1308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular methods for monetizing a blog. This is especially useful when you&#8217;re just starting out and you don&#8217;t have your own products or services to sell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve got something to sell but not necessarily relevant to what you\u2019re writing, you can find a good product that brings value to both your readers and you&#8230;think mutually benefitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advertisements\">Advertisements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Put up pay-per-click ads on your blog will not immediately fetch you the kind of income you want, but it\u2019s one of the ways you can monetize your blog on the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google-ads.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"749\" data-id=\"2382\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google-ads.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google-ads.jpg 999w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google-ads-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google-ads-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t really get any reasonable traction until you are able to build your traffic to certain volume every blessed day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good money start coming when you cross certain daily visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With consistency, you&#8217;ll get there. Just remain strategic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To monetize your blog in this route, you could get advertisers to put up their banners in certain high generating traffic pages or blog posts (ofcourse generating reasonable traffic) on your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be far better than the very annoying pop-up ads (that some people even deliberately turn off or block with apps) that comes through Google Adsense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely, I hate all those stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SINCERELY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"email-marketing\">Email Marketing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Monetizing your blog through email marketing is a gradual process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like you won&#8217;t meet a lady on a first date and propose to marry her ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and most important, ofcourse, is to build a high quality target audience that is super-hungry for what you have to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Super-hungry? Yes, super-hungry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It initially involves building a list of interested prospects, offering value over a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After building a sound relationship and establishing trust, respect, you can then go ahead to sell your stuff to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottomline?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you&#8217;re helping them achieve their goals or solving their problems or meeting their wants, needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use email service providers like Aweber, InfusionSoft, MailChimp, ConvertKit et al to implement a structured system to ensure consistency and marketability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/aweber.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-id=\"2383\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/aweber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2383\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/infusionSoft.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-id=\"2384\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/infusionSoft.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2384\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mailChimp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" data-id=\"2385\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mailChimp.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2385\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/convertKit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"93\" data-id=\"2386\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/convertKit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2386\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sell-ebooks\">Sell ebooks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Monetizing your blog through sale of ebooks affords you the platform to further establish yourself as an authority in your niche added to the initial intention of making money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PWDH_Cover.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"695\" data-id=\"2387\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PWDH_Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PWDH_Cover.jpg 999w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PWDH_Cover-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PWDH_Cover-768x534.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s really hard to remove the money issue out of the whole mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create an ebook that you desire to sell and embed it in an email opt-in form to get leads you&#8217;ll use for marketing purpose in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What this simply means is that you give them some sneak peek chapters for free in exchange for their email addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ebook could be a technically-inclined type (like mine ?), fiction or a do-it-yourself (DIY) quick fix literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyways, just ensure you\u2019re super-targeted at helping your audience achieve their desired goals while also benefitting for your hardwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to promote your ebook directly through your blog by creating attractive content and even giving some chapters for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ofcourse&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;you should also explore opportunities running ads on relevant social media sites and other platforms that may give you your desired outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will draw people in, then enticing them for more value-based content from your ebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And hey&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No jokes&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a strategy I used when I launched <a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/web-design-training.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my first digital information product.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this, you can build an automated multi-step sales system and sell your ebook on autopilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sell-courses\">Sell Courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can monetize your blog by creating cutting edge, above the board courses and selling to your target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important your course is not just the type that anybody can just head over to Google or Youtube and see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-24.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" data-id=\"3020\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-24-1024x703.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-24-1024x703.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-24-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-24-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-24.png 1071w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It must command a whole lot of value and must be very unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses work great when it comes to technical skills like <a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/web-design-training.html\">web design, development,<\/a> digital marketing, AI-specialist, graphic design and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find what you&#8217;re really great at and do the due diligence before building your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then make and project something far better than the other courses out there in the marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And hey&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not necessary that you must create one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could look for a good relevant course you can promote on your blog and get a fair commission on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sell-digital-products\">Sell digital products<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating digital products is a great way to profit from your blog. You can effectively sell any type of digital information product, application, guides, resources, animation, videos and lots more on your blog as long as it&#8217;s in harmony with your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t second guess yourself, as you&#8217;d be surprised at just how much money you can make by selling digital products on your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sell-coaching-mentorship-services\">Sell Coaching, Mentorship Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On your blog, you can create an entirely different page where you project your coaching, speaking services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling coaching and or speaking gigs through your blog can definitely be a lucrative avenue to make extra income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sponsored-exclusive-posts\">Sponsored\/Exclusive Posts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Like I mentioned earlier, if you work hard at generating reasonable traffic to your blog&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For emphasis, this is what you should really work hard on starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then justify or attract prospective blog posts by visitors willing to pay having seen value on your blog platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I guess there\u2019s this rambling in your head by what I mean by reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t generate a minimum traffic every month (that can be proven with data) there\u2019s really no need exploring this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, read my lips ?.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re good, traffic-wise, you can create or accept sponsored posts as long as you label them as sponsored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to be careful with sponsorships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure that you&#8217;re honest with your readership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search engines like Google penalizes you if you&#8217;re selling links along with the site that you&#8217;re linking to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they detect foul play in your sponsored post, you&#8217;ll be nailed <em>(maybe not to the cross ?).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So\u2026 be as transparent as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#contents\">Back to Contents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"chap-5-faq\" style=\"background-color:#cf710c\"><strong>BLOGGING <strong>FAQS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f4ec\">Here I quickly address certain frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the question alongside their answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-blog-in-nigeria\">How much does it cost to start a blog in Nigeria?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It can take an average of N29,999 per annum to maintain a blog.<br>This cost depends on the prevailing exchange rate.<br>The more reason I advocate for local hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-create-a-free-blog-in-nigeria\">How can I create a free blog in Nigeria?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To create your free blog you need to visit blogger.com or wordpress.com. In either situation, you will have to register and Login to your account; enter relevant, required data and start blogging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-the-highest-paid-blogger-in-nigeria\">Who is the highest paid blogger in Nigeria?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Top ten richest bloggers in Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><tbody><tr><td>S<\/td><td>Name<\/td><td>Net worth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Linda Ikeji<\/td><td>$40 Million &#8211; $100 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Omoyele Sowore<\/td><td>$50 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Uche Eze Pedro<\/td><td>$40 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Makinde Azeez<\/td><td>$30 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Tunde Onakoya (Techpoint Africa)<\/td><td>$20 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.<\/td><td>Ademola Ogundele (NotJustOk)<\/td><td>High Millionaires (Exact figure unverified)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7.<\/td><td>Noble Igwe (360nobs)<\/td><td>High Millionaires (Exact figure unverified)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8.<\/td><td>Japheth J. Omojuwa<\/td><td>High Millionaires (Exact figure unverified)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9.<\/td><td>Chude Jideonwo (YNaija)<\/td><td>High Millionaires (Exact figure unverified)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10.<\/td><td>Jide Ogunsanya (Ogbongeblog)<\/td><td>High Millionaires (Exact figure unverified)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Top 10 Professional Bloggers in Nigeria and their net worth<\/em>. <em><strong>Source: Google<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#contents\">Back to Contents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"chap-6-tips\" style=\"background-color:#cf710c\"><strong>PRO BLOGGING TIPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbf2de\">In this section, I will share with you exclusive tips by top bloggers in and outside Nigeria.<br><br>Enjoy\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tip-1-question-answer-blogging\">TIP 1: Question, Answer Blogging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent study about how <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/seo-question\/\"><strong>Blog SEO is Turning into a Questions and Answers Game<\/strong>,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\">Neil Patel<\/a>, a digital marketing expert, points that high ranking blogs are those that answers the questions starting with \u201c \u2018How,\u2019 \u2018What\u2019 and \u2018Where.\u2019 \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-25.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"491\" data-id=\"3023\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-25-1024x491.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-25-1024x491.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-25-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-25-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-25.png 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does this tell you as a blogger?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When next you\u2019re writing a blog post, ensure you\u2019re answering questions very dear to the heart of your target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember we did something like this earlier in our research stage ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And hey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get it twisted\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026my top ranking blog posts still remains&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/how-to-create-a-website\/\">How to create a website in Nigeria,<\/a><\/strong> a \u201cHow to\u201d article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-26.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"649\" data-id=\"3025\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-26.png 1008w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-26-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-26-768x494.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog post sits in first page on Google for that particular keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t just take my words for it&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Google it up right now)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shakara no dey diar&#8230;nah hardwork (LOL!) ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tip-2-study-biggest-best-blogs-in-your-industry-niche\">TIP 2: Study Biggest, Best Blogs in Your Industry, Niche<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s foremost celerity blogger cum model, <strong>Linda Ikeji<\/strong> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindaikejisblog.com\">LindaIkeji&#8217;s Blog,<\/a> bares her mind about an important tip that helped her grow her blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-27.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" data-id=\"3027\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-27-1024x454.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-27-1024x454.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-27-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-27-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-27-1536x681.png 1536w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-27-1200x532.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-27.png 1582w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready, here it is\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI also discovered Paris Hilton which was the biggest blog in the US at the time and I started reading his blog and got obsessed with it and then I told myself, why can\u2019t I do something similar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I put gossip on my blog and the reaction to that news was more than I expected, people were far more interested in it more than the other things I had put on it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest, they say is HISTORY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tip-3-forget-about-being-liked-just-focus\">TIP 3: Forget About Being Liked, Just FOCUS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Activist Blogger, <strong>Omoyele Sowore<\/strong> of <a href=\"https:\/\/saharareporters.com\">Sahara Reporters<\/a> makes no mince meat of his words&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sowore.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"368\" data-id=\"2393\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sowore.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sowore.jpg 999w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sowore-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/sowore-768x283.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Be yourself, focus on work and forget about being liked.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some of us seeking to monetize our blogs by all means, he has a piece for us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sahara Reporters is supported by grants from the Ford Foundation and Omidyar Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of its policy, Sahara <strong>DOES NOT ACCEPT<\/strong> adverts and financial support from the Nigerian government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you imagine that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No wonder, they&#8217;re hellbent on revealing all the angles of the Nigerian government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good or Bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Do they really have good sides?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only my thoughts O!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abegi!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tip-4-project-uniqueness-with-storytelling\">TIP 4: Project Uniqueness With Storytelling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uche Eze Pedro<\/strong> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/\">Bellanaija.Com<\/a> Nigeria&#8217;s foremost lifestyle blogger shares an important point to consider when starting your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-28.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"452\" data-id=\"3028\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-28-1024x452.png\" alt=\"Bellanaija lifestyle blogging platform in Nigeria\" class=\"wp-image-3028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-28-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-28-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-28-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-28-1200x529.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-28.png 1530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She advises you project the unique side of your culture through powerful storytelling and great documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tip-7-seo-juice-for-business-blogging\">TIP 5: SEO Juice for Business Blogging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CEO of Nigeria&#8217;s top ranking web design company, Charles Dairo of <a href=\"https:\/\/ckdigital.net\">CKDigital<\/a> advises businesses to blog to take advantage of search engine optimization, SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-29.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" data-id=\"3031\" src=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-29-1024x582.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-29-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-29-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-29-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-29-1200x682.png 1200w, https:\/\/nurturedscills.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sbn-29.png 1301w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He puts it  this way&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;From my own experience, the importance of business blogging is primarily for search engine ranking.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further explains that if businesses blog about what their potential or existing customers care about or are struggling with, they stand the chance to gain such as their customers if they provide valuable content &#8211; not just once but continually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He shared an instance where a customer may be at a particular stage of their buying decision but need further information to clarify and convince them before they finally buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a business offers a blogging service on their site and shares a related content, the prospect in the process of searching and finding such content, may be on his or her way to buy from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an additional tip, he also said such contents could be repurposed for email marketing, social media marketing, podcasting and other platform where marketing can be explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#contents\">Back to Contents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"chap-6-tips\" style=\"background-color:#cf710c\"><strong>NOW IT&#8217;S YOUR TURN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So now, it\u2019s your turn, what tip do you want to try on your blog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you just starting out with your blog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Was this helpful?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, let me hear 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