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✨ Why a Blog Checklist Matters
Starting a blog is exciting, but it's easy to miss key steps.
Many new bloggers rush in, then get stuck.
A proper checklist helps you launch smoothly, avoid errors, and build faster.
Whether you blog for passion, profit, or both, follow this guide to start right.
🧠 1. Pick the Right Niche
Choose a topic you love and can write about often.
Your niche must solve problems, answer questions, or give value.
A clear niche helps you grow fast and rank better on Google.
✔ Tip: Pick something that mixes your interest + what people search.
Examples:
- Fitness for moms
- Budget travel in India
- Tech tips for students
🌐 2. Choose Your Blog Name and Domain
Your blog name should be simple, clear, and easy to remember.
The domain (like www.yourname.com) must match your topic and feel trustworthy.
✔ Use .com or .in if you're in India.
✔ Use tools like Namecheap, Hostinger, or GoDaddy to check availability.
💻 3. Set Up Hosting + WordPress
You need hosting to put your blog online.
Use a beginner-friendly host that installs WordPress in one click.
Best hosting for beginners:
1. Hostinger
2. Bluehost
3. SiteGROUND
WordPress is free, powerful, and used by most bloggers worldwide.
🎨 4. Install a Clean, Mobile-Friendly Theme
Design matters. A fast, clean layout keeps readers longer.
Choose a theme that looks great on mobile, too.
✔ Use light colors, big fonts, and clear menus
✔ Astra, Kadence, or GeneratePress are great free themes
✔ Install only essential plugins (SEO, backups, speed)
✍️ 5. Write 5–10 Quality Blog Posts
Before launch, have a few posts ready.
Make sure each post is useful, easy to read, and has a catchy title.
✔ Use headings, bullets, and short lines
✔ Add images or infographics
✔ End with questions to invite comments
Post idea formula:
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“How to…”
“Top 5 tips for…”
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“Beginner’s guide to…”
🔍 6. Install SEO and Analytics Tools
SEO helps your blog rank on Google.
Analytics helps you track visitors.
✔ Install RankMath or Yoast SEO plugin
✔ Use Google Search Console for indexing
✔ Set up Google Analytics to watch traffic
✔ Submit your sitemap to Google
These are all free and AdSense-friendly.
📋 7. Create These Important Pages
These pages build trust and meet Google AdSense rules.
✔ About – who you are and why you blog
✔ Contact – email or form so users can reach you
✔ Privacy Policy – required by law and AdSense
✔ Disclaimer & Terms – if you share advice or links
✔ Blog – the page that shows all your posts
📤 8. Set Up a Simple Email Signup
Use tools like Mailchimp or ConvertKit to collect emails.
Offer a free guide or checklist in return.
✔ Add the form in your sidebar, footer, or as a popup
✔ Send short, helpful updates every week
This builds a loyal audience — your readers, your list.
🚀 9. Promote Your Blog Smartly
No traffic = no readers.
Share your posts where your audience hangs out.
✔ Share on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook
✔ Join blogger groups and leave helpful comments
✔ Answer questions on Quora with links to your blog
✔ Use WhatsApp status and Telegram channels
Promotion is daily — not one-time.
💰 10. Apply for Google AdSense (After 20–30 Posts)
Once your blog has traffic and content, apply for Google AdSense.
It lets you earn from ads placed on your site.
✔ Write original, long, helpful posts
✔ Avoid copied content
✔ Don’t use popups, adult topics, or fake claims
✔ Add all legal and contact pages
AdSense approval can take a few days to a few weeks.
📌 Final Thoughts
A blog launch is not about perfection.
It’s about being ready to help, serve, and grow.
Use this checklist as your launch pad.
Start small, stay consistent, and learn every day.
With the right setup, your blog can become a brand, a business — or both.
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