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SunnyJam
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Jamie
Seattle
WA
USA
129 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 20 2012 : 3:50:11 PM
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Hi ladies!
I've been wanting to start a blog forever and decided to make it my 2013 New Year's Resolution, but I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row ahead of time or I know that won't happen... What I'm wondering is - what would you all recommend for starting a blog? Any site in particular? I'm mostly looking for something that's FREE and easy to customize. I scanned through the Blog Roll Call and it looks like most folks here use blogspot. (And it allows you to be the creative geniuses I've known you to be!) Since I'm new, I don't know what other features I might need. Anyone have any advice about how to get started?
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2012 : 4:14:30 PM
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what do you want to do with your blog ... sell? day to day stuff? cooking? homeschooling?crafting? sewing? Farm? City?
You can have just about anything you want on a blog ... pages, links, photos, labels, tabs, What do think you will need?
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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Edited by - kysheeplady on Nov 20 2012 4:16:44 PM |
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SunnyJam
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Jamie
Seattle
WA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2012 : 5:23:36 PM
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Thanks Teri, I didn't even think to narrow it down like that! I'm just looking for a place to post my ramblings and photos...possibly delving into travelogue territory with maybe some how-to stuff thrown in. I've been wanting to write more and it's mostly to practice that. I definitely don't have anything to sell.
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2012 : 5:32:54 PM
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Well, then that will be easy enough! Just follow th edirection on the blog start up ... And if you have any questions, I'll be glad to help you out.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
www.whitesheepfarm.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
14023 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
14023 Posts |
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Kendra Homestead-Girl
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Kendra
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2012 : 05:47:49 AM
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Hi SunnyJam!
When I started blogging about five years ago, I began with a free Wordpress.com account, which was great but as my site grew and I learned that I could not include ads on my sidebar with a wordpress.com account. So, bought my domain name (www.newlifeonahomestead.com)through BlueHost and used Wordpress.ORG as my host. I can now generate a little revenue from my site, which more than makes up for my website expenses. There are lots of free templates for blogs that you can check out as well, just do a search for free themes or templates for whichever site you go with.
Just a simple Google ad in your posts will bring in a bit of income, if you make your blog posts search engine friendly (I could help with that, if you want!). I earn about $125/mo from Google ads alone... which isn't huge, but it supplements our bare bones budget and allows me to buy things I need like soapmaking supplies, etc. which otherwise aren't in the budget.
Let me know if I can help any!
~~Visit me at newlifeonahomestead.com!~~ |
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SunnyJam
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Jamie
Seattle
WA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2012 : 11:38:02 AM
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Wow, thanks ladies! I appreciate your help and support so much!
Kendra, I never even thought about ad revenue. May I ask how much it costs to buy/host a domain name? I will probably start small with one of the free sites but it's good to know that that's an option if I really get sucked in and take off with this. :) I checked out your site and it is amazing!
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Kendra Homestead-Girl
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Kendra
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2012 : 4:45:18 PM
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Honestly, I can't remember how much I paid Bluehost, but GoDaddy.com is another popular place to buy domains, and they're only $9.99/yr. I also have a tech guy who has helped me with hacking problems and server demand as my site has grown... so I pay a little more than that per year for my site, but $10 is an inexpensive way to start out. If you love to write, and if you think you'll be sharing information that will be useful to other people, then it might be worth considering paying for a domain and plopping a few ads and affiliate links in there. It sure has been a blessing to us :) Thanks for dropping by my site! It's a work in progress ;)
~~Visit me at newlifeonahomestead.com!~~ |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2012 : 06:47:20 AM
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Oh, Jamie! I'm so excited for you! I would love to do a blog, too, someday! I absolutely cannot WAIT for you to get your blog up and running! Keep us posted, okay? Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2012 : 11:49:08 AM
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i have been considering a blog, and now i think i will have to do some more thinking and researching it. i would like a place for ramblings and such, and maybe to practice writing like you mention Jamie. thanks for all the good info ladies.
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
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SunnyJam
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Jamie
Seattle
WA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2012 : 4:47:30 PM
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Thanks Nini! I guess I'll have to go through with it now so I don't let you down. :) I totally thought you already had a blog, I don't know what I was thinking!
How exciting that you want to start one too, Charlotte! Be sure to let us know what your experience is like if you decide to start! It'd be great to have somebody to compare notes with.
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