From thinking of a name and finding a webhost to writing your first blog post, you've got a few things to do before your blog is up and running. Use this checklist to keep track of the important tasks of blog development:
Blog name, hosting, and platform
Create your blog name and tagline.
Develop a list of domain name candidates.
Register your domain name.
Create your account.
Self-hosted blogs:
Order (or modify existing) Web hosting.
Install your blogging software.
Designing your blog
Write your blog specification. Be sure to include things like your preferred color palette and format (one column, two-column, and so on).
Choose a design option:
Do it yourself.
Use a blog template:
Find templates, usually by searching online.
Pick/purchase your template.
Work with a blog designer:
Find blog designers (search online or ask your friends for referrals).
Hire your designer.
Develop a masthead.
Creating your content
Create an editorial calendar for your posts. Include:
Type of posts — reviews, essays, opinion, and so on.
Frequency for each type.
Schedule.
Create a blogroll.
Write posts:
Headlines matter. Use descriptive language and, when possible, search engine friendly keywords.
Use categories to make it easier for people to find interesting content on your blog.
Use tags to make it easier for search engines to index your site.
Link to other blogs whenever it makes sense for your post.
Use spell check and proofread.
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