FAQs on Blogging



For the first time when you thought about blogging, you might have a million questions in my mind. So did I. 

Later I've googled about each and every question and it is very helpful. But there is a catch. I couldn't find all the questions and answers in one place.  

Then I've thought "why should I keep all the questions in one place?" Rite. 

So this is it, Guys. This is the Go to Place to find all the questions you had about blogging. 



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    i. Blogging

    There are hundreds of questions revolving around in your mind right now. Dot worry. Take a Deep breath and dive into the questions and answers that you have on Blogging. 


    1. What is Blogging?

    If you are new to Blogging then your first question would be "What is Blogging? Here is what you want to know about blogging. 

    Blogging is nothing but an Online diary. It may be Personal Or public. Users can choose how they want to be. 

    In General words, Blogging is a place where the users will write their day to day activities or the interests or new stuff, that can entertain or Educate others in that Niche or the Others.  

    Check out the detailed article on What is Blogging?. 

    2. History of Blogging?

    Blogging is not new to the World. It has seen the face of the internet back in 1994. Initially, it was called "weblog". 

    A weblog is a place where the users write their day to day activities and publish them to the internet. 

    This is the trend that was followed until the mid-2000s. later on, Blogging really got the Boom. 

    After ".com" Burst in 2001 and the "Financial crisis" in 2007, blogging became what it is now. 

    Check out the detailed article on the history of Blogging. 


    3. Is Blogging Dead? 

    The Shortest Answer is "No". The Long Answer is "it won't." 

    Google and Human beings are hungry for more and more "NEW" information, every day. 

    Yes, the traditional blogging is on the brink of death bead. However, there is still hope for blogging. 

    There are around 31 Million bloggers in The US alone. and this number keeps rising every year, since 2014. 

    Check out the detailed article on Is Blogging Dead?.

    4.  How does blogging Works?      

    Blogging is like an online diary. It is like a personal website, where the user updates the content in the forms of Posts. 

    Posts are arranged in reverse-chronological order, where the new blog appears on the top. 

    In simpler words, There are "Pages" in the bottom, where you may link them to Top level Blog post"Post". 

    Check out the detailed article on the How does Blogging Works? 


    5. What is Blog Used for?

    A Blog can be used in whatever the way you want to. 

    For example, you can turn your blog into a Dynamic website. or into an Ecommerce Platform like amazon. or Like an Online Journal, where you can post from Day to day activate to Bigtech etc. 


    Initially, Blog is a go-to place for Firest Internet users back in 1994 for Updates and information. Later it became what it is now you see. 

     Still not clear "What is Blog Used for?". Check this Article for more Details.


    6. Difference Between Blog and Vlog?

    This Point You might have a basic idea of what is a Blog. Rite?

    If not it's okay check this article, What is a Blog?

    In Simple words, Blog is like a Diary where you can post Text, Images, Videos, and Infographics. On the Other hand, Vlog is similar to Blog, but the Content should in the form of "Video". 

    You can embed text in the Video, but it is purely video content. 

    The best Example for the Blog platform is Blogger, in which my blog  Bloggingformulae.com The Site that you're reading now. 

    The best example for the Vlog platform is Youtube.com, where the users post the content in video form. 

    Check out the detailed article on the Difference Between Blog and Vlog?


    7. What can I Blog about?

     In one word anything. From "A to Z" 

    Blogging is a place where you're not restricted by any force. You can blog about anything, you can think about. 

    Blogging is not a one-day thing, it has to be a part of your lifestyle. 

    Reminder: You shouldn't violate norms that are set by the Search engines

    But countries like China and other authoritarian countries this situation is different. The government controls what you can write about. 

    Be careful while write content if your living in any Authoritan country. 

    Check out the detailed article on the What can I Blog about?


    8. How to Become a Blogger?

    In Simple words, Did you ever wrote a Facebook Post or Twitter feed to Tumbler Post? If yes! Then you are a Blogger. 

    Let me explain, How this works.

    First of all, Choose a Topic that you want to blog about and then Choose a Blogging Platforma and start Blogging / Writing about and then Publish it to the Internet. 

    Now you're a Blogger. 

    To become a successful blogger check out this article on How to Become a Successful Blogger. 



    9. What Is the right time to Blog?

    “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live.” 

    - Dalai Lama.

    For Blogger or for that sake if you want to do something, Right Now that is Today is the perfect day. 

    Don't look back into the past and don't postpone anything to tomorrow. 

    If you want to start a Blog, then Do it. Just start on any platform. 

    Check out the detailed article on the What Is the right time to Blog?


    10. How to Write a Blog Post? 

    Did you ever write about your self or about anything on a Piece of Paper?  

    If "Yes" then you can write a Blog Post too. 

    If "No", dude just write about anything, Your passion, your story. 

    If your using Blogger or WordPress, there will be an option called "New Post", where you need to click on that. 

    This will take you to a new page where it looks similar to your Word pad or Notepad. 

    You'll have all the options to write a Blog. Including Image attachments, Video attachment, Virtually anything. 

    You simply need to include or embed it into the blog.

    Once you are done with the writing and editing then Click on the "publish" button. Your article is on the internet now. 

    Anyone with relevant search terms can read your article and can comment on it. 

    Check out the detailed article on How to Write a Blog Post?




    ii. Blogging Platform



    1. What is a Blogging Platform?

    Blogging Platform is a place where you write the content and insert images, videos, and much more. 

    The best example of blogging platforms is "Blogger", "WordPress" and many more. 

    In Other Words, the blogging platform is like an interface between your content and the Reader. 

    "Whats app", is another example of a messaging platform. You reach out to your friends and Family through "Whats app" as a medium. 

    Just like that Blogging platforms like Blogger and Whats app act like a medium or the interface between your thoughts and audience that they reach out to your blog. 

    Check out the detailed article on What is a Blogging Platform?


    CMS short form of Content Management System is a software application that can be used to manage the creation and modification of content on the Internet. 

    CMS is categorized into 2 platforms one is ECM and the other is WCM

    • Enterprise content management
    • web content management

    CMSs are typically used for both enterprise content management (ECM) and web content management (WCM). 

    Check out the detailed article on  What is CMS or Content Management System 


    Frankly, there are 100s of blogging platforms out there. Only a handful of them is best. 

    If you have Basic coding skills you can start your own Blogging Platform like WordPress. But it is very unlikely that it would be successful. Due to High competition. 

    Among all WordPress, and Blogger is the most used blogging platforms out there. 

    • Blogger
    • Medium
    • Square space
    • Tumblr
    • Wix
    • WordPress & more.
    There are many more out there, but these are the best and most used blogging platforms. 

    Check out the detailed article on List of Blogging Platforms

    4. Free and Paid Blogging Platforms?

    Blogging platforms like Blogger,WordPress.org which are completely "Free" give you a lot of flexibility but require some technical expertise to get started with.

    Wix and Squarespace are paid platforms, which are easier to start out with and offer hosted solutions though your blog will display branded ads and customization/monetization options are limited.

    Squarespace comes at a hefty price tag you may have to pay more and have limitations on adding features to your blog or customizing it. 

    Check out the detailed article on  Free and Paid Blogging Platforms


    5. How to Choose the Perfect blogging platform?



    6. Where can I Start Blogging Free? 


    7. Difference Between Blog and a Website?


    8. How to make a Blog as a Website and a Blog?


    9. What is the Best Blogging Platform for Beginners?


    10. Blogging Platforms Comparision?




    iii. Blogger Design (Theme/Plugins)


    1. What is a Theme?



    2. What are Plugins?



    3. What are the best themes for my Blog



    4. What are the useful Plugins for my Blog



    5. How to Choose a Perfect Theme. 



    6. How to Customize a Theme. 



    7. What are the best Free Themes and Plugins



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    iv. Blog Topics / Niche


    1. What is a Niche?



    2. How to Define a Blog Niche?



    3. Does my Blog need a niche?



    4. Which Niche should I blog about?



    5. Why does Niche important?



    6. Does Niche blogging really work?



    7. Should I follow my passion or Niche Blogging?



    8. How Do I Find My Niche?



    9. What is the best Niche to blog about in 2020?



    10. What is the most profitable Niche?





    v. Domain Name


    1. What is a Domain Name?



    2. How does Domain Name Work?



    3. How to Choose a Domain Name?



    4. How can I buy a Domain Name?



    5. Do I need to Name My Blog with a Domain name?



    6. What is the difference between Domain and a Domain name?



    7. Does my Domain Name expire?



    8. What is the Purpose of a Domain Name?



    9. How to set a domain Name for my blog?



    10. My Domain Name is Not working?





    vi. Hosting




    1. What is Hosting?



    2. How does Hosting Work?



    3. What are the Types of Hosting?



    4. What is Domain Name and Hosting? 



    5.  List of Best Hosting Providers? 



    6.  How to Choose the Best Hosting plan?



    7. How can I buy a Hosting?



    8. What is the Purpose of Hosting?



    9. How to host my blog on the Hosting Platform?



    10. How to Host My Own Blog/Website?




    vii. Keyword




    1. What is Keyword?



    2. How does Keywords Work?



    3. How to find keywords?



    4. What is a Good Keyword? 



    5.  What are keywords and SEO?



    6.  What is the Purpose of Keywords?



    7. What are the types of keywords?



    8. Are keywords Still Important?



    9. List of Best Keyword finding tools? 



    10. How to Include keywords in my Blog?




    viii. SEO



    1. What is SEO?



    2. How does SEO Work?



    3. How to write SEO friendly Blogs?



    4. What is a Good SEO means? 



    5.  What is SEO in Blogging?



    6.  What is the Purpose of SEO?



    7. What are the types of SEOs?



    8. What are the SEO Techniques?



    9. What are the SEO Tools?



    10. How can I learn SEO?




    ix. Promotion 


    1. What is Blog Promotion?



    2. How does Promotion Work?



    3. How to Promote a Blog?



    4. Free vs Paid Promotion for Blogging? 



    5. How can I promote a Blog for Free?



    6. How to get free traffic to my blog?



    7. What is Blog promotion in SEO?



    8. How can I Promote blog on Social media?



    9. Promote Blog to Increase Traffic?



    10. Blogging Promotion Techniques?




    x. Make Money Blogging



    1. How to Make Money Blogging?



    2. List of ways to make money Blogging?



    3. What are Banner ads?



    4. What Affiliate marketing?



    5. How to sell stuff blogging?



    6. What is Guest Blogging?



    7. How Long Does it take to monetize my blog?



    8. How do Biggner bloggers make Money?



    9. How much can I make Money Blogging?



    10. How to sell my blog?


    xi. Link Building



    1. What is Link Building?



    2. How does link building work?



    3. How Can I Build Links to my Blog?



    4. Why is Link Building important?



    5. What are the types of Links?



    6. How Long does it take to Build strong Backlinks to my blog?



    7. Does Linkbuilding still work?



    8. What is Silo Structure?



    9. What are link building services?



    10. What are the benefits of link building?

    xii. Free Tools



    1. What are Free Blogging Tools?



    2. Free Blogging Platforms?




    3. Free Image sites for blogging?



    4. Free Editing tools?



    5. Free writing and spelling correction tools?



    6. Free Backup tools?



    7. Free Keyword tools?



    8. Google Analytics a free tool to monitor your blog. 



    9. How can I Blog for Free?



    10. Best Free resources for Blogging?



    xiii. Other General Q&A

    1. How to Backup my Bog Content?


    2. What is the future of Blogging?

    3. Will Blogging dye next year?

    4. How long does it take to Build a Successful blog?



    There is a Tone of ways you and I can improve our blog. It depends on various situations. 

    If you are using free site extensions like blogpost.com, then upgrade to your own domain name. 

    If you are using free templets then upgrade to free themes that are available online. Look compare and try all the themes. 

    Finally the content. "Content is the King". All the time Content wins over all the other tactics. 




    Blog posts can come in many formats. They can be like a journal entry where the author writes down their thoughts on a topic. Almost like storytelling.

    "A blog post is published information that usually entertains or educates the audience on the internet."

    In other words, it is like a notebook where you can write down anything, like your thoughts, or the information that you want to tell others. 







    Conclusion

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    If you don't find what you looking for then drop that question below and ill update that answer for all.

    Hope you enjoyed it.