Choose a profitable niche that aligns with your passion and expertise. From there, select a user-friendly blogging platform like WordPress and register a domain name that reflects your niche.

WordPress.org is the most recommended platform for serious bloggers. It offers customization options, SEO plugins, and scaleability. Free platforms like Blogger or Medium are suitable for hobbyists but limit growth potential.

No, absolutely not! Especially in the beginning, you don’t need to be a pro at technical expertise or website development. You just need a basic understanding of technical aspects like domain and hosting setup. As you work, you’ll naturally develop new skills and learn things daily. Moreover, blogging platforms like WordPress provide intuitive tools and user-friendly editors, making it easy to create a blog even for beginners.

Starting a blog typically involves the cost of a domain name (around $10–$15 per year) and hosting (from $3 to $10 per month for beginner plans). If you opt for a premium theme or plugins, the cost can increase, but free options are available to help keep initial expenses low​.

Beginners like you should select a niche they are passionate about and knowledgeable in. Common profitable niches include personal finance, fashion, food, and wellness, and business. Writers can focus on creative writing tips, freelancing advice, or book reviews. Ensure the niche has a demand by researching keywords and trends.

New bloggers often:

• Focus too much on design rather than content.
• Choose overly broad or unprofitable niches.
• Ignore SEO best practices.
• Produce short, low-value content that doesn’t rank well​.

Beginners can monetize through affiliate marketing, offering freelance services, or selling digital products like eBooks. Other options can include display ads (once traffic grows) and creating sponsored content​. With a good combination of these monetizations methered, a newbie can make approx $500 to $2,000 per month.