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In this category, you’ll find everything you need to know about how to start a blog and build it from the ground up but in your own way. From choosing your niche and setting up your site to picking the right platform, hosting, and design, this is your go-to space for beginner blogging tips. If you’re ready to finally launch your blog and turn your ideas into reality, this is where your journey begins!

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    Top 5 Tools You Need as a New Blogger

    In this post we are going to go over the top 5 tools you need as a new blogger! Why the Right Tools Matter in 2025 As with starting any new business/side hustle, getting it properly set up from the start can make a world of a difference!  It’s always easier after the fact to know what you should have done. But I’m hoping I can save you from that extra level of trial and error, by sharing the top must-have tools for growing your blog in 2025, and beyond! As with any side hustle/business, the right tools are what help you grow, save you time, and help you make…

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    19 Important Blogging Questions Answered: Best Tips for 2026

    In this post we will be answering the top 19 questions about blogging in 2026! Whether you are a newer blogger or have not started your own blog yet, these answers should help answer some common concerns you may have! As with any new business or hobby, there are always things to learn. Some people prefer to research and learn as much as they can beforehand, whereas others prefer to dive in and learn as they go. No matter which your learning preference is, you may well have had one, two or any number of questions in relation to starting a blog in 2026. While some of the questions below…

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    How to Choose the Right Blog Niche

    In this post we will go over how to choose a niche for your blog. Starting your own blog is an exciting thing!  Anyone – in theory – can blog about anything.  If you’re blogging as a hobby and wish to blog on a huge range of topics – absolutely go for it! This post is more geared to those who know that either in the near future or distant future, want to make money from their blog. Whether you have chosen to start a blog for yourself or as a business (or a bit of both), will make a difference as to what sort of niche you should go…

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    What Are Domains and Hosting? Simplified Explaination

    In this post we will answer the question: What Are Domains And Hosting? When it comes to creating a website, there are two terms that often cause confusion: domains and hosting. People often use them as one term “domains and hosting”, but both domains and hosting are very separate things!  While both are essential parts of a website, they serve very different purposes.  In this blog post, we’ll go through the differences between domains and hosting, and why understanding these differences is crucial for anyone who wants to create a website.  Whether you’re a business owner, blogger, or just someone curious about the world of websites, this post will provide…

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    Reasons To Start A Completely Free Blog In 2026

    Reasons To Start A Completely Free Blog In 2026. On this blog we talk a lot about starting your own blog! We discuss all things Hosting, Domains, the best Blog themes, Keyword research, Google SEO, Legal Pages to make sure your blog is completly covered and legal/safe, and various other things. For the majority of people I would always recommend a self hosted blog. But what about the people who don’t want to have their blog as a business? There are of course people who don’t want to make money from their blog. There are a few reasons why you may want to start a free blog! Blogs are an…

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    How to Start a Blog Anonymously in 2026

    How To Start A Blog Anonymously – A Guide For Blogging In 2026. You may be wanting to start a blog but don’t want anyone to know about it. Is it possible to start a blog without showing your face? Definitely! This is where anonymous blogging comes in. It’s not always recommended to blog completely anonymously, but it’s certainly possible and in some cases is the best choice. It will depend on the level of anonymity you are looking to achieve with your blog. I won’t be going into using a VPN to stay completely anonymous online or how to buy a domain anonymously. This post will be to cover…

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    Blog vs Niche Website: What’s Best For You in 2026?

    What Is a Blog? Is A Blog Or Niche Website Better To Make Money From? Often people use the terms blog and website interchangeably. While all online blogs are websites, not all websites are blogs. Blogging started off as a way for people to share their thoughts, experiences and opinions.   Nowadays blogging is so much more than just an online journal. Blogging has become so popular in recent years for people to grow a brand and make an income online. People start blogs to express themselves, connect with others and share their thoughts and experiences.     But what exactly is a blog and how does it differ from…

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    How to Pick a Colour Palette for Your Blog

    How To Pick An Awesome Colour Palette For Your Blog Or Website. Every time we go onto a blog we are greeted with the website’s colours. We may like them, or we may not – but what’s important is if it was memorable or not. Whether we made a specific note of the colours or not isn’t important. The back of our minds remembers these so the next time we visit that website we remember we have seen this before. This post is aimed at those who need help in choosing a colour palette or colour scheme for their blog, and where to get inspiration on if they don’t have…

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    Best Themes & Aesthetic Tips for New Bloggers

    How To Choose The Best Theme for Your New Blog – Blog Aesthetic Tips Ahhh blog aesthetic! Something we all want but sometimes don’t know how to go about getting if you’re new to the blogging world! If you’re a new blogger you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed with so much information on things you “should or shouldn’t” do.  One of the first things people will recommend you get for your new blog after Domain and Hosting is a good theme! But how do you know what theme to get? It really depends on if you have an exact idea of what style/aesthetic you want to have or not. There…

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    How To Start a Blog in 2026 – Tips For Beginner Bloggers

    How To Start a Blog – Tips For Beginner Bloggers in 2026 Starting a blog can be a range of emotions!  You’ve decided you want your own blog after realising you’re ready but then what? Wanting your own blog can be exciting but also a tad daunting if you’ve never had a blog before! In this post I’m going to go over the main steps on how to start a blog in 2026!   Why Deciding you want to start a blog is the first step, but WHY do you want to start one? The Why is only important to you so don’t worry what your Why is! Your Why…

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