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 2024.

While some of the questions below may seem obvious from the outside, often there’s more to the answer than you may initially realise!

Let’s get into the answers to the top 19 questions about blogging in 2024.

1 – How Do I Choose A Niche?

This is one of the first things you may think about when you first decide you want to start a blog. 

For some, this will be a fast decision and you’ll know instantly what topics you want to blog about.

Others may have no clue what they want their niche to be, or they may have a few options.

It can be tricky to pick the niche you want to blog about but there are some guidelines you can follow which can help you choose the best niche for you.

The trick is to choose a niche that is something you’re passionate about, but also something that has an audience and good potential for growth and monetisation.

One common misconception is thinking that you need to be an expert in a topic to have a blog on it.

While having some background knowledge in your chosen niche is advised, it’s certainly not essential to be an expert. Being open to learning, researching and enhancing your own skills and knowledge as you go in a certain niche is also a good reason to choose it.

Picking a niche that has an audience is important. Nearly every topic in the world will have an audience, but not all topics will be easily monetised if this is the route you are wanting to go down. 

If you aren’t sure there is an audience for your chosen topic, have a quick Google and see how many other websites pop up. This will show you if there’s a need for your information! 

Unless you have chosen a very specific micro niche, Keyword Research will help you never run out of ideas of things to write about.

2 – Do I Need Technical Skills?

This is a completely valid concern and my honest answer is no, but, it will be a lot simpler for you if you did have some.

Blogging isn’t just putting text up on a website, there’s the technical aspects of blogging, such as setting up your website, managing hosting, dealing with domain names, adding in lines of code etc. 

A lot of the aspects of blogging can be learned as you go, and often there are plugins and tutorials to help simplify or walk you through the steps you need.

Your hosting company will help you with anything hosting related. This includes website errors and anything to do with the setup of your website.

Choosing a hosting company with good customer service is so important for this very reason.

While some technical knowledge can be helpful, it’s not always necessary to have advanced technical skills to start a blog. Many blogging platforms, such as WordPress, offer user-friendly interfaces and guides to help beginners set up their blogs without much technical know-how. Additionally, there are plenty of online resources, tutorials, and communities where you can seek assistance if you encounter technical challenges.

3 – Can I Make Money From Blogging?

One of the most common questions about blogging is whether it’s possible to make money from blogging and if so, how.

People often wonder about different monetisation strategies. These can be things like advertising, affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and selling products or services.

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to make money from blogging! You just need to be aware that it takes time, effort, and some strategic planning.

Some of the more common monetisation strategies include things like advertising, affiliate marketing, sponsored content, selling digital or physical products, offering services, and membership or subscription models.

It’s important to build a solid audience and provide valuable content before focusing on monetisation, as readers are more likely to engage with ads or purchase products from a trusted source.

I have a full post here explaining making money with a blog and how soon you will see the money!

4 – How Do I Drive Traffic To My Blog?

Building an audience is crucial for the success of any blog.

Another of the most common questions about blogging that new bloggers especially have is how to attract readers to their blog. 

This can include concerns about SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), social media promotion, email marketing, and other strategies for increasing traffic.

When it comes to driving traffic to your blog, ideally you want to aim for a combination of strategies. This includes optimising your content for search engines (SEO), promoting your blog on social media platforms, engaging with other bloggers and communities in your niche, guest posting on relevant websites, and building an email list. 

Consistently creating high-quality content that resonates with your target audience is key to attracting and retaining readers.

5 – What should I Write About?

This of course will depend on your specific niche, but the worry of whether you’ll find enough things to create blog content about long term is often a question people have when they are looking into starting a blog in 2024..

Keyword Research is such an important topic but can feel a bit confusing. This post here should help explain exactly what keyword research is, and how to use it for your own blog!

Finding inspiration for blog topics can come from various sources, such as your personal experiences, interests, industry trends, reader feedback, keyword research, and competitor analysis.

Brainstorm ideas regularly and keep a running list of potential topics. 

A content calendar can work wonders here as you are then never out of ideas for what to write about and always know what’s coming up next. 

Aim to provide valuable information, solve problems, answer questions, entertain, or inspire your audience with your content!

6 – How To Deal With Criticism and Negative Feedback?

Fear of criticism and negative feedback can hold people back from starting a blog or sharing their writing online. Understandably so!

Many worry about how to handle criticism in a constructive way and develop a thick skin.

It’s natural to feel apprehensive about receiving criticism, but it’s important to remember that feedback, whether positive or negative, can help you grow and improve as a blogger. 

Remember, there is a huge difference between someone leaving feedback, questions or suggestions, and someone who has left a nasty comment just for the sake of being nasty.

You can develop resilience by focusing on constructive criticism, learning from mistakes, and staying true to your voice and values! People enjoy your blog because it’s you – remember that.

You can consider establishing clear guidelines for yourself for moderating comments on your blog to maintain a positive and respectful community.

For example, if it’s a question, opinion, feedback or constructive criticism, you can keep it and respond/answer their comment. If it’s nasty/rude you can just delete it and move on!

7 – Is It Too Late To Start A Blog?

With so many blogs already out there, some people worry that the blogging world is oversaturated and that it’s too late to start a successful blog. 

You may wonder if there’s still room for new voices and perspectives.

The answer is that it’s never too late! People are always searching for information. 

While the blogging world is competitive by nature, there is still room for new voices and perspectives.

The key is to find your unique angle or niche, create high-quality content, and consistently engage with your audience.

Keep in mind that building a successful blog takes time and persistence, so focus on providing value and building genuine connections with your readers. 

Enjoy it and find your voice as you go!

8 – How Much Time Does Blogging Take?

People often worry about the time involved in starting and maintaining a blog. Understandably so! Especially if you have other responsibilities like a full-time job or family obligations. You may be wondering if you can realistically fit blogging into their busy life.

The answer is, of course you can, but I would encourage you to be realistic with how much time you can put into it. 

Your time commitment for blogging will vary depending on factors such as how frequently you publish new blog posts, keyword research and research of topics, and how much time you are wanting to spend on social media/promotion of your content. 

It’s so important to set realistic goals and expectations based on your available time and resources. Consistency is way more important than frequency. So prioritise quality over quantity when it comes to creating content , come up with a schedule that suits you and don’t stress about not being able to work on your blog for 6 hours a day!

9 – Will Anyone Read My Blog?

There’s often a fear of putting in so much time and effort to start your own blog, only to have no one read it.

People worry about whether they’ll be able to attract an audience and whether their writing will be liked or be “good enough” for their readers.

The beauty of blog posts as opposed to professional news articles is that people know there’s a person behind your posts. They will enjoy the way you write, the way you put information across, and any other unique qualities you have to offer. Don’t worry if things aren’t perfect, blogs are loved for their realness as much as quality information.

Building an audience for your blog takes time and effort.

Knowing it will take time can help as you won’t be expecting a huge amount of readers straight away, but with dedication, learning and a good strategy, you can attract readers who truly want to read your content.

Focus on creating valuable, relevant, and engaging content that addresses the needs and interests of your target audience. Use SEO techniques, social media promotion, and networking within your niche to increase your blogs visibility and attract an audience to your blog.

Putting out high quality content that helps your reader solve a problem or answer a question is one of the best  ways to gain the attention of your target audience.

10 – What Blogging Platform Should I Use?

With so many blogging platforms available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. You may worry about whether to use a free platform like WordPress.com or Blogger, or whether to invest in a self-hosted WordPress.org blog.

When choosing a blogging platform, consider factors such as ease of use, customisation options, scalability, cost, and ownership of your content.

Popular options include WordPress (both the self-hosted WordPress.org and the hosted WordPress.com), Blogger, Wix, Squarespace, and Medium. 

Research and read into the features and limitations of each platform to determine which best aligns with your needs and goals for your blog.

From a personal perspective, I would always recommend a WordPress.org blog with your chosen hosting. 

Free blogs are great for those with no extra money, for someone just starting out and unsure if they will like blogging, or for those wanting to blog as a hobby or not wanting to make an income from their blog.

The free blogging platforms are often a little simpler, but this comes down to having less features and less customisation options.

You do not own your blog if you have it on a free platform. The platform does.

If you want the security of owning your website, want to be able to get an income from your blog, want to be able to have freedom to customise your blog as much as you like and already know you enjoy blogging, absolutely go for a self hosted blog on a platform such as WordPress.org.

Keep in mind that you can always migrate your blog to a different platform in the future if needed. It isn’t always simple but it’s absolutely doable.

11 – Where Can I Find Resources To Learn Proper Blogging Techniques?

This is a very common question as there is so much information everywhere you look, but the tricky part can be finding the RIGHT information that will actually be useful for you and your blog. 

You can learn the skills you need to learn about blogging through online courses, tutorials, blogs, and books dedicated to blogging.

When it comes to online courses you have a range to choose from. Please remember that not all courses are created equally, so word of mouth from someone you trust and reviews can help a lot here. 

You can buy courses directly, use paid platforms such as Skillshare or get information for free from places like YouTube.

YouTube is such an amazing way to get lots of information about blogging. Not only that but it’s one of my favourite places to troubleshoot when things don’t always go to plan!

That being said, to find the exact information you need while filtering through all the less-great information can take so much time and energy.

Investing in a decent blogging course will save you a lot of time and energy in the long run. Plus an added bonus is that often courses will provide free updates too so  you’ll always have the most up to date information!

On top of all things mentioned above, you can also join some blogging communities. Talking and networking with other bloggers and more experienced bloggers can provide valuable insights, support and guidance.

12 – What Are The Best Practices For Writing Engaging Blog Posts?

Writing engaging blog posts involves a mix of grabbing your readers’ attention with strong blog post titles, clear formatting for readability (using subheadings, bullet points where needed, and images), incorporating visuals, and ending with a clear conclusion.

It’s important to make sure you are solving a problem or being entertaining for your readers. Keeping your blog content reader-focused is key.

There are a few steps you can follow to create the best content for your specific audience.

Know your audience: Understand who your target audience is and create your content to suit and meet their interests, needs, and issues they may be having.

Start with a captivating blog post title: Grab your readers’ attention right from the start with an intriguing headline that promises value or solves a problem they may be having/experiencing.

Break up your text: Use shorter paragraphs, bullet points, and subheadings to make your content easy to read and digest. Frequent spaces and images can help with this too. You can of course also add video if this suits your content.

Provide value: High quality blog posts offer actionable tips, insights, or solutions to your readers’ problems. Make sure your content is informative, useful, and relevant to your audience. Don’t make your posts too short but don’t waffle just to fill space! The more relevant and helpful information you can provide, the better.

Encourage engagement: Invite your readers to leave comments, ask questions, or share their opinions at the end of your posts. Make sure to engage back by responding to comments which will help your audience to know you better and know that you’re a real person where they can ask questions and will get an answer.

Edit and proofread: Before hitting that publish button, have a read over your post for spelling and grammar errors, clarity, and coherence. A well-edited post reflects positively on your credibility as a blogger.

Blog posts do not have to be perfect, and can be in a more conversational tone, but making sure they make sense and flow well is important.

For a full list of epic and eye-catching words you can add into your blog post titles, click through to that post here!

13 – How Often Should I Publish New Blog Posts?

How often you publish new blog posts depends on your time, goals and resources.

Consistency is key, so aim for a publishing schedule that you can realistically maintain over the long term. Some bloggers publish twice weekly, once weekly, some are once a fortnight and some are even daily. Experiment with different posting schedules to find what works best for you, your audience and your content creation process.

For more information on the exact number of blog posts you should be aiming for, check out this in depth post!

14 – Do I Need To Be An Expert In My Niche To Start A Blog?

While having knowledge in your chosen niche is a plus point, it’s certainly not necessary to be an expert in your niche to start a blog. 

(This doesn’t include topics such as finance or anything medical etc.)

Passion, a genuine love for your chosen topic, and a willingness to learn and share your journey is also an amazing way to connect and share information with your readers.

If you do have experience or are qualified in certain topics then you can of course use this to share your knowledge to enhance your blog content.

15 – How Can I Build An Email List For My Blog?

Building an email list is one of the best decisions you can make while blogging.

It’s not only an amazing way to engage with your audience, nurture relationships, and drive traffic to your blog but long term can help with an online income too!

Your email list is something you own, and is a way for you to engage directly with those who have indicated (by signing up) that they are really interested in what you have to say.

To get readers to join your list, you can offer incentives such as free downloadable pages/products, exclusive content, extra tips and information or special promotions (niche dependant) in exchange for their email address.

Use opt-in forms strategically throughout your blog (you can experiment to see what works best here for you and your readers), promote your newsletter on social media, and you can even run paid ads to encourage sign-ups if you feel this would be of benefit to you.

16 – What Are Some Effective Ways To Monetise My Blog?

Luckily there is a range of different ways to monetise your blog.

This means you can choose whichever monetisation strategies suit you and your niche the best!

In addition to the more “traditional” monetisation methods like advertising and affiliate marketing, there are various other ways you can monetise your blog.

These include sponsored content, offering consulting or coaching services, selling digital products (ebooks, courses, templates etc), creating and selling physical products, and providing subscription-based content.

To dive deeper into the world of blog monetisation, have a look at this post here for more information on blog monetisation strategies.

17 – Should I Focus On Building My Blog’s SEO or Promoting On Social Media?

When it comes to getting your blog seen, both SEO and social media play important roles in driving traffic to your blog and growing your target audience.

Up until recently I would have said SEO (talking Google) was the best thing to focus on, but due to various updates, this may not be the best strategy for all bloggers now.

Social Media is more of an active way to grow your blog as it requires more hands-on marketing (unless opting for paid ads etc) but can be really effective in terms of getting your blog seen.

Focus on creating high-quality, SEO-friendly content that answers questions your audience may have and incorporates relevant keywords. 

Alongside SEO practices, actively engage with your audience on social media platforms! Share your blog posts, participate in relevant blogging/business communities, and leverage social media advertising to increase your blog’s visibility and engagement.

18 – How Do I Stay Motivated And Overcome Writer’s Block?

Staying motivated and overcoming writer’s block can be challenging for bloggers. Every blogger you speak to will have had this at some stage though so you are not alone if this has happened to you!

The biggest tip to overcome writer’s block is pre-planning out content. 

Do your keyword research and from this, create a content plan so you have your upcoming posts all planned out.

Other things that can help are things such as establishing a consistent writing routine, setting realistic goals, breaking tasks into smaller manageable chunks, and seeking inspiration from other bloggers!

For more information on overcoming writer’s block as a blogger, check out this post!

19 – How Can I Measure The Success Of My Blog?

What success means for your blog will vary depending on your goals and personal/business objectives.

The most common metrics to track include website traffic (unique visitors, sessions and pageviews), engagement (comments, social shares), conversion rates (email sign-ups, sales), and revenue (from advertising, affiliate marketing, product sales etc).

The easiest way to track most of these metrics is to use web analytics tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console. You can also use plugins on your WordPress website to help show a snapshot of these numbers.

When it comes to monitoring numbers such as affiliate sales, often the best place to check these is through your affiliate homepage for that specific company.

This may be a dashboard if you use a website such as Clickbank, or on the website directly for direct links from Amazon for example.

It’s important to monitor these metrics and make informed decisions to optimise your blog’s performance.

Don’t get caught up in checking all of your metrics all of the time, but keeping an eye every so often can help you see what’s working and what can be altered for better performance.

These are just a few of the common worries and questions about blogging that people have when considering starting a blog.

Each individual may have their own unique concerns based on their specific goals, interests, and circumstances!

If you have any other questions about blogging, please feel free to leave them in the comments below and I’ll answer them as best I can!

For a full post on how to start your own blog, check out this post here!

How To Start A Blog in 2024!

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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 for!

You may already know what topics you want to blog about – which is great!

It’s worth making sure you can monetise your chosen topic. Nowadays most topics can make you money though, so don’t worry too much!

Another way to go is to choose a topic you are already qualified in. Experts – in any field – are always valuable to a reader!

But what about those of you who want to start a blog to make money from, but have no idea what to blog about?

What are the most profitable blog niches?

Can you make money from any niche?

If you are wanting to blog as a business, you do need to choose a niche.

(I say “need”, you don’t “need” to do anything, but starting with a niche will help you grow SO much faster than if you didn’t have a niche.)

Why Should You Choose A Niche For Your Blog?

Choosing a niche for your blog is important for several reasons:

1. When you choose a specific niche, you are targeting a specific audience who are interested in that particular topic. Often referred to as your target audience. By catering to a specific audience, you can create content that is more relevant and engaging, which can help build a loyal readership. You want people to know and trust your information, and this is a more streamlined process if they can “connect” you to a certain area of expertise. 

2. By focusing on a specific niche, you can create content that targets specific keywords and phrases related to your niche. Search engine optimization (SEO)! If SEO confuses you, read this simplified explanation which will help clear up any confusion! This can then in turn help improve your search engine rankings, making it easier for your target audience and readers to find your blog.

3. When you focus on a specific niche, you can establish yourself as an authority in that area. This is when people – and search engines – know that you know what you’re talking about and that the information you are sharing is high-quality! Having authority and credibility in a niche can boost your content ranking as you’ll be seen as a trustworthy source of information. By consistently creating high-quality, informative, and relevant content, you can build credibility and trust with your audience, which can help you grow your blog’s reputation! 

4. A blog in a specific and defined niche is often more attractive to advertisers and sponsors. This part is key if you are wanting to monetise your blog. Advertisers are usually looking for blogs with specific audiences. If your blog has a clearly defined niche, you may be more likely to attract advertisers or sponsors who want to reach that audience. For example if you’re in the food niche for your blog, you’re more likely to get an advertiser promoting kitchenware, than lawnmowers! 

5. Choosing a niche that you’re passionate about and interested in is crucial. It can help you stay motivated and focused on your blog. Blogging requires consistent effort over time. It’s honestly such a long game! This means it’s important to choose a niche that you enjoy and can sustain your interest over the long term. Passion and focus will help so much when you are constantly creating new and fresh content for your blog! Blogging requires a lot of time and effort, so it’s essential to choose a topic that you genuinely enjoy and are willing to invest time in. Consider your hobbies, interests, and skills when choosing a niche.

From the points above you may have an idea of a niche you are interested in. 

Your niche can change over time, and that’s okay! In the early stages it will benefit you a lot more to have a fairly strict niche. Keeping the majority of your content within your chosen niche will help Google and other search engines to understand what your blog is about, and who to show it to. 

What Are Some Of The Most Popular Blogging Niches?

There are countless niches that bloggers can choose from. Choosing something lower competition is always recommended but you can make a success of nearly any niche you choose with the right strategies!

Here are some of the most popular niches:

1. Personal development and self-improvement. This niche is huge for 2023! It covers topics related to self-improvement, personal growth, and lifestyle habits and changes.

2. Health and wellness. This blog niche covers topics related to physical and mental health, nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Be careful offering nutritional advice etc if you’re not qualified to do so, but sharing a love of health and fitness is always popular!

3. Travel. The travel niche covers topics related to travel destinations, tips, and guides for travellers.

4. Finance and money. This niche covers topics related to personal finance, investing, saving, and making money. Again, please be careful to only offer specific financial advice if qualified to do so. If you aren’t qualified but still want to go into the financial niche, saving tips and ways to budget could be the way to go!

5. Technology. This niche covers topics related to technology news, reviews, tutorials, and guides. As technology is always moving on, there are never ending posts to be written here!

6. Beauty and fashion. The beauty and fashion niches cover topics related to fashion trends, makeup, skincare, haircare, and beauty products. A fashion niche may be a little hard going due to its immense popularity over recent years, but don’t let that put you off if that’s your chosen niche!

7. Food and recipes. This niche covers topics related to recipes, cooking techniques, food trends, and food photography. Again food blogging niches are highly popular, but finding a way to put your own spin on your recipes may just be what someone is looking for! 

8. Parenting and family. The parenting or family niche can cover topics related to parenting, family dynamics, education, and child development. People will always need this!

9. Entertainment. The entertainment niche covers topics related to movies, TV shows, music, and celebrity news. With there always being new movies and TV shows etc coming out, there is again a never ending supply of content that can be written.

10. DIY and home improvement. This niche covers topics related to home improvement, interior design, DIY projects, and home decor. DIYs and crafts have also gained a lot of popularity in recent years! Be it home improvement or seasonal decor.

11. Pets. The pet niche covers topics related to pet care, pet wellness, product reviews, and even stories and videos. 

These are just a few examples of the most popular niches, but there are countless others that bloggers can explore. The key is to find a niche that aligns with your interests and expertise, and that has the potential to attract a large, enthusiastic audience.

There are lots of less popular niches too. If you are really into one small, specific topic, then choose this! The list above is just to give some general ideas to those who need some inspiration.

At the bottom of this post I will include a list of different niches for more inspiration to help you to choose a niche for your blog!

As much as I said you can choose any niche you like, you can. But there are certain criteria it would be best if your niche could fit.

1. Research Your Target Audience

Once you have a list of potential niches, research your target audience. Who are they, and what are they interested in? Understanding your audience’s needs and desires can help you choose a niche that will resonate with them. Plus this makes sure there is an audience out there for your niche!

2. Check Out The Competition

It’s important to check out the competition in your chosen niche. Look at other blogs and websites in your niche and see what they’re doing well and where there are gaps. This can help you determine if your niche is too saturated or if there are opportunities for you to provide something unique. Always do in depth keyword research for any posts. But hitting those long-tail keywords will give you the edge you will need.

3. Work Out How You Can Monetise

While you should choose a niche that you’re passionate about, it’s also essential to consider the profitability of your niche. Will there be potential for monetisation through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, or other means? Working out – in advance where possible – how you can monetise your blog when the time is right, will save a lot of heartache in the future if it doesn’t end up being possible. 

(This post goes over the most popular ways to monetise your blog.)

4. Consider Your Long-term Goals

When choosing a niche, it’s also essential to consider your long-term goals. Do you want to turn your blog into a full-time business? If so, it’s important to choose a niche with growth potential and that can sustain a full-time income.

As mentioned above, having a trusted, authoritative blog can set you steps ahead in your niche. Becoming a known and trusted name in your chosen industry can be amazing for expanding your brand into a bigger business if you should choose.

Should You “Niche Down” Your Blog Niche?

The term niche down refers to having a niche, and making it smaller and even more specific. It can also be known as a micro niche! It depends how much you niche down.

All of the niches mentioned above are general/broad niches. 

Narrowing down your blog niche can be a smart move if you want to create a blog that truly stands out and attracts a specific audience!

All the niches mentioned above are fairly broad niches. 

An example of this would be:

A blog in the Beauty niche is in a broad niche.

Whereas, a blog in the beauty niche but only talks about vegan eye makeup, is a niched down blog niche.

Both could be good choices! The vegan eye makeup niche is going to get found on Google sooner, but is more limited in terms of content.

Consider your passions and interests, research your target audience, check out the competition, determine the profitability of your niche, and consider your long-term goals. With these tips in mind, you can choose a niche that you’re passionate about and that has the potential to attract a dedicated audience.

Niching down isn’t always necessary. It ultimately depends on your goals for your blog and the audience you want to attract. If you want to appeal to a wide range of readers and cover a variety of topics, a broader niche may be the way to go. Ultimately, the most important thing is to create content that you’re passionate about and that resonates with your readers!

In summary, choosing a niche for your blog requires careful consideration. Choosing the right blog niche is important for audience engagement, SEO, authority and credibility, monetisation and your own passion and focus. By choosing a niche that you are passionate about and that has a dedicated audience, you can create a successful and fulfilling blog that you can then successfully monetise!

Here is a list of niche ideas for any extra inspiration:

• Personal development
• Health and wellness
• Beauty and skincare
• Parenting and family
• Home organisation and cleaning
• Cooking and recipes
• Travel and tourism
• Personal finance and budgeting
• Entrepreneurship and small business
• Fashion and style
• DIY and home improvement
• Education and teaching
• Entertainment and pop culture
• Book reviews and recommendations
• Gaming
• Mental health and self-care
• Fitness and exercise
• Sports and outdoor activities
• Music and concerts
•  Art and design
• Gardening and landscaping
• Green living and sustainability
•  Productivity and time management
•  Photography and videography
•  Technology and gadget reviews
•  Personal branding and marketing
• Social media and digital marketing
• Career advice and job search tips
• Online courses and education
• Pet care and animal lovers
• Food and drink
• Wedding planning and inspiration
• Event planning and hosting
• Interior design and home decor
• Beauty and makeup tutorials
• Faith and spirituality
• Fashion and accessories
• Hobbies and crafts
• Cars and car problem troubleshooting
• Languages and linguistics
• Self-defence and martial arts
• History and culture
• Weather and climate
• Science and technology
• Alternative medicine and holistic health
• Philosophy and ethics
• Environmental issues and conservation
• Personal finance and investing
• Life hacks and productivity tips
• Education and career
• Food and drink reviews
• Creativity and art
• Science news and analysis
• Yoga and meditation guides
• Entrepreneurship and small business advice
• Social media and content creation tips
• Influencer marketing and brand partnerships
• Photography tips and tutorials
• Digital art and design tutorials
• Creative writing and storytelling
• Poetry and literature
• Foreign language learning and resources
• Wine and spirits reviews and guides
• Science fiction and fantasy literature and media
• Celebrity fashion
• Health and wellness product reviews
• Financial planning
• Outdoor activities and adventure sports
• World travel and cultural exploration
• Lifestyle and culture trends and analysis

The most profitable niches are the ones you can have multiple streams of income from. This is more likely in product or service based blogs. You’re far more likely to make money from a gaming equipment niche than a news niche. That said, you just need to work out the right monetisation strategy for you and your blog!

I hope this has helped you reach some clarity over the best niche for your new blog!

Choosing A Domain Name For Your Niche

Once you have chosen a niche for your blog, you can then choose a domain name.

I quickly wanted to mention domain name choices.

As long as you don’t lock your niche into your domain name, you can always change the niche down the line. You may start off in a really small, specific niche and then want to expand. That is absolutely okay! 

The tricky part would be if your domain name had the name of that small niche in the URL.

As an example, say I had a blog on gardening. 

If I started off in a specific niche and was only talking about rose care or growing tomatoes, I would still stick to something like “katherinesgarden.com” and not “katherineonlygrowstomatoes.com” – if you catch my drift!

Leave yourself room for growth – pun intended! 

If you are in a micro niche that you have always been passionate about and know there is enough content to keep updating your blog for years to come then of course choose a specific domain name!

For the majority of people though, you are better going for a slightly more generic domain name. This then saves you ever feeling like you have run out of content ideas! It also allows you to branch out more than you initially thought you would.

Just something to keep in mind!

Hopefully this has helped you decide what direction you want to go in with your blog!

This post was designed to explain how to choose a niche for your blog.

If you already have a blog, did you know what you wanted to blog about before you started your blog?

What made you choose the niche you are in now?

Are you in a broad niche or more of a micro niche?

Let us know in the comments below!

Speak soon

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If you would like more information/background on the website and process to get here – please check out my ABOUT ME page.

I launched this blog at the end of 2020 but aside from a sprinkling of posts I did very little with it until October 2022 when I decided to take blogging seriously!

I’ve been updating those few old posts to match the new posts across the blog.

This means I have revamped this post as the initial welcome post wasn’t great lol.

That post sat on here for years though, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

If you are a new blogger, please don’t expect to have amazing content going out from day one!

What I have done is save a copy of that old post. This is so if any new bloggers are curious how things can change or how “early posts” look – for anyone – please feel free to email me and I will try and get back to you with a copy of that old post! 

Never feel worried or ashamed of how your early posts look – experience comes in time!

So about this blog…

I wanted a place to help new bloggers get their blogs set up, and all the tips, tricks and insight that comes along with a blog.

When I launched my first ever blog (well over 10 years ago now), I was 100% winging it!

I had tried to research various aspects of the blogging world but a lot of the information I found was way over my head at the time.

What I wanted was to have a blog to help ANYONE who wants to get started in the blogging world.

In my posts I cover a range of blogging topics (along with some motivation/personal development content).

I break things down as simply as I can to make sure that information is accessible to the most amount of people.

There is no such thing as a daft question, but that doesn’t stop us feeling daft asking things!

To get around this, I try to really go back to basics on the information provided to mean the information is available without ever feeling “daft” for looking it up!

If you have any questions or requests for any topics, feel free to get in touch and I will try to respond as soon as I can!

Leave a comment, send an email or get in touch via one of my social media accounts: Contact me.

If you find any of the information shared here useful, or know someone you think could benefit from this sort of content, please feel free to share!

Hope you enjoy and find the information useful!

Looking forward to seeing what you will create!

Speak soon!

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