Starts around 2:10. The “Steps” are the following: 1: Figure out why people would read your blog 2:Brainstorm Blog Post ideas 3: Start your blog/ Set Up 4: Start Blogging 5: Drive Traffic- Be proactive about advertising your blog. 6: Engage your audience 7: The making money part: How can you add MORE value? 8: Show your readers how to get what they want. This video was very long and definitely could have been made in 8-10 minutes. I’ll still give a thumbs up but I would suggest being more succinct in the future. For an “informative” video it came off as rambling. I only finished the video just so I could type the steps for others.
Last year I did a blog calendar for all of 2018 with no host page or name or anything. It literally just came to me one day. And ever since then I’ve been getting signs to just GO FOR IT! Thank you for this video because it was so informational & it just affirmed that I should just go for it!
To step 6: I also would see analytics of your social media. I realized that I love Instagram, my readers love Facebook. I started adding more to Facebook and boom: more engament. Know your customer basically ;) Loved the video!
Wow...amazing video today. Just know you are making a difference in lives! I've had a blog running for a few months now, but because of these tips, I've began to streamline and really define my blog. I know its going to be so much better now. Thank you!
I don’t know how I came across your channel but I glad I did! People have told me to start a blog but I never knew how to make money from it or how to sustain it. Thank you sharing these great tips! 👍🏾
Hello, I just wanted to say this is the BEST video I have seen so far about starting a blog. Honestly, I have watched a bunch of videos but this one is the best! I love the list and steps, it helps me take practical action!
This was SUPER DUPER HELPFUL!!! Thank you SO much for your concise, straight to the point tips, especially the part about Adsense. I was thinking I NEEDED that, and they declined my attempt three times (which I still don't know why); then I saw your tips today, and I was suddenly okay. THANK YOU!!! :)
Thank you for the consistency, Gillian! You may have inspired me to start a YT soon, as I am really self conscious about being on camera, especially because of all the curated content everywhere. You have shown us that you can have a super successful channel without all the fancy background, templates, etc, just with quality content. Thank you for your efforts daily, my aim is to start a blog and YT and be able to monetize it in the next 6 months (I am aiming at a consistent cash flow of around $800 on average monthly). Do you think that’s possible, provided I implement the correct strategies right away? PS what blind old bat pressed the dislike on this video??
Mariya Dikova I used to be a bit nervous too! But now it’s so much fun because you get to share about things you love and help people along the way! One thing that I’ve heard which can really help is to just record yourself on camera a few times, watch it and see where you can improve. Do that a few times until you get comfortable. You don’t even have to post those videos if you don’t want but it does get easier pretty quickly! You should definitely go for it! 💛
I just can't figure out the right path to get a great blog site up from a technical standpoint! So confusing! I can't do WordPress and don't have tons of money I wish you would do a video on this I am sure other people struggle with this! I can't start the blog be suse I can't figure out what the best way to do it is and how to get it noticed. Thank you Gillian! Great job!
Loved your blog and all the steps were explained quite clearly although now I “have” to go back and watch a couple other blogs! You’re adorable! I could watch you daily!
How's you're new blog coming along then? :-) I'm still planning, in fact probably planning way too much and sort of loosing track as there is far too many great directions to take!!
You explained this really well! Thank you so much for the great tips about starting a blog. Cute new office! I love a space that makes me feel inspired.
I LOVED this video - it can be a very overwhelming process and I clicked on similar videos, got freaked out and exited right away - you have a really nice and calming way of relaying the info so thank you!!
This video is priceless! I started a blog in like 2012 and like many who start blogs I gave up way too soon. I want to give blogging another try. I'm relaunching my UA-cam channel soon so that's going to be my focus. But I'm still going to start back blogging.
This was extremely helpful thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I really love how you explained more in-depth how a lifestyle blog would run and what I would need to do to make it successful. Thank you so so so much. Blass your Soul
I LOVE this video and do you know why? *I love the honesty in her words *Its a video filled with LEGIT words on processes to make money blogging. I have never felt something so honest. Keep it up..😘much love
I'm new to your channel, I've downloaded few videos, and this is bcoz I would love to start my channel about I'm stack about what ideas would work well .
I know this might seem a random question, but what do you use equipment wise to record your videos please Gillian? It looks and sounds absolutely spot on!
Narrow down your topics and just start writing. Keep in mind people read blogs for self help , so if you’re doing something anonymous AND diary style , you’ll want to make sure you direct things you learned or how the experience relates to others to keep an audience attracted .. ways to make money with this could be using affiliate companies that sell self help or therapy items .. you can include links for candles diaries self help books etc etc . GOOD LUCK 🤞🏽💛
Cool video, how do we get to do the affiliate marketing? How do we get a referral link? I know thats what I’m trying to do for Lyft and Chase because they sent me referral codes for being a customer/driver. How else do we get other ones?
1. Figure out who your blog is for and why they'd want to read it. 2. Brainstorm content ideas & choose the best ones 3. Start blogging! Write a new post at least once/week Hope that helps!
Right now I'm using Blogger. I've been blogging for 6 years and a half and just one week ago I started to make it a professional blog. In a long run, probably I will change to WordPress because of their functionalities but I will change to a paid plan. Good to know that Wordpress is that good. Keep up with the good content :)
Good for you ! I started blogging in 2009. Eventually I started a self hosted website, however, I did not dedicate time into it. Then I started another self hosted website in 2011 using Solo Build It (formerly Site Build It). Then I started using Wordpress and that was a challenge for me because I had to learn a lot about design and formatting. Then that went by the wayside. Then I started another website in 2017 and I am sticking to it. I has been a year and a half since I have been working on the website. I hope all goes well with your site!
What do you suggest if you already have a website for your own services and products but want to start a blog on the topic as well. Would you combine the website and blog together or make a separate blog website altogether? 🙏💕 Your videos are very inspiring by the way! Thanks so much
Gopi Henna I just did it on the same website and it’s doing pretty well and it’s kinda like involuntary cross promotion plus you’ll just have more content on it overall drawing in more people
Aiden Bloedow yes I am definitely leaning towards that as well. I've been looking at new themes though and getting one that has the blog on the homepage with other pages on the menu that I can dedicate to my shop and my services as well
Love your new office! 💖 I've been blogging on and off on different platforms since 2002... but unfortunately I didn't sustain any of them... looks like it's time to work on a long-term one!
Gillian Perkins this is wonderful. I speak six languages and have a lot of expertise in journalism and writing. However, my skill on technology is so poor. I need your help. Thanks.
Hi Gillian, I am currently taking two courses on most of the things you've mentioned, but what do you think about hiring a business coach? I am not sure if I need it or should try to do it myself first before I make the investment? Thank you!
Having a coach can be really helpful, but it's certainly not necessary. It's great to have someone keep you accountable to reach your goals, and someone who's experienced who you can get advice from. :) I'd say: if you already know what you need to do next, and you aren't "stuck" then wait to hire a coach. At some point, if you do get stuck, or aren't sure how to grow, or aren't reaching your goals, THEN reach out and find someone to support you. Hope that helps!
Hi, please help! I have been wanting to start a blog for a long time but have been a bit overwhelmed by it all. Recently i have been looking into it more and am getting confused with wordpress and monetising. From what i can see i would need to sign up for the premium package to be able to monetise the blog with adsense etc. But the premium package is £84 a year. How do people monetise their free wordpress blogs? Am i missing something or do people really have to go for the premium plan in order to monetise?
Do you know which website hosts and/or software own your material? Some user agreements have conditions of content and maintain the right to take down your site without notice.
Thank You so much for this video! Can you advise me about a blog I wish to do about various topics not just one thing. Is that a good thing ? Or should I stick to one subject ? Thanx again! :-)
Glad you liked the video!! It's okay to have multiple topics, BUT they should all appeal to the same "type" of person. And it's best if you keep them organized in separate categories :)
Gillian Perkins thank you for your immediate reply! So I can include subjects on relationships for example & minimalism ? But in separate tabs on the blog. That's what you meant right ? Can you please do a detailed video about the steps to start the blog. Once again I love Your content a lot :-)
Thanks so much for that tip about not wasting time with adsense. I really appreciate it. Tell me tho Gillian, is there a number you would recommend of blog posts to have rewritten before actually launching your blog? I'm unsure about this and I just really want to start off right...esp since the aim is to make money eventually
Love this video. I so appreciate your willingness to share what you've learned. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make a video about exactly how to start a blog from ground ZERO. By ZERO, I mean leaving jargon (not that you jargonize much) at the door. I have attempted to learn how to use Face Book, Twitter, Instagram, and others, only to find the material so full of jargon and acronyms that none of it made sense to me. I value my time very much and, like you not wanting to spend forever and a day learning how to do things on the MAC, I don't want to have to research every other word coming from an instructor's mouth. I trust you, Gillian, above all others I've seen, to be able to do this. Again, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make the "create-a-blog how to" video.
Hi Gillian ! what PC do you use ? Because I would like to switch from my MacBook ! And to be honest I thought that people could have a profitable business only on a MacBook...
Starts around 2:10.
The “Steps” are the following:
1: Figure out why people would read your blog
2:Brainstorm Blog Post ideas
3: Start your blog/ Set Up
4: Start Blogging
5: Drive Traffic- Be proactive about advertising your blog.
6: Engage your audience
7: The making money part: How can you add MORE value?
8: Show your readers how to get what they want.
This video was very long and definitely could have been made in 8-10 minutes. I’ll still give a thumbs up but I would suggest being more succinct in the future. For an “informative” video it came off as rambling. I only finished the video just so I could type the steps for others.
Last year I did a blog calendar for all of 2018 with no host page or name or anything. It literally just came to me one day. And ever since then I’ve been getting signs to just GO FOR IT! Thank you for this video because it was so informational & it just affirmed that I should just go for it!
To step 6: I also would see analytics of your social media. I realized that I love Instagram, my readers love Facebook. I started adding more to Facebook and boom: more engament. Know your customer basically ;)
Loved the video!
Wow...amazing video today. Just know you are making a difference in lives! I've had a blog running for a few months now, but because of these tips, I've began to streamline and really define my blog. I know its going to be so much better now. Thank you!
May God bless you even more! I never comment, but your delivery, knowledge, and generosity is just beyond superb.
I agree! She's great!
Congrats on your office Gillian! It's a beautiful space.
I do need these tips, I just started blogging! Woohoo!
I don’t know how I came across your channel but I glad I did! People have told me to start a blog but I never knew how to make money from it or how to sustain it. Thank you sharing these great tips! 👍🏾
I've been wanting to start a blog for years. And this video is the first to make me motivated to actually do it lol. Thank you.
Hello, I just wanted to say this is the BEST video I have seen so far about starting a blog. Honestly, I have watched a bunch of videos but this one is the best! I love the list and steps, it helps me take practical action!
This was SUPER DUPER HELPFUL!!! Thank you SO much for your concise, straight to the point tips, especially the part about Adsense. I was thinking I NEEDED that, and they declined my attempt three times (which I still don't know why); then I saw your tips today, and I was suddenly okay. THANK YOU!!! :)
Im loving this video. I watch all of your content and this one I keep rewinding this one to make sure I have it all down. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! I'm so glad to hear that you found it so helpful ♡
Mom Blogger here!!!! Great info I am learning and love your videos
What you will offer..?
Brainstorm blog ideas
Start your blog
Start bloging
Engage with your audience
How you can add more value
I love how all your tips add up! It makes total sense in this way. And it's fun at the same time. Love it!
Yay! Happy to hear that :)
Thank you for the consistency, Gillian! You may have inspired me to start a YT soon, as I am really self conscious about being on camera, especially because of all the curated content everywhere. You have shown us that you can have a super successful channel without all the fancy background, templates, etc, just with quality content. Thank you for your efforts daily, my aim is to start a blog and YT and be able to monetize it in the next 6 months (I am aiming at a consistent cash flow of around $800 on average monthly). Do you think that’s possible, provided I implement the correct strategies right away?
PS what blind old bat pressed the dislike on this video??
Mariya Dikova I used to be a bit nervous too! But now it’s so much fun because you get to share about things you love and help people along the way! One thing that I’ve heard which can really help is to just record yourself on camera a few times, watch it and see where you can improve. Do that a few times until you get comfortable. You don’t even have to post those videos if you don’t want but it does get easier pretty quickly! You should definitely go for it! 💛
Christy Lyn have you started your YT
So glad you posted this. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
I just can't figure out the right path to get a great blog site up from a technical standpoint! So confusing! I can't do WordPress and don't have tons of money I wish you would do a video on this I am sure other people struggle with this! I can't start the blog be suse I can't figure out what the best way to do it is and how to get it noticed. Thank you Gillian! Great job!
It's really interested compare to other u tube videos tq u dear
This is an awesome video! Thank you. I just want to inspire people and think blogging would be a great tool.
This channel just keeps growing and growing at such an exponential rate! Congratulations!
thank you so much ! I definitely want to start a blog and this has helped me so much to take the first steps!
Im a hairdresser, and i just HAVE to say: you have a incredible beautyfull hair! Wow! Haha thanks so much for the tips 🙏🏻💕
Thanks gillian am so excited this video.
Great Video! I would love to see a detailed tutorial about how to set up and start a blog!
I'll add it to my list of future videos :)
Yes, please!
Gillian Perkins I would love to see one too! ☺️☺️
Yes please I would love to see that
Sammeeeeeee
Loved your blog and all the steps were explained quite clearly although now I “have” to go back and watch a couple other blogs! You’re adorable! I could watch you daily!
Thanks for your great feedback, Cynthia!
Love this! N luv u! ❤️ Thanks for the awesome tips!
Would really appreciate a step by step guide on how to set up a blog.
Thanks babe, Started mine yesterday. Such an insightful post...
How's you're new blog coming along then? :-) I'm still planning, in fact probably planning way too much and sort of loosing track as there is far too many great directions to take!!
I want to start blogging,please how do I start,where do I start from,please help me
You explained this really well! Thank you so much for the great tips about starting a blog. Cute new office! I love a space that makes me feel inspired.
I LOVED this video - it can be a very overwhelming process and I clicked on similar videos, got freaked out and exited right away - you have a really nice and calming way of relaying the info so thank you!!
Thank you Gillian. I always fund your videos helpful with the information you share.
This video is priceless! I started a blog in like 2012 and like many who start blogs I gave up way too soon. I want to give blogging another try. I'm relaunching my UA-cam channel soon so that's going to be my focus. But I'm still going to start back blogging.
Hope your UA-cam channel and blog both see a lot of growth this year
This video is awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this overwhelming topic!
This was extremely helpful thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I really love how you explained more in-depth how a lifestyle blog would run and what I would need to do to make it successful. Thank you so so so much. Blass your Soul
SUPER GREAT Video Gillian!! Thanks SO MUCH!!
I LOVE this video and do you know why?
*I love the honesty in her words
*Its a video filled with LEGIT words on processes to make money blogging. I have never felt something so honest. Keep it up..😘much love
Hi! This is such a great and informative video! Thank you so much- you’re amazing!
I'm new to your channel, I've downloaded few videos, and this is bcoz I would love to start my channel about I'm stack about what ideas would work well .
Thanks for sharing these valuable information! Great video 👍👍👍
Fantastic video! Thank you soooo much for making and posting this!
I wanna start a boxing/MMA blog, very easy to have something to write about and also very fun to write about
how did it go
Great video, great advice as always. Thanks for s
Sharing your wealth of knowledge!
Thank you. This was very helpful!
I know this might seem a random question, but what do you use equipment wise to record your videos please Gillian? It looks and sounds absolutely spot on!
Bev Burrows she has all of that listed in the description:)
Thank you so much Gillian, this video very helpful. Did you post any video about install WordPress?
Não falo inglês e nem intendo inglês mas eu amo seus vídeos 😍 .
Parabéns pela pessoa que vc é
I would love a video tutorial on setting up your blog if you haven’t already made one
Hi there,
Can I ask what Images you use in your blogs?
Do you use google images and reference them somehow?
Hi what do you use to edit yr vids and create pictures for Pinterest?
What would be different between designing own web from using word press
Do you think a blog that is like an anonymous diary a bad idea? It could include my problems, major life events, fashion, make up, lifestyles etc
Leah Pollock that’s like my blog, it’s actually so cool and mysterious
Leah Pollock rgood question. Wondering if u started one?
If you don’t want to share your name and such why not make an alias?
Narrow down your topics and just start writing. Keep in mind people read blogs for self help , so if you’re doing something anonymous AND diary style , you’ll want to make sure you direct things you learned or how the experience relates to others to keep an audience attracted .. ways to make money with this could be using affiliate companies that sell self help or therapy items .. you can include links for candles diaries self help books etc etc . GOOD LUCK 🤞🏽💛
Gillian, thank you so much for BREAKING this thing down. For YEEEAAARRRSS I've been trying to figure this thing out!
I'm so happy to hear that you found this helpful! ♡♡♡
Cool video, how do we get to do the affiliate marketing? How do we get a referral link? I know thats what I’m trying to do for Lyft and Chase because they sent me referral codes for being a customer/driver. How else do we get other ones?
I just create a blog.. I don't know where to go from there
1. Figure out who your blog is for and why they'd want to read it.
2. Brainstorm content ideas & choose the best ones
3. Start blogging! Write a new post at least once/week
Hope that helps!
Gillian Perkins how do you get people to see it?
Do you need your business license to blog?
I'd love to make a personal blog where i share skin care reviews, healthy recipes, fashion.. is it too much for a single blog or is it okay?
just do it😊
Please do a video how to start a blog and design apps / software that can be used
Right now I'm using Blogger. I've been blogging for 6 years and a half and just one week ago I started to make it a professional blog. In a long run, probably I will change to WordPress because of their functionalities but I will change to a paid plan. Good to know that Wordpress is that good. Keep up with the good content :)
Good for you ! I started blogging in 2009. Eventually I started a self hosted website, however, I did not dedicate time into it. Then I started another self hosted website in 2011 using Solo Build It (formerly Site Build It). Then I started using Wordpress and that was a challenge for me because I had to learn a lot about design and formatting. Then that went by the wayside. Then I started another website in 2017 and I am sticking to it. I has been a year and a half since I have been working on the website. I hope all goes well with your site!
thank you a lot. Hope it goes well with your website too :)
What do you suggest if you already have a website for your own services and products but want to start a blog on the topic as well. Would you combine the website and blog together or make a separate blog website altogether? 🙏💕 Your videos are very inspiring by the way! Thanks so much
Gopi Henna I just did it on the same website and it’s doing pretty well and it’s kinda like involuntary cross promotion plus you’ll just have more content on it overall drawing in more people
Aiden Bloedow yes I am definitely leaning towards that as well. I've been looking at new themes though and getting one that has the blog on the homepage with other pages on the menu that I can dedicate to my shop and my services as well
Would you recommend an uploading schedule?
A very informative video ! Exactly what was needed ,, please do a video on how to set up a blog !
Very clear and informative!
Love your new office! 💖 I've been blogging on and off on different platforms since 2002... but unfortunately I didn't sustain any of them... looks like it's time to work on a long-term one!
So many great tips! Really off topic but where is that "Unstoppable" sign from, it's fantastic!
This was great. Thank you Gillian.
Hey great video thanks, who do you use for your marketing step?
Great video thanks
This is pure gold
This is so helpful! Thank you Gillian!
Gillian Perkins this is wonderful. I speak six languages and have a lot of expertise in journalism and writing. However, my skill on technology is so poor. I need your help. Thanks.
Hi Gillian, I am currently taking two courses on most of the things you've mentioned, but what do you think about hiring a business coach? I am not sure if I need it or should try to do it myself first before I make the investment? Thank you!
Having a coach can be really helpful, but it's certainly not necessary. It's great to have someone keep you accountable to reach your goals, and someone who's experienced who you can get advice from. :)
I'd say: if you already know what you need to do next, and you aren't "stuck" then wait to hire a coach. At some point, if you do get stuck, or aren't sure how to grow, or aren't reaching your goals, THEN reach out and find someone to support you.
Hope that helps!
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Hi, please help! I have been wanting to start a blog for a long time but have been a bit overwhelmed by it all. Recently i have been looking into it more and am getting confused with wordpress and monetising. From what i can see i would need to sign up for the premium package to be able to monetise the blog with adsense etc. But the premium package is £84 a year. How do people monetise their free wordpress blogs? Am i missing something or do people really have to go for the premium plan in order to monetise?
Do you know which website hosts and/or software own your material? Some user agreements have conditions of content and maintain the right to take down your site without notice.
Be sure you read all the terms before you sign up with a host if this is a matter of concern for you.
Good and thinkable contents
Hi Thank you for the good imformation. Im just started bloggning its help me alot!
Wow, very interesting, so many tips, thank you.
Very detailed. Thank you
Thank You so much for this video! Can you advise me about a blog I wish to do about various topics not just one thing. Is that a good thing ? Or should I stick to one subject ? Thanx again! :-)
Glad you liked the video!!
It's okay to have multiple topics, BUT they should all appeal to the same "type" of person. And it's best if you keep them organized in separate categories :)
Gillian Perkins thank you for your immediate reply! So I can include subjects on relationships for example & minimalism ? But in separate tabs on the blog. That's what you meant right ? Can you please do a detailed video about the steps to start the blog. Once again I love Your content a lot :-)
How do you put in payment fields on your blog to purchase products from your blog site?
Square space or Wordpress?
Thanks so much for that tip about not wasting time with adsense. I really appreciate it. Tell me tho Gillian, is there a number you would recommend of blog posts to have rewritten before actually launching your blog? I'm unsure about this and I just really want to start off right...esp since the aim is to make money eventually
Notification squad coming.
Thanks for being here!
Thanks for the useful information.
Love this video. I so appreciate your willingness to share what you've learned. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make a video about exactly how to start a blog from ground ZERO. By ZERO, I mean leaving jargon (not that you jargonize much) at the door. I have attempted to learn how to use Face Book, Twitter, Instagram, and others, only to find the material so full of jargon and acronyms that none of it made sense to me. I value my time very much and, like you not wanting to spend forever and a day learning how to do things on the MAC, I don't want to have to research every other word coming from an instructor's mouth. I trust you, Gillian, above all others I've seen, to be able to do this. Again, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make the "create-a-blog how to" video.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add "How to Get Started Blogging" to my list of video ideas. :)
Thank you for this timely information :)
Great video, it was very helpful, thanks a lot. (You are super pretty by the way XD)
great video!
Excellent video!!! I’m starting a blog with my husband and I’m definitely going to follow every single step. Thank you 🙏🏽 👍🏽🤗
How much money do u make a month or per blog
This video was a lot more helpful than a lot of others that I’ve seen.
Good information. Thank you
Revisiting this video a year later 🙌
Really useful information. Thanks for sharing!
I am a beginning blogger. I don't know, How do but i shot landscapes photography, Birds, flowers and coffee photo. Thank! Gillian.
Thank you so much for this.
Hi Gillian ! what PC do you use ? Because I would like to switch from my MacBook ! And to be honest I thought that people could have a profitable business only on a MacBook...
I have an HP Envy that I like pretty well. You can sleep just install windows on your mac :)
I just realized I have the same top you’re wearing in black ;)
Can I make about more than one thing? I want to make one about fashion tips, hair care and styles, and mostly just about beauty
Good idea