Choosing topic for your blogChoosing a topic for your blog is very important but since you are new to WordPress, I included this short video which explains briefly what WordPress is and why you should use it to start your blog.

This is a good starting point for beginners to get an overview of what makes WordPress different and why you should use it to create your website. Please take a moment to watch before moving on through the rest of the tutorial.

https://vimeo.com/136761587

Note: If you’ve already figured out what you’ll be blogging about, you can skip this step and continue to Step 2.

The first step in starting a blog is selecting a topic to write about.

Think about topics you’re passionate about and start from there. Once you’ve picked a topic, you’re ready to start your blog!

When I first started out blogging, I was very interested in computers, gaming and computer hardware, so that’s what I chose to write about.

Starting a blog around a topic you’re not interested in doesn’t make much sense.

It’s a lot easier to blog about subjects you have a passion for.

Being passionate about a specific area or industry is great, especially if it’s one you’ve been interested in for an extensive period of time because it makes you an expert about that topic.

Choosing a topic for your blog that you are familiar with is important.

Don’t worry if you don’t know what topic you’d like to start a blog about, though. Writing about your day-to-day activities or writing about your hobbies can be a great way to connect with your readers.

If you are passionate about selling things online to make money then don’t worry I’m going to show you how to turn your blog into an e-commerce store later on in TheBloggingBuddha WordPress Academy.

SocialMedia channels like Instagram & YouTube have opened doors for everyone to promote themselves and start a blog around their personal brand.

Having a blog associated with your Instagram, Facebook or YouTube channel is a great way to engage your audience.

Wondering how to create a blog that’s both appealing to your readers and something you enjoy writing about at the same time?

Here are a few popular topics for inspiration:

  • Social Media blog:
    Become famous on Instagram or YouTube and create a personal brand. I have seen many people have great success utilizing these Social Media channels to spread their personal message.
  • Entertainment blog:
    Share the latest celebrity gossip, TV/movie/music reviews, or just things you find humorous. People are always interested in these topics.
  • Affiliate Marketing blog:
    You are going to be talking about things you are knowledgably about so why not get paid for it?
  • Personal blog:
    Sometimes it can be hard to come up with interesting personal stories when there’s not much exciting going on in our lives. So why not share your ideas or opinions about a particular subject, instead?
  • Online Resume:
    You are a business professional or student who wants a website to display your skills, qualifications, and contact information – You can even connect it to your social media accounts!
  • Fashion blog:
    If clothes and shoes excite you, a fashion blog might be the perfect fit (no pun intended!). People all over the world are interested in fashion and blogging about these popular trends can bring loads of visitors to your site.
  • Religious blog:
    If you’re spiritual or religious, this is a great way to connect with like minds and happens to be a frequently trending topic.
  • Ecommerce blog:
    I will teach you how to sell your products online using are really cool and easy to use WordPress plugin called WooCommerce.
  • DIY and How-to blogs:
    These have become wildly popular and can be great in conjunction with visual sites like Pinterest for getting visitors to your blog.

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Recommended Reading: 101 Blog Post Ideas to Kick-Start Your Content Calendar

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Ok, so now you have some idea of what topics are good to start a blog or website around but what about some actual examples of what you can create using WordPress?

Well, take this sample blog or any of these beautiful websites which only took me 20 minutes to setup:

  1. Website #1 (photography)
  2. Website #2 (fashion)
  3. Website #3 (real estate)
  4. Website #4 (restaurant)

I am going to provide you the same powerful tools and WordPress plugins to create something just like this or something entirely different.

PS: If you prefer to get your WordPress blog setup immediately then skip to Step 4 otherwise continue the tutorial.

Go To Step 2

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world and yet lose or forfeit his very self? – Luke 9:22-25

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