From selling ad space to digital/physical product offerings and affiliate marketing, there are dozens of

monetization methods you can explore.

Now let’s go through the whole process in detail.

Step 1. Unleash ideas within you

If you want to create a blog, you don’t need a revolutionary idea. But, your blog should be focused on
something specific.

Remember that no idea, no matter how good, is truly unique.

But, you have unique experiences. You have a distinct voice. And, you probably have a vibrant
personality that will attract others, like your family and friends.

When it comes to choosing your blog’s niche, there are two key questions to ask yourself.

1. Do I Enjoy Learning About This Topic?

If you don’t love the topic, it’ll show in your writing. You shouldn’t even start a blog if you don’t love
what you’re blogging about.

Whatever topic you pick, you need to love it, and naturally curious about it.

If not, you’ll run out of ideas quickly. Most importantly, you won’t be able to consistently create content
that will build your audience.

If you are still lost, think about what your family and friends come to you for when seeking advice? It
might be fitness, recipes, or relationship advice. You know best.

2. Are There Others Interested in The Same Things?

You might feel like the only 23-year-old who’s obsessed with knitting. But, there are others out there.
Do a quick Google search and you’ll find 539,000 results aimed at people just like you.

how to create a blog screenshot of research process

You might be wondering if your idea is too quirky. Or, maybe it’s too broad?

If you want to start a travel blog, stay away from generic words like “travel.” Choose a more specific
topic, like “backpacking.”

Step 2. Choose a name for your new blog

Now for the fun part: naming your blog.

This is your brand. It’s how people will remember you.

But don’t overthink it. The magic of a brand gets built over time. Even if you feel stuck, keep moving
forward.

The best way to land on the perfect name is to start with brainstorming. In the last step, we talked about
unleashing all of your ideas and nailing down your niche.

Now, it’s time to take those ideas and turn them into a name.

So, open up a new spreadsheet or grab a pen and paper. Then spend about ten minutes writing down
every word that comes to mind.

From there, start combining words and phrases until something stands out to you. Aim for 5 – 10
potential names and write them down.

Now, it’s time to see if those names are available as domains. A domain is where your blog lives on the
internet.

As an example, neilpatel.com is my domain.