Starting a blog is easy — but making it rank on Google takes planning. Here’s a beginner-friendly roadmap.
Step 1: Choose a Niche
Pick a topic you’re passionate about that also has search demand. Examples:
- Digital marketing
- Fitness
- Travel
- Personal finance
Step 2: Do Keyword Research
Use free tools like:
- Google Keyword Planner
- Ubersuggest
- Ahrefs (free version)
Look for:
- Low competition keywords
- Long-tail keywords
- Trending topics
Step 3: Set Up Your Blog
Use WordPress (recommended). Choose a fast, mobile-friendly theme like:
- Astra
- Kadence
- GeneratePress
Install SEO plugins:
- Rank Math or Yoast
- WP Super Cache
- Site Kit by Google
Step 4: Write SEO-Friendly Content
Each blog post should include:
- A focus keyword
- Headers (H1, H2, H3)
- Internal & external links
- Images with alt text
- At least 800–1200 words
Step 5: Promote Your Blog
- Share on social media
- Submit to Google Search Console
- Do guest posting
- Engage in niche communities
Bouns Tip
Start collecting emails early to grow your audience and build traffic.
Starting today? Don’t wait for perfect — launch and improve as you go!