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How to Start a Blog - A Complete Checklist

8/6/2019

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How to Start A Blog - A Complete Checklist

 I blog because I have something to say. So do you!

I have been blogging for years, but never seriously. I have an idea for over 1,000 blog topics, which will take me FOREVER!

As I thought about blogging more seriously and actually making some residual income from blogging, I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to make the blog successful.

I am sharing my list with you below. If you would like to know more about any of the steps, as a seasoned blogger and a Virtual Assistant I am at your service.

This list is as complete as it can be. The things that need to be done are in order, or at least the order in which they make sense to me.
  1. Plan Blog Topic
  2. Research
  3. Outline
  4. References & Citations 
  5. Check Facts
  6. Compelling Title (Include Keywords, 40-65 Characters)
  7. Summary (Top of Blog Post for Quick Overview)
  8. Image(s) with Image Alt Tags
  9. Insert Auto Player for Podcast of Blog
  10. Introduction – A Strong Lead
  11. Definition
  12. Scriptures with External Links
  13. Quote
  14. Sub-Headers
  15. Text 3-6 Paragraphs 
  16. Use White Space
  17. Bullet Point or Numbered Lists 
  18. Internal Links to other blogs or pages on your website
  19. External Links to another website
  20. Conclusion
  21. Author Bio with Image and Alt Text and Links
  22. Blog Disclaimer(s)
  23. Call to Action
  24. RSS Feed
  25. Opt-in Form
  26. Comments
  27. Social Media Sharing Options
  28. Categories and Tags
  29. Search Engine Optimization 
  30. Web Page Title
  31. Meta Description
  32. Heading (h1, h2 etc)
  33. URL Structure
  34. Edit and Proof – Get Friend to Read
  35. Check blog display on browsers and mobiles
  36. Share on Social Media
  37. Record your Blog as a Podcast and Share both
  38. Use your Blog for the Podcast Description
  39. Check on your Blog
  40. Respond to Comments
  41. Share on Social Media Weekly
If you find more steps to creating a successful blog I would love to hear from you!

I know you have probably found some things I missed from the list or maybe you have some that you use that you find helpful. Please share them with us in the comments below.

Thank you for taking the time to read my checklist. Happy & Successful Blogging! 

BIO: Cindy Hyde, MA is a published author, blogger, counselor, media personality, professional life coach, and CEO and founder of The East Texas Healing Center. Over the course of her career, Cindy has become known as a trusted partner among those who are serious about living a productive and successful life. Cindy holds a Master’s Degree in Education, Bachelor’s in Communication, and an Associate’s in Information Technology - Visual Communication. She currently lives in Nacogdoches, TX with her doting and patient husband Michael. She is passionate about writing and helping others become published authors and Authorpreneurs through her Workbook and her Writing Workshops, graphic design. Connect with Cindy cindyhyde.com, fb.me/cindyhyde, @cindyhyde, linkedin/in/cindyhyde, and her Author Site.
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Tiffany Stafford
11/14/2019 06:49:17 pm

My boss recently encouraged me to start my own website. This feels daunting, because WHAT on earth is it supposed to be about?? As a web developer, he assured me that it could include links to a personal blog, an Etsy site....whatever I can imagine. It's really helpful to see encouragement from other creatives about how to brainstorm. I'm tempted to just say "nevermind" simply because the concept does not *instantly* crystallize. But hearing the thoughts of someone else who's walked through it- that helps me remember to allow it to be a *process.*

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Sandy Charity
11/16/2019 11:54:04 am

I'm a passion writer who always wished to have her own blog. However, it seemed very difficult to start one until the time I came across Cindy's blog, which offers all the info that one needs to get things started. This really helped me to start my own blog. Thank you, Cindy for sharing these helpful tips!

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