Hello friends, I’m back again with another exciting article! In this post, I’ll explain how you can start blogging, what tools and resources you’ll need, and we’ll also answer one of the most viral and important questions—is blogging dead?

Most of the readers of my blog Resuverse come from a technical background, including students, IT professionals, and people interested in tech knowledge. That means you’ll find it easy to connect with and understand this article.

A little about me—my name is Akash Kumar, and I’ve been blogging for almost 4 years. During this time, I’ve created multiple blogs and even sold some of them. We’ll also talk about how you can make money by selling blogs.

In this article, we’ll start from the very basics and go all the way to advanced topics, including how Artificial Intelligence is impacting blogging today. So stick with me until the end, because this is going to be a super helpful guide.

Let’s begin with the first question—what exactly is blogging?

What is blogging?

First, let’s understand what blogging actually is and how it works. At its core, blogging simply means writing. In other words, blogging is all about creating written content.

For example, whenever you search for something on Google or the internet and open a website to get information, have you ever wondered who wrote that information? It’s usually written by a blogger.

So now you know—anyone who does blogging is called a blogger, and the process of writing and publishing content on a website is called blogging. Simple, right?

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To give you a real example: one of the most popular bloggers in India is Harsh Agrawal, who runs a blog called ShoutMeLoud. He creates content there, and people read and learn from it.

Who is Best Bloggers In India In 2025?

Below are some of the most successful bloggers who started their journey with blogging and now earn thousands—even hundreds of thousands—of dollars every month:

• Tim Sykes – timothysykes.com
• Chiara Ferragni – The Blonde Salad
• Melyssa Griffin – melyssagriffin.com
• Sarah Titus – sarahtitus.com
• Harsh Agrawal – ShoutMeLoud
• Amit Agrawal – Labnol.org

These bloggers have built their personal brands, reached millions of readers, and turned blogging into a full-time business.

How To Start Blogging?

Now let’s understand how you can start blogging. From my own experience, starting is easy—staying consistent is hard. So if you’ve decided that you want to blog and make money from it, don’t quit halfway.

Alright, let’s go step by step and see how to get started with blogging.

Step 1 - Find a Niche

The first step is to choose a niche for your blog. If you’re not familiar with the term, a niche simply means a category.

In other words, you need to decide what topic or category you’ll blog about—such as Entertainment, News, Technology, and so on.

If you want your blog to grow faster, you can go even deeper and pick a micro-niche. For example:

• In the Entertainment niche, you could write movie reviews or share interesting stories.
• In the Technology niche, you might focus on a specific area like AI tools, coding tutorials, or smartphone reviews.

That’s why the very first step is to decide your niche—choose the area you’re truly interested in and want to work on.

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Step 2 - Choose Content Management System

Next, you’ll need to choose a platform to manage your blog.

Yes, you could technically build a blog directly on a server—but that’s much more technical. You’d have to design your own website, learn both front-end and back-end development, and handle everything from scratch.

That’s why most people prefer using a CMS (Content Management System). A CMS makes it super easy to create and manage a website or blog without needing deep coding skills.

Since you’ll be working on a CMS, let’s take a closer look at what it is and why it’s so important.

What is Content Management System (CMS)?

A CMS (Content Management System) is basically an online website or application that gives you a platform to create your blog. With a CMS, you can design a good-looking website without writing any code. It also helps you easily manage your content—what you write, how it’s organized, and how it appears on your site.

Now, let’s look at some of the best CMS platforms you can use for blogging.

Best Content Management System  (CMS) For Blogging

There are many CMS options available—like Wix, Weebly, GoDaddy, Blogger, and WordPress. All of these platforms let you create a blog and start publishing without any coding skills.

Apart from these, you’ll also find plenty of other platforms where you can start your blog either for free or with paid plans that offer more features and flexibility.

Some Free and Paid Content Management Systems are:

• Medium
• Blogger
• WordPress
• Wix.com
• Quora etc.

Blogger vs WordPress?

Among all the CMS platforms we discussed, Blogger and WordPress are by far the most popular and beginner-friendly. Most people prefer these two because they’re easy to use and come with solid support.

But let’s break down the difference between them, and see which one is better for you.

Blogger

Blogger is a free platform where you can easily create and publish your own blog. Since it’s a Google product, it’s also considered reliable and trusted.

With Blogger, you don’t need to buy separate hosting. However, if you want to look more professional, you can purchase a custom domain name and connect it to your Blogger site.

WordPress

WordPress, on the other hand, is a paid platform. To create a WordPress blog, you’ll need both a domain name and web hosting. While it requires a small investment, WordPress is far more professional and customizable.

In fact, over 70% of all blogs and websites on the internet are built using WordPress. That’s how powerful and widely used it is.

What is Web Hosting and Domain Name?

Earlier, we mentioned web hosting, so let’s dive a little deeper into what it is and why it’s important.

Think of web hosting as online storage space where all the content of your blog is kept. When you create a website, you need a server to host it—and that’s exactly what web hosting provides.

Web hosting usually costs around $15–20 per year (₹1,000–1,500 in India). The longer the plan you buy (for example, a 2- or 3-year plan), the cheaper it becomes on a monthly basis. Some well-known hosting providers are Bluehost, Cloudways, and Hostinger.

Now let’s talk about the domain name. If web hosting is like the “place” where your website lives on the internet, then the domain name is the address that people use to reach it.

For example, www.google.com

 is Google’s domain name. When someone types it into their browser, it takes them directly to Google’s website. That’s why having a domain name is essential for your blog.

How To Buy Domain Name and Hosting?

Buying a domain name and hosting is very easy. It’s just like shopping for anything else online. You simply choose a provider, select a plan, make the payment, and you’re done.

To make things even easier, I’ve added a video below that walks you through the entire process step by step—so you can see exactly how to purchase your domain name and web hosting.

How To Make Money With Blogging?

Now let’s talk about the big question—how can you actually make money from blogging?

The truth is, there are many different ways to earn from a blog, and thousands of bloggers are already making thousands—even millions—of dollars every month using these methods.

Some of the most common ways to monetize a blog include:

• Ad networks (like Google AdSense)
• Affiliate marketing
• Sponsorships and brand deals

If you’re not familiar with these terms, don’t worry. In the sections below, I’ll explain each of them in detail so you can understand exactly how they work.

Ad Networks

One of the easiest ways to make money from your blog is through an Ad Network.

Here’s how it works: you place ads on your blog, and whenever visitors see or click on those ads, you earn money. The more traffic your blog gets, the more you can earn.

Some of the most popular ad networks are:

• Google AdSense
• Adsterra
• Taboola
• Propeller Ads

These platforms connect advertisers with your blog, so you can start monetizing your content with very little setup.

Affiliate Networks

Another powerful way to monetize your blog is through affiliate marketing.

Here’s how it works: you promote a product or service using a special affiliate link. When someone clicks on your link and makes a purchase, you earn a commission. The more sales you drive, the more money you make.

Some popular affiliate networks where you can find products to promote include:

• Amazon Associates
• ShareASale
• CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction)
• ClickBank
• Impact

By choosing the right products for your audience, many bloggers are able to earn thousands of dollars every month just from affiliate marketing.

Sponsorship

Another great way to earn from your blog is through sponsorships. Here’s how it works: companies pay you to write sponsored articles or publish content that promotes their brand or products. In return, you charge them a fee.

The better your website’s traffic, reach, and performance, the higher the amount you can charge for these sponsored posts. Successful bloggers often make hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars from a single sponsored article.

Conclusion