5 key reasons why you should start blogging now

In the competitive blogging world, you might be wondering if starting your own blog is worth it. After all, there are more than 153 million blogs, and that number is growing every day. Whereas 10 years ago blogging was the main way to express yourself, with its own little corner of the web for creativity, today sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Tumblr seem to be the trendiest places to express yourself.

But don't let their dominance stop you from blogging.

When you have your own blog, you have complete control over design aspects, who can and cannot post on it, and what you choose to post. Then there are the money-making benefits of having your own blog. Sites like Facebook and Instagram rely on your content to generate revenue. So, if you invest your time and energy into your creative passion, you are sure to reap the rewards.

In this article, you'll find five compelling reasons why and how you should start a blog, along with simple yet useful website-building tips and tricks.

Make Some Money:

As we all know, nothing in life comes for free and we all have bills to pay. Blogging can generate a steady stream of passive income that you can use to pay for the little things in life that you enjoy. Now, of course, you don't earn "free" money, you work for it. All the time and effort you spend blogging is your job and monetizing your website with Adsense, short links, etc generates your fee. As your blog grows in popularity, you can also promote paid product placements and sign sponsorship deals with companies you want to use as an influencer. 

You shouldn't start a blog just to make money, the priority of your blog should be that you can express your creative side and share your thoughts with other like-minded people. Generating income is another benefit you can get from blogging, but don't make it the primary reason.

Start Learning:

Blogging requires a basic understanding of keyword research, HTML, CSS, templates, hosting, design, and the list goes on. Blogging on a site like WordPress eliminates most of these complications and makes blogging an easier, more streamlined process. In fact, you can download your content with just one click. Some great WordPress tips are using the free plugins offered on the site to increase traffic and choosing a pre-made theme that will help your blog flow from page to page.

Unleash your creative side:

Whether you write fiction, reality, or just for fun, blogging allows you to put your thoughts into words. Once you start getting into a rut with your blog, you'll find that it opens up a whole new world to your thought process and allows you to become someone else. As you start connecting with your followers and building your blog, you'll discover what works best for you and what doesn't. As mentioned above, the main purpose of blogging is to have fun, have fun, and create whatever you want to create.

Network Job:

When you blog, you'll soon find yourself building your own little online community. Your blog visitors have similar interests, which can generate useful links to people who can help your creativity and site performance. Because your community gives you feedback through comments and posts, it can give you a whole new perspective and further increase your motivation to write.

Improve your typing skills:

Blogging helps you learn how to become a better writer. As you build your routine, you'll experience the ups and downs of your writing skills. You may have difficulties with sentence structure, word flow, or grammar. The more you write, the more you start creating patterns and styles that are unique to you.

Starting a blog can be confusing at times, but once you've taken the first steps and published your first posts, you're well on your way to becoming an established blogger. It's important to take the time as you progress, listen to your followers' feedback, and have fun.