A blog only starts making money once it's built around a decision, not a hobby. Move one is choosing a niche specific enough that you could list ten article ideas for it right now, off the top of your head.
Moves two through five cover the unglamorous setup — hosting, a name that isn't your own, and the one plugin most beginners skip and later regret.
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Moves two through five cover the unglamorous setup — hosting, a name that isn't your own, and the one plugin most beginners skip and later regret.
Moves six through nine are about the first 90 days of publishing: how often, how long, and which three post types consistently pull in search traffic for a brand-new blog.
The last moves turn traffic into income — ad placement that doesn't wreck the reading experience, and the affiliate disclosure line that keeps you compliant while still converting.