Blogging

It is important to mention that blogging is not limited to children alone, but in fact the whole range of interests which a child has. From choosing a career path, education, or hobbies, even there are many activities which can be pursued by these children. This blog is basically about how blogging is all about. We will discuss some tips and tricks which you should follow while creating a blog and how it can benefit your child at home or school. So without wasting any further time let's get started!

You might be wondering what is a blogger? A blog is simply an online diary or journal where people share their ideas and personal experiences on a regular basis, either written or spoken. These blogs are very useful especially for those who want to keep themselves updated with world events, share different opinions or facts through news and information, or simply to read other peoples' work either in terms of writing or voice so they understand your personality and the content you are publishing.

Main purpose

The most important purpose of starting a blog with kids is to share something they love with others, like videos or photos, make them laugh, or tell stories, and this can help kids develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. Not only kids can enjoy reading more and learning from experts in particular areas so they may have interest in being a doctor or engineer in the future. Another reason why bloggers are also called "influencers" is basically just because it’s a big job nowadays. They usually earn thousands depending on the number of followers, but they are still able to stay connected with their viewers and readers which is the most significant part of such jobs.

Kid's blogging world

Blogging is one of the best ways for parents to show up when it comes to teaching their kid something new and new about the world. There are plenty of types of kids bloggers, including: - Kids bloggers who write blogs about different subjects. They could write about toys and games, animals, holidays, recipes, etc., although they don’t need to be related to fashion or food.

- A girl blogger who writes articles about cooking, lifestyle tips, parenting, etc. She uses social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, etc. Because she shares things in real life. But if she wrote a post about her favorite beauty product, then definitely her style would change.

- An older male blogger. He writes posts about random topics which he finds interesting. The main focus of his blogs.

How to start your own blog?

Following are given some tips and tricks for the kids to start their own blog:

1) Content

A good first step before you start a blog is deciding how much content you will create daily, weekly, monthly, and so on. If you plan to publish photos of your friends every week, that means you should start looking for professional photographers who work for websites like Getty Images. Once you find out about these sites, you can sign up for free and upload your images on a separate account.

2) SEO skills

Since you are probably already a bit familiar with Google Adwords – Search Engine Optimization – and Digital Marketing – buy a domain and hosting after proper homework on it. Perform keyword research with the subject you intend to talk about. Try to rank higher than the competitors and create valuable content according to your target audience's interests. Then, analyze your keyword rankings and choose keywords that will generate some kind of click-through rate and high ROI (Return On Investment).

3) Blogging platform

There are several options for running a blog, and each one comes with its own pros and cons. However, among all these options, WordPress seems to be the easiest to learn and use because it has been around since 2003. Some people suggest using Blogger, Tumblr, Orkut, Facebook, Medium, or Quora, which are easy to navigate and have less restrictions to choose one among other platforms. At least one of these platforms allows you to manage multiple blogs simultaneously and have access to email notifications.

4) Understanding tools

Most importantly, it is very important to have basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript since you need to build a theme and integrate Google Analytics in order to enhance your analytics reports. Having basic knowledge will save you a lot of time in the long run. Furthermore, you can always hire professionals to make sure your blog is optimized even further.

5) Domain name

Even though having web hosting service is essential for this task, it is advisable to use a custom domain name. Create unique names that will allow other people to remember your company, and you can easily promote your products and services to potential clients online. One of the easiest methods of achieving this goal is to purchase a web hosting and domain name from Bluehost. This is one of the biggest web hosts available today, offering various packages and a variety of solutions for different budgets.

6) Post regularly

It is always recommended to post regularly on your website since it helps the reader find you more quickly. People generally spend a lot of time researching companies before coming across websites through search engines, and once they find your blog, they might end up returning to check other updates about them later. Otherwise, your readers will never come to you if you don't post frequently. That said, the frequency of posting varies significantly from person to person. A well-known rule of thumb is that every article needs ten days to become viral. Of course, this number depends on the topic.

7) Do research

Research other similar websites first and find a great niche that you are interested in. Remember, some of these sites are quite well-known now: Reddit or Yelp. Once you choose a topic and start finding relevant information, you'll know whether you want to stick with it or just change it.

8) Build relationships with other websites

It is advisable to connect with other similar sites since your existing fans are most likely to read and engage with your articles and posts. Find out what they write about and read it carefully. Don't forget to recommend these sites with your own and add links back to yours. After that, ask your network and friends to subscribe your blog so everyone can see it. Then start communicating and collaborate with other similar sites as well.

9) Engage with influencers

Influencer marketing is not something new. Though it gained global popularity recently it was pretty common until 2011. Today, influencers are everywhere, and you can make an impact by collaborating with such people. First, look up who the most famous influencer is in your country of residence. Next, ask them some questions and see where they stand on a particular issue. You can also ask them to contribute to your story at no extra charge. Collaborating with influencers can help generate lots of traffic to your blog.

10) Pay Per Click strategy

PPC (pay per click) advertising involves displaying different ads on different pages simultaneously. This technique lets advertisers target a specific visitor during a website visit by placing one ad for each page they encounter. Such methods require little effort to implement. Just use Google Ads or Bing Ads to place PPC ads. Alternatively, you can also join networks like CJ Media to create native landing pages and display banner ads. Since this method takes fewer efforts, you can expect faster results. Moreover, you can lower your costs since you won't pay per click.

Final thought

This is not a comprehensive guide on how to create a blog, however, by following all these steps, you'll be well on your way to success. And even after that, there will still be time to find additional resources that improve your experience. Try to make best use of laptop and internet in your spare time. Blogging as a hobby will definitely benefit you. Good luck kids!