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Blogging is one way to make money online. Since it is a job that can be done from the comfort of one’s home, it has given rise to questions like how do I start a blog? How do I start a blog for free? And How to start a blog for free and earn money?

Well, in this article, we will look into the process of starting a blog on Google for free and how to make money from it. Read on to know more.

How to start a blog for free on Google and earn money 

You can create a blog for free using Google BlogSpot. The process of setting up a blog with Google is quite easy. All that is needed is your blog/domain name and you’re good to go.

Here are the steps to follow to start a blog and make money on Google.

Step 1: Sign up for Blogger.com

Visit Blogger.com and sign up using your Gmail account. 

After you have signed in successfully, you’ll see the “New Blog” button on the top left side of your screen.

Step 2: Enter a name for your blog

This is the name of your blog/website. Input your desired blog/domain name in the title box. 

In some cases, your desired domain name might have been used by another person so you’ll have to ensure to use a very unique name. 

Quick Note: Avoid anything other than actual words in your domain name. I mean avoid hyphens or underscores or anything that could make your blog difficult to find on the web. The simpler your domain name, the easier it is for people to find on the web. 

Also, ensure your domain name is related or relevant to your blog niche, and take note of spelling errors when inputting your domain name. 

Step 3: Select a blog Template or Theme

Blog templates or themes show how your website will look to the world (your blog appearance). Select a template or theme and customize it to your taste to give your blog a nice look. There are tons of themes available so you can take your time to pick one that’s best for you. 

If you wish to make money from your blog, here are a few things to consider when picking a theme.

• Choose a responsive theme. One that looks good on mobile devices and is easy to navigate. In addition, themes that don’t get visitors frustrated.
• Choose a theme with a smooth and sleek design. It makes the look of your blog look nice and professional. 
• Choose a Fast theme that doesn’t get visitors frustrated. If the theme is slow, that is a long page loading time, your visitors will get tired of waiting which isn’t nice. The faster the better. 

Fill in your website/blog details when customizing the theme, fill out all necessary information and click Publish at the top right side of your screen. So you have successfully created a blog on Google. That’s easy, right?

Now let’s proceed to the make money aspect which takes us to the next step.

Step 4: Start creating new blog posts

After you have successfully created your blog, the next thing is to make blog posts. To do this, click the “Create New Post” button on the left side of your screen to create a new blog post. Enter the title of the post and start writing the content of the blog post. 

It is through those blog posts you get visitors to your site and in turn enable you to make money from your blog. Read on to the next step to get a better understanding.

Step 5: Google AdSense!

Yes! There we are. It’s time to make money. 

Once you have published some amount of blog posts and you’re already getting a nice amount of visitors, you can apply for Google AdSense to start making money. 

There are other ways to make money from your blog aside from Google AdSense. Some of it includes Affiliate marketing, selling a product or service on your blog, selling ad space on your blog, and many more.

If you meet all the AdSense policies, then your blog will be approved for monetization. 

The journey does not end there. There are still some other things to do to enable you to make money from your blog. See more details in the sub-heading below.

What to do after creating your blog to make money

Upon successfully starting your blog, here are other things to do to make money.

Start creating SEO friendly content

This is In addition to step 3. If you want to earn more money from AdSense don’t just create a blog post but create an SEO-friendly blog post. SEO (search engine optimization) is what you’ll implement to generate traffic to your blog. This will increase traffic from search engines and in turn generate more money for you from your blog through AdSense.

So SEO plays an integral role in your earnings from your blog. You should learn to implement it! Remember traffic doesn’t come on a silver platter. You have to work for it (SEO). If you don’t know what SEO is all about, learn it!

In addition, build links to new blog posts. It increases search visibility.

Note that your blog post/ content must be plagiarism-free and grammatical error-free.

Focus on getting a means of monetization

Provided you have started creating SEO-optimized content, focus on getting a means of monetization. Google AdSense is one way of monetizing your blog. There are also other ways.

Before you apply for AdSense, ensure that you have met all the AdSense requirements and policies, to get approved. Also, ensure that your blog posts are both grammatical and plagiarism free as it is part of AdSense requirements.

Quick Note: You have to be consistent with updating your blog so that your blog won’t be considered dormant by Google. 

Research more ways to increase your AdSense earnings

Upon getting AdSense approval, the next thing is to find ways to increase your earnings. One of those ways to increase your earnings is by working more on SEO. Remember the same SEO we talked about in the first part of this subheading.

Though it might be difficult as a beginner; if you put a good effort into it, you can be sure that huge earnings are imminent.

Aside from search engines, other ways to increase your earnings can be by generating traffic from other sources like social media, forums, backlinks, and so on.

FAQS

Can I use AdSense on Google BlogSpot blogs?

Yes, you can. You can use Google AdSense on your BlogSpot blog.

Do I have to pay any fee to start a Blog on Google?

NO! Not at all; No fee is required of you to start a blog on Google. It is free. All this is required is your email address and your desired blog name and you’re good to go.

How can I make my blog look Nice to visitors?

You can make your blog look nice to visitors by choosing a nice blog template/ theme that is easy to navigate, fast, and responsive. In addition, don’t overload your site with unnecessary stuff that may frustrate visitors.

How to get more visitors to my blog?

This is very important to consider. SEO is one to get more visitors to your blog. Another way is by sharing your blog post link to social media, forums, and emails.

Conclusion

This article has a step-by-step guide on how to go about starting a blog for free on Google and how to earn money from it. Answers to frequently asked questions were also provided to help you get a better understanding of what starting a blog and earning from is all about.

I hope you find this article helpful. Drop your thoughts in the comment box below.