How to Start a Blog on Blogger (Google) – The Simple, Free Way to Get Started

How to Start a Blog on Blogger (Google) – The Simple, Free Way to Get Started

If you’ve been saying, “I want to start a blog, but I don’t want to spend money,” let me introduce you to one of the internet’s best-kept free secrets: Blogger by Google.

Yes, it’s still here. Yes, it’s free. And yes, you can build something powerful with it.

Whether you want to write about reality TV tea, fashion, travel, personal growth, music, or your everyday thoughts, Blogger is one of the easiest platforms to start with — especially if you’re on a budget.

Let’s break it down step by step.

Step 1: Make Sure You Have a Google Account

If you have Gmail, you already have access to Blogger.

Go to:

👉 www.blogger.com⁠�

Sign in with your Google account, and you’re in.

No hosting fees. No monthly payments. No complicated setup.

Step 2: Create Your Blog

Once you log in:

Click “Create New Blog.”

Choose a Blog Title (this is your brand name — make it catchy).

Choose a Blog Address (URL)

Example: yourblogname.blogspot.com

Pick a Theme (don’t stress, you can change it later).

Click Create Blog — and just like that, you’re officially a blogger.

Step 3: Customize Your Layout

Now it’s time to make it look like you.

Go to:

Theme → Customize

Layout → Add gadgets (About Me, Popular Posts, Social Links, etc.)

Keep it simple at first. Clean design wins every time.

You don’t need 50 colors and flashing banners. Focus on:

Easy-to-read fonts

Clear header

Simple sidebar

Remember: content matters more than decorations.

Step 4: Write Your First Post

Click “New Post.”

Here’s a simple format you can use:

Catchy Title

Introduction (tell readers what the post is about)

Main points (break into sections with headings)

Conclusion (wrap it up + ask a question)

Example topics:

Why I Started This Blog

5 Things I Learned From Reality TV

My $100 Grocery Budget Challenge

How I Reset My Life in 30 Days

Then click Publish.

Boom. You are officially live.

Step 5: Stay Consistent

Here’s the part people skip — and then quit.

Blogging is not instant money. It’s not instant fame.

It’s consistency.

Post:

2–3 times a week (minimum)

Or once a week consistently

Google loves consistency. Readers love consistency.

Step 6: Share Your Blog

A blog with no promotion is like throwing a party and not sending invitations.

Share your posts on:

Facebook

X (Twitter)

Pinterest

Instagram

YouTube Community Tab

Even text your friends the link.

Step 7: Monetize Later (Optional)

Once you have:

20–30 posts

Steady traffic

You can apply for:

Google AdSense

Affiliate marketing

Sell digital products (ebooks, printables, etc.)

But focus first on building content.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Quitting after 2 weeks

❌ Obsessing over money immediately

❌ Comparing yourself to bloggers who started 10 years ago

❌ Posting once and disappearing

Blogging is a long game.

Final Advice

Start messy. Start imperfect. Start today.

You don’t need:

A logo.

A fancy camera.

A paid website.

Thousands of followers.

You just need your voice.

Blogger is free. Google owns it. It’s simple. It works.

And the only thing missing?

You pressing publish.