When I started blogging, I had NO idea what I was doing!
I wasn’t new to content creation. In fact, it was my career.
Before becoming a blogger, I was a full time YouTuber.
My videos reached 43 million views over six years, so I was certainly no stranger to creating content.
But blogging was beyond me.
I decided to give it a go anyway.
I followed the first tutorial I stumbled upon and invested $300 upfront.
As a broke student, this was extremely expensive but I thought it would be worthwhile as I was sure I’d make the money back in no time at all.
How naive!
I was totally lost and had no guidance.
I couldn’t even finish setting up my blog without becoming frustrated.
I gave up two weeks in.
I assumed my blog would be deleted or sit and gather dust.
I can’t recall agreeing on an automatic annual charge so you can imagine how gutted I was when the next $300 came out while I was on a family vacation in Florida.
WordPress.com wiped every last penny from my bank account.
I even had to wave goodbye to Disney World.
Magic Kingdom?
More like Tragic Kingdom!
I was broke abroad and absolutely furious.
I thought it was fraud at first.
I crossed my fingers that my bank had just become suspicious about my spending abroad but nope.
The little money I had remaining in my account was actually gone
It gets worse: WordPress.org is FREE.
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org
WordPress.com is a paid service, while WordPress.org is 100% free.
You can pair free WordPress with affordable hosting (the home of your blog) for less than $3 per month.
Yes, it’s really that cheap.
You don’t need to spend hundreds.
Nor do you need to be left hanging without any support.
You can create your blog via this link for $2.75 per month AND receive free one-on-one mentoring from me.
Just email laura@autipreneur.co (note .co and not .com) with the date you signed up and I’ll only be a message away if you get stuck at any stage.
I also offer a free 5 day course to help you with the set up stage.
It’s the resource I wish existed when I was just getting started and I’ll also show you how to make your first $200 or more.
Why is WordPress.org the best way to run a blog?
Here are a few reasons:
- Cost-Effective: You only pay for hosting, which can be very affordable.
- Flexibility: You have complete control over your site.
- Customization: Thousands of plugins and themes are available.
- Ownership: You own your content and data.
Build Your Blog the Right Way
Here’s how to build a blog the right way in a nutshell:
- Choose WordPress.org: It’s free and flexible.
- Get Affordable Hosting: Bluehost is a great option.
- Install Plugins: Enhance your blog with useful plugins.
- Pick a Theme: Choose a design that suits your style. I use Divi.
- Start Creating Content: Share your knowledge and passion.
- Promote on Pinterests: Drive fast, free traffic with Pinterest
For more in-depth help and personalized support, enroll in my free 5-day blogging course below.
I’ll show you exactly how I set up my travel blog, created a logo, curated a cohesive colour scheme, monetised from day one and how I made money with less than 10 posts.
Let’s build your blog the right way and avoid the costly mistake I made!
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