Starting your own blog is definitely an uphill battle. It's a venture that requires a lot of grit and knowledge when it comes to dealing with the trade. I agree with almost everything mentioned in this article although I do see one aspect lacking. Getting your website out there is crucial in monetizing it. You need a track record of constant visitors so that you'll be able to sign up with Google Ad Sense. Even if you pray to the SEO gods, this is a rather difficult task.

The best way to attract clicks and visitors in the meantime while you build your blog is through paid traffic. Once people hear paid traffic, the first thing that pops up in their mind is the likes of FB Ads. But that's not the case, because for Blogs, the best source of traffic or ad placements are on Pinterest.

Pinterest Ads and Pinterest posts both contribute to a large amount of traffic for blogs across various niches. Don't limit yourself to FB Ads–they can be great when done right, but there are tons of alternative paid ads out there. Here's an article that discusses all the different sites you can use for your blog: https://sixads.net/alternatives/facebook-ads/

Hope this helps!