The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

We all know that it's not easy to be heard in a world where everybody wants to become somebody. There are billions of bloggers, content creators and writers out there. 

Attention is a hard-fought good in today´s economy, and there is just one reward pool. 

However, there are ways to make sure that you'll get a delicious piece of the cake.

How To Start Blogging

First of all, I've to admit that I am neither a blogging expert nor a professional content creator. I'm just one of these steemians... you know :-)

The only thing I am pretending with this article - and the included video - is to share some experiences and knowledge I've gained through the past months. 

In the blogging world it's like in real life: the beginning is the most important but also the most complicated step.

That's why I decided to provide a helping hand. If only some of the shared ideas could help some people to improve their blogging success, I'd be the happiest girl on Earth! 

"How To Start Blogging" (YouTube video | English) 

The message (chapters) of the video:

1. The idea: Decide what you are going to write about. Everybody is good at something, so chose an area that mirrors your personality and your abilities. At least in the beginning you should keep with that area and not mix up too many different fields of interest.
   
   
2. Brand recognition: Deliver. Fulfill the expectations of your followers. They are committed since they know what they are going to find in your blog. Don't disappoint them.
   
   
3. Writing style: Write about things that you feel safe at. Know what you are talking about. Find your own style.
   
   
4. Authenticity: Be yourself. People will appreciate that. It's about credibility.
   
   
5. Patience & consistency: We all have to work hard for our goals. That's a basic rule of life. Everybody wants to have a piece of the cake, you just need to believe in yourself and keep on improving. There will be one they you'll write an article that will take off to the moon, promised!
   
   
6. Know your target: Blogging is socializing. Try to understand your followers as your partners. The fact that they read your stuff is worth a lot - that means that they share their most valuable currency with you: their time. Plus: the fact that they are interested in the things you write about, means that you have something in common with them.
   

I hope you've had as much fun watching the video as I had producing it :-)

Hugs & kisses,
Marly -

Some snapshot 

Pictures and video taken by myself (original content).