Blogging is one of the best ways to start a Wahm business because it is so easy to get going. However, that does not mean that it is easy to make money from your blog. Don’t start a blog and expect to see money rolling in immediately. Blogging is an activity that will take time to build up to a profit level. It’s a good thing to start while you are working on other Wahm opportunities to let it build to a profitability level. With time and attention, your blog (or blogs) will grow into a business.

When you are blogging for profit, you’ll want to pay close attention to how you present yourself in your blog. There are literally hundreds of thousands of blogs out there, and there may be several hundred blogs that are related to your topic. If your readers can’t understand your blog and have trouble reading it, they’ll just move on to the next one. The following tips can make your blog more user-friendly and help you gain consistent readers.

First, pay close attention to the format of your blog. Readers want to understand how your blog works right from the start. Most blogging platforms have similar formats, with links and tags on the left or right margin, and the most recent post on top. Make sure to use the links wisely. Only put links up for blogs or content that is truly related to your blog’s topic. The point is to give your readers additional information on your topic. Keep the list short and sweet. There is no reason to overwhelm them with links to other sites.

Also, take careful consideration when choosing your blog’s background and font color. Although there are a lot of color choices that blogging programs offer, its best to stick with a light background and dark text. Studies have shown that the human brain can process this type of format better than light text on a dark background. Think about this before you commit to a black background and white text. It might look striking, but readers might not want to stay there for long. Also, use a solid background color instead of trying to use a pattern or design.

Proofread your entries before you post them to your blog. There is nothing that reduces your authority in the eyes of your readers’ more than bad spelling and grammar. The online world is a world of text, so take some time to learn commonly misspelled words and grammatical errors.

Keep your blog fresh and interesting by posting at least once per day. With so much information available on the Internet, your readers may go elsewhere if you aren’t supplying daily content. If you aren’t sure what to write about, try posting a poll, a link to another blog, comment on a news story or post of list of helpful tips. Not every post has to be long and complicated, but you do need to post something everyday.

These tips will help keep your blog readable and interesting to your visitors. The more visitors you get, the more your blog will grow in profitability and importance. Just make sure to present yourself in a professional way and keep your readers coming back for more new content each day. In no time, you’ll have a profitable blog and then you can move on to create two or three.

Being pregnant, having a baby, and raising children are precious periods in a woman’s life. Consider documenting parenting highs and lows, parenting milestones, stories about your family and fun antidotes about your children in your own mommy blog.

Step One

Decide on the blogging platform that you intend to use for your blog. Research the various options available to you. WordPress and Blogger are two of the most popular free options for blog hosting. In order to make the most informed decision, I suggest that you read several mommy blogs that use WordPress and several mommy blogs that use Blogger and decide which one has the most features that appeal to you.

Step Two

Decide on a creative name for your mommy blog. Brainstorm names with your husband, trusted friends and family members. Maybe turn it into a game and have everyone suggest two possible names for your blog. If you have any family members or friends who write their own blog, turn to them as your “experts,” share your blog’s possible names with her/him, and ask for honest feedback.

Step Three

Create an account on the blogging platform of your choice. Customize your blog. There are an amazing variety of blog templates available to choose from. Take time to discover the one that appeals to you the most. Look for a template that has easy-to-use features, colors that you like, and a format that suits your needs. Once you have narrowed your options down to your favourite three or four templates, ask your husband or friends to share their favorite with you to help you in making your final decision.

Step Four

Consider the issue of privacy. Remember that your blog could possibly be read by anyone who has access to the internet. I recommend that you do not share your last name on your blog. Some blogging experts recommend that you make up imaginary names for yourself, your husband, and children to further protect your privacy. Exercise caution as well when it comes to sharing photographs of you, your husband and children.

Step Five

Congratulations on selecting a name for your blog and setting up your blog account! Now for your first special milestone û writing your first blog entry! Brainstorm a variety of topics to write about and perhaps keep your ideas saved in a word processing document. Share fun and unique information about yourself, your husband and your child or children.

Step Six

A wonderful and effective way to allow your readers to get to know you is to create a special “About Me” page on your blog. Here is where you can share several favourite photos of yourself, you and your husband, your children and any family pets. You can share a little about your educational and work background, keeping privacy issues in mind. You may wish to share your favorite authors, favorite bands, favorite television shows, favorite parenting books, and favorite hobbies. Maybe include some words about your personal parenting philosophy.