Blogging Mistakes: 10 Things Not To Do When Starting a Blog

In this video, we're going through the 10 biggest blogging mistakes people make when starting a blog.

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1. Do NOT start in a niche you’re not passionate about.
2. Do NOT spend days perfecting your name and mission statement.
3. Do NOT get started on a free blogging site.
4. Do NOT buy a bad host.
5. Do NOT buy crazy expensive all-inclusive software.
6. Do NOT forget to invest in yourself and your business.
7. Do NOT mix business expenses with personal expenses on your credit card.
8. Do NOT forget to keep diligent records of expenses and revenues.
9. Do NOT ignore the power of Pinterest for bloggers.
10. DO NOT GIVE UP!
11. Do NOT put off starting a blog any longer!

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[jencunningham]

Hi Alex, I appreciate you adding your personal experiences and examples. Also, your willingness to share your past failures and how you learned from them is fantastic! It will save us from making the same mistakes. Thank you!!

[Cobyk]

1st off, i subscribed. 2nd, this was not only one of the most informational, educational videos ive seen but also the most inspirational! I have very unique thoughts and opinions of the world i have been very passionate about my entire life and would love to share in a blog. Ive been wanting to start one for a while but never really knew how or any of the ins and outs but after watching this whole video, im feeling very confident so THANK YOU!

[sharporier]

I'm a noobie and have learned a lot from your tutorial. Appreciate the time you put into it.

[NanfromEngland]

I'm assuming I'm in a different age group to most of your followers but, as a newbie retiree resisting the urge to re-enter the work force, I take on board your "just start" advice! Trying to read all the posts and anticipate all the "hurdles" has been overwhelming! Your video was relaxed, easy to listen to and just what was needed, many thanks!

[PWR]

Great video Alex! You really speak my language. I'm a 48 year old husband and dad looking to start my first blog. One year ago I committed to trying to sell on Amazon, and I swore I would spend the entire year putting it together. A little bit here, a little bit there, but I NEVER gave up. I would take a break, get dis-heartened, and then climb back on. One year later I have a product that sells and I know SO MUCH about it now. Yes I will expand eventually, but blogging is my 2019 project. I will start a blog and I have NO friggin idea what I'm doing. But I will give it a year. Do a little bit here, watch videos, learn and just stay the course for a full year. I will come back for more videos and I wish you HUGE success! Thanks again.

[freddybarneburg]

I am a writer looking into blogging. I found your information very helpful. Thank you. P.S. I was born in Texas...ended up in Oregon.

[Jbeanz]

Thank you! I’ve wanted to blog for a while but overwhelmed by where to start. Your list of “where not” to start is an invaluable tool!

[SueSterling]

You tell it like it is without a lot of fluff. I like that. Your points are concise and pertinent. Thank you for being available to a fledgling like me.

[sandrabaker]

I often ask myself, "What would I do if I absolutely knew I could not fail?" Well blogging is on that list of things! Fear of failing is what's stopping me! But your words of wisdom have encouraged me.I going to pray about it and hopefully persevere as you have. Thanks so much

[sicelosibeko]

I really needed this been thinking about starting a blog for so long this was very helpful thank you so much

[summerkadayat]

I have been watching your videos for two days. But what I have discovered is you're really helping people from scratch to expert level in this field quite a lot teaching some really valuable lessons. Thanks a lot!!

[queencutie]

These tips are super helpful I just started a blog and I'm glad that i clicked on this video.

[HankSchut]

Great Video, after 4 years working on Google blogger, spending lots and lots of time, and 4 blogs later, I found WordPress and your video. Will be starting my new blog, using WordPress today. Thanks for clearing the air.

[nicolekauffman]

I’ve been trying to start a blog for almost a year. There is so much info out there!
One thing that I’m curious about is where does the actual revenue come from? Ads?

[latonyawhite]

The idea of blogging is overwhelming for me because I'm new to it but your tutorial is everything. Ain't nothing to it but to do it. Thanks for sharing!😊

[elizabethpearlxo]

Most helpful blogging tutorial yet! This motivates me to get this up and running for me. THANK YOU for the motivation AND for the helpful blogging tips as well!

[kathymurphy]

Your advice is clear and actionable. After listening to clip after clip after clip, yours is indeed refreshing. Thank you.

[SJ-jogh]

Thanks so much! Lots of really useful not to do's but the main thing I got from you is the never give up attitude. Looking forward to investing in myself:) Well done to you both!

[absmarrin]

I have been wanting to start a blog for a while but i have been frustrated that i have no idea how. thank you so much for making this video and creating resources to eliminate all excuses!

[kimberlyannfarish]

I really needed this today. Heading over to your blog now. Thank you for being real about the process.