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Did you ever think, “Can I start blogging and make money from the very first day?” That was the question I had when I first started blogging. The answer is yes, but only if you play it smart. Most people will start blogs and not make money for months. Some even quit. But if you take the right steps, you can start earning on your first day.
In this blog post, I’ll explain how you can start a blog and earn from day one by going through all the steps I took. I will also introduce you to some free tools, websites, and techniques I found useful. You won’t need to be tech-savvy or have a killer by line. You just need to take action.
What Is a Blog?
A blog is an online diary or a web page through which you communicate and share your thoughts and services. You can also write about your hobbies, skills, and learning, in which you have an interest. Your blog is that place online to which people come to learn something new or seek answers.
Some things you can blog about:
- Health and Fitness
- Technology
- Education
- Travel
- Gaming
- Fashion
- Personal development
And many more.
Why Start a Blog in 2025?
The best time to start a blog for beginners to start in 2025 is:
- More people are writing and reading blogs than ever before.
- Job seekers and professionals as well as students want quick answers.
- You can work from home and make money.
- Artificial intelligence tools have made blog writing easier and more efficient.
- Money to start is not required.
How to Create A Blog and Make Money Online – Step-by-Step
Now, I would like to share with you how I managed to get my blog off the ground from scratch and generate income from the very first day.
Step 1: Pick a Niche That Will Make You Money
A niche is the general topic of your blog. If you want to make money fast, you’ll need to choose a niche that people search for and buy from.
Some good niches for 2025:
- Job search and career tips
- Online earning ideas
- Blogging and Advertisements
- Tech and gadgets
- Fitness and diet
- Study tips for students
Pro tip: Pick something that you think is interesting and also something that people need.
Step 2: Set Up Your Blog
There are two types of blogs:
- Free Blog: You can begin with Blogger or WordPress.com.
- Self-Hosted Blog: This is a paid blog for which you will own all of the data. Use WordPress. Org + hosting.
For newbies who wish to make money right from day 1, I would suggest Blogger or WordPress.com. When you are earning, you can then transfer to a self-hosted blog.
Step 3: Publish Your First Blog Post
Pick a problem that people are looking for. And then craft a useful post in your own words.
For example:
“How to Write a Resume as a Fresher” or “Top Work from Home Jobs for Students”
How to write your first blog post:
- Use a catchy title
- First, Introduce yourself – A simple beginning is fine.
- Add tips and real examples.
- Use short sentences
- There’s an ending with the closing thought/pose question.
The blog post has to have a minimum of 1000 words to rank well in Google.
Step 4: Add Affiliate Links
Now the cool part — how to monetize your blog with affiliate links!
Affiliate marketing is when you promote a product or service, using your special link. You receive a commission whenever someone purchases through your affiliate link.
Some good affiliate programs:
Hostinger (for web hosting)
Coursera (for online courses)
Example: If you have a blog post on Best Laptops for Students then add your affiliate links of laptops.
Step 5: Promote Your Blog
But don’t expect anyone to discover your blog. Share it everywhere!
- WhatsApp groups
- Telegram channels
- Facebook pages
- Instagram bio
- Reddit or Quora
I want you to answer questions on Quora too and add your blog if applicable.
Step 6: Use Free Tools to Improve
Some free tools I use:
- Grammarly – to fix grammar
- Canva – for designing blog banners etc
- Google Trends – to discover what’s trending
- Ubersuggest – to discover low-competition keywords
These are the tools that make your blog look professional and get ranked on Google.
Ways to Earn from Day One
Here are some techniques that worked for me to make money from my first article:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Selling Ebooks or PDFs
- Types of Services (Resume writing, blog, etc.)
- Displaying of Ads – You can use services like Adsterra or Propeller Ads.
- Using Your Blog’s Contact Page to Land Freelance Work
Choose one or two to begin with. Once you grow, add more.
My Personal Blogging Journey
I launched my first website on a free Blogger site. I tackled job tips and online earning. I included some Amazon affiliate links to books. On day 1, I received a click and Rs. 15 commission.
That single, modest income was the hope that kept me going. Now, I earn income from my blog every month.
If I can do it, you can too!
FAQs – Start A Blog And Get Paid From Day One
Q1. Is it possible to do a blog with no money?
Yes. You can get going with free platforms like Blogger or WordPress.com. Later, you can transfer to a paid blog.
Q2. I promise you that, how much do I make from blogging?
It is all about your traffic and niche. You can make anything between Rs. 100 to Rs. 1,00,000 in a month.
Q3. Is it necessary to speak English very well to blog?
No. Just write in simple English. Grammar can be fixed with tools like Grammarly.
Q4. How long before you start making money through blogging?
If you take some smart steps like affiliate marketing or services, you can get paid from Day 1.
Q5. Can students also begin blogging?
Yes! Blinkist Students love to blog. It develops your skills while allowing you to earn part-time.
Summary and Conclusion - Other Attitudes
For a student, blogging is the greatest way to make money online while learning. You might write about your major, a class, or a club.
Blogging is one way to showcase your work and pull in clients from a freelancer’s perspective.
To a career blogger like myself, blogging is not just income. It helps you build your brand, your confidence, and your digital locker.
So if you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this is it. Start your blog today and run from the 1st day. The internet offers many opportunities — you just need to take the first step.
