The Simple 30-Day Blogging Action Plan

Starting a blog feels overwhelming—what to write, how to get traffic, when to monetise. To keep things simple, here’s a 30-day action plan that takes you from zero to a fully functioning blog in just one month.

Week 1: Setup & Foundation

• Create your blog on Blogger or WordPress.com.
• Pick your niche and publish your first “pillar” post (1,000+ words).
• Write About, Contact, and Privacy pages.

Week 2: Content & Consistency

• Publish 3–4 new posts (how-to, listicle, or review).
• Start internal linking between posts.
• Create 2 Pinterest pins for each article.

Week 3: Traffic Building

• Answer 10 questions on Quora or Reddit with links back to posts.
• Share your posts on LinkedIn or Facebook groups.
• Install Google Analytics to track performance.

Week 4: Monetisation Prep

• Publish 3 more posts, bringing you to 10–12 total.
• Apply for Google AdSense if requirements are met.
• Join one affiliate program and add links to your most relevant post.

Final Thoughts

By following this plan, you’ll have a blog with 10+ posts, traffic from multiple sources, and monetisation channels in motion—all in 30 days.

Resources

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