How to Set up a Free Blog and Monetize it--For Those Who Want to Earn Money From Free Blogging

If you would like to set up a free blog and monetize it, read on for tips on getting started.

I Want A Free Blog

It's easy to get started blogging. And the good news is that you can set up a free blog at Blogger.com. Within minutes, you can sign up for a Blogger blog.

• Give consideration to the type of blog you are creating
• Choose a blog title that reflects those preferences
• Create a profile to introduce yourself to readers
• Blogger is easy to use with "walk-through" instructions but if you feel you need additional help, there's a wealth of free instruction and Blogger training videos that can help you to set up your Blogger blog

I Want to Monetize My Blog

Blogger makes it easy to add Adsense ad units to your blog. Blogger has built-in functionality that allows you to create or access your Google AdSense account.

• Sign in to Blogger
• Go to "Add a Gadget"
• Go the the fifth item, entitled AdSense
• Click on it and choose your ad format and color preferences
• Press "Save"
• Check to ensure that your AdSense unit displays on your Blogger blog

Rule of thumb: Add quality content frequently. Adding content-rich posts and posting frequently are tried and true methods to attract readers, views, and earnings.

Blogger Resources

• Get Started Blogging--How to Set Up Your Own Free Blog (video instruction)

• Blogging Basics--15 Steps to Get Your Blog Noticed

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