How to Write a Blog (Kids)

Co-authored by Janet Peischel

Last Updated: February 20, 2023

Many kids want a website of their own, but it is way more fun if you start a blog and people will say you are creative. Are you a child and want to start a blog? You can do so with several simple steps and considerations.

Method 1

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Planning Your Blog

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Think of what you want to blog about. Think of what you like to do much and what you're good at. You can also think of charities, blogs can be used in a campaign way, such as saying to donate money to you for the poor or to sign a petition. Blogs are mostly used to persuade people. Now pick your blog topic and move on.
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Choose a blogging site. You might want to try Wordpress, Blogspot, or Tumblr for short blog posts. Wordpress can be sometimes a bit confusing for kids, but Blogspot is recommended if you or your parents have an account on Gmail. Some blogging platforms are mostly easy to use, others are complicated sometimes, so choose what type you want.

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Think of your blog's name. Choose your name based on what you are going to write about. For example, The Wood Carver for a blog about wood projects. Blog names are good ones, mostly when the name of the blog is up to three words, but feel free to use more words if you'd like.
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Think of what you are going to write about first. It could be a project, or a review, or almost about anything. If you are writing about games, you can write a blog post about a review on the latest games, or post about the latest gaming platform. Blog about things that are in the range of what your blog is all about. Write down your ideas on a piece of paper or in a notebook to save them for when the time comes to write.

Method 2

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Setting up Your Blog

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Choose your blog's look. The blogging platforms will offer you fonts and website looks. Some of the sample websites like on Wordpress, have their own names and pictures, etc. Don't use the names they already have on the sample website you choose, but use your real title and take away all the photos and paragraphs that are part of the sample website. Add your own.
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Write your first blog post. Make a good blog post title, it's your first blog post so make it look attractive! Write from your heart, write what you know about and what you want to say. Blogging is all about being able to write your opinion on something, but don't be too harsh or too boring.
- An article such as "How to Cook Popcorn" is probably what people aren't looking for. They want something unique, new, and interesting to them.

Method 3

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Promoting and Earning from Your Blog

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Use Google Adsense. If you are using Blogspot (Blogger), you automatically have Adsense in your account. Note that the transactions will be deposited into your bank account, or sometimes you will need to use a credit card. They also pay you in dollars only, so if you live in another country, research more about changing the currency.
- Ask permission from your parents first. You could get in trouble if you transact money without permission from an adult.
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Promote your blog on social networking sites. If your parents or you have a Facebook account, for example, ask them to post a link to your blog and tell their friends about it.
- Adults surely will like the idea of a kid blogging; they think it is cute and terrific for a kid to blog.
- Tell your friends that you have a blog, and put attractive flyers in peoples' mailboxes around your neighborhood. Be happy that you made your first blog post! Remember to update your blog at least once a week, or else people will get bored of it and stop viewing it. Consider it as a chore, but still enjoy it!

Expert Q&A

Question

What are the most important factors to consider when you're trying to bring in as many readers as possible?

Janet Peischel
Digital Media Expert
Janet Peischel is a Writer and Digital Media Expert and the Owner of Top of Mind Marketing. With more than 15 years of consulting experience, she develops content strategies and builds online brands for her clients. Prior to consulting, Janet spent over 15 years in the marketing industry, in positions such as the Vice President of Marketing Communications for the Bank of America. Janet holds a BA and MA from the University of Washington.

Janet Peischel

Digital Media Expert

Expert Answer

Make the first paragraph important. It should contain as much information as possible, and it should be catchy. Also, make the content visually accessible by breaking the text into paragraphs and using subheadings. You want the reader's eye to be drawn through the article. The subheadings should tell the story so that you can scan those and gain an idea of what you're going to be reading. Bullet points are also good ways to make content accessible.
Question

Can I have a blog if I am only 12 years old?

Community Answer

Yes, just get a parent or responsible adult's permission to start it and never share personal information, like your name or contact info. Use WordPress.com as you can report and block people and follow your parents' online safety guidelines at all times.
Question

What should I do if I can't have a parent help right now?

Community Answer

Wait until until your parent can help you. In the meantime, think about the posts you'd like to put and start writing them on the computer or even paper. If your parent is taking a long time to help you, schedule in an appointment and time.

Warnings

Don't blog about inappropriate topics.

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The government might fine you, even if you're a kid. If you do something on the internet, like copy an article from another website for your blog, that is bad idea. The government will sue you for that, and your parents will get involved in a complete catastrophe.

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