10 Must-Do Tasks in Your First Month of Blogging

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Let me guess: you’re in your first month of blogging and already feel overwhelmed – is that right? You feel like there are endless tweaks you could make to your blog and just so much information out there. So you’re doubting yourself and thinking: “Am I going to make it? Am I going to succeed in this overcrowded blogging world?”

Blogging can feel daunting and overwhelming but, with the right guidance, you’ll get a good grasp of it. That’s what I’m here for: to make your blogging journey smoother and easier! 😉

In this blog post, I want to share the 10 tasks you MUST do in your first month of blogging.

We’re covering some basics and then taking it a step further. My goal? To make sure you set your blog up for success – from day 1!

So, are you ready to discover the 10 things you MUST do as a new blogger in your first month of blogging? Then, let’s get started!

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Last updated: October 30, 2024

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1. Promote your blog

Let’s start with the basics: promoting your blog!

Surprisingly, this is also one of the tasks that new bloggers forget about.

The tendency is to put in a lot of work before the launch of the blog, only to slow down once it’s up and running.

I don’t want to sound mean, but you must realize this: the world isn’t impatiently waiting for your blog launch! Actually, nobody cares (maybe except for your family and friends)!

If you’ve just started your blog and expect to see your traffic skyrocket, I’m sorry to break it to you but it’s not going to happen.

You could have the best blog ever but, if no one knows about it, nobody is going to benefit from it!

Therefore, the first thing you must do in your first month of blogging is to massively promote your blog!

Of course, you will have to share your blog with the world throughout your whole blogging journey. But, it’s fundamental to put some extra work in especially in the beginning, when you’re trying to establish your brand.

Later on, if you’ve done a good job at creating a name for yourself and your blog, you will benefit from the earned promotion (other bloggers referring to your blog, readers discussing your blog posts, etc).

When this happens, if you have other more important things to focus on, you can step back from this massive promotion.

In your first month, though, promoting your blog should be your main focus.

Remember that nobody can benefit from your blog if nobody knows it’s out there!

2. Join Facebook groups

The point above was all about massively promoting your blog. Want to know what’s one of the best ways to do it as a beginner blogger?

Two words: Facebook groups.

Yes, you’ve got that right! Facebook groups are one of the best ways to grow your traffic as a new blogger.

Facebook groups are usually created by “seasoned” bloggers with a larger audience.

The good thing is that they are crowded with newbies who – just like you – are trying to share their blogs with the world!

Here are some of the best Facebook groups for bloggers you MUST join (if you aren’t a member already):

• The Blog It Better Society by Margaret Bourne
• Blogging for New Bloggers with Lucrezia and Marina
• The Helpful Blog & Business Group
• Becoming a Blogger with Cate Rosales

If you have any other Facebook group you love, please feel free to share it with the community through the comment section below!

Who knows, Facebook groups might help you so much in growing your traffic that you might even decide to create your own! (In that case, let me know because I definitely want to join it!)

3. Create a blogging schedule

Sticking to the basics, the third thing you must do in your first month of blogging is create a blogging schedule.

Most bloggers fail they fail at being consistent with their blogs. What does keep you consistent? A schedule.

Not having a schedule is one of the worst things you could do as a beginner blogger, and I’ll tell you why. Without a blogging schedule:

• Every task will seem more complicated and overwhelming than it is
• You will feel like you’re juggling millions of things without making any real progress
• The confusion and unclarity will lead to procrastination

Well, I’m not here to reassure you by telling you that blogging is easy-peasy (like many other bloggers claim).

I’m here to tell you that blogging requires lots of effort, but that you can make it easier by creating a successful blogging schedule.

PS. If you want to know more about the weekly tasks you should do as a new blogger, check out: “Easy Blogging Schedule for New Bloggers”.

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4. Apply for ads

It’s never too early to apply for Google AdSense (if you want to).

First, let’s bust a myth: don’t expect to get rich on ads!

As you should know by now, blogging isn’t a “get-rich-quick” game (like many want you to believe).

With that being said, there’s nothing wrong with pursuing ways to monetize your blog from the beginning.

Usually, applying to AdSense is not an immediate process: Google needs up to 2 weeks to control that your website is eligible to display ads.

The number one reason why you might want to apply to Adsense in your first month of blogging is that, in this way, your readers will get used to seeing ads on your website from the very start.

Overall, running a blog that displays ads from the beginning will make you look more professional and a genuine blogger to your readers’ eyes.

On the other hand, you might also decide to skip completely this step and find other ways to monetize your blog other than with ads – that’s totally ok too!

5. Create a social media schedule

One of the worst mistakes many beginner bloggers make when starting a blog is focusing on too many different social media all at once.

While you might think it’s smart to be active on different social media channels to attract different target groups and grow your audience; realistically, it will make you present everywhere and consistent nowhere.

Not only does the choice of your social media platforms matter, but also the posting schedule is a crucial aspect.

In your first month of blogging, for each social media, you must define the:

• Posting time – in terms of frequency;
• Content – in terms of format, style, and design;
• Engagement rules – how are you getting in touch with your audience or fellow bloggers in your niche?
• Goal – do you want to expand your reach, make people visit your blog, or increase your email subscribers?

Thinking about those different aspects will help you outline your social media strategy and plan.

Next thing to do? Now you have just to make sure you create some content in advance and actually stick to your posting schedule!

PS. Get on top of your schedule with this FREE Blog Content Planner!

6. Learn Pinterest

If you’ve already surfed through other blogs, I’m sure you’ve already heard about the importance of Pinterest.

Pinterest is great for bloggers of any niche, as it’s a social media platform that works as a search engine.

People go on Pinterest to find answers.

If your blog has the answers, but you’re not present on the platform, then you’re missing out on a huge traffic.

Starting with the basics, here is a short checklist of your MUST-DOs Pinterest list:

• Create a Pinterest business account
• Link your blog in the bio
• Choose a profile picture in line with your branding style
• Write a short but catchy bio that tells your readers how you can help them
• Create relevant boards to your niche
• Write short descriptions for each board
• Create visually-appealing Pins
• Optimize your Pins by adding keywords
• Post (fresh) Pins daily

If you’re new to Pinterest and still have to get the hang of it, then you can’t miss out on “Pin It Better: A Blogger’s Guide to Pinterest”, by Margaret Bourne. Thanks to her beginner-friendly guide, you will get better and faster results and won’t have to figure it all out on your own!

As you can see, Pinterest requires a lot of work and constant learning.

Since it is a time-demanding social – and bloggers generally have little time -, you should create in batch whenever you can.

For example, I try to create a minimum of 5 new Pins per blog post, so that I always have some content to publish.

I aim at posting 3 Pins per day, and I usually schedule a whole month’s worth of content – so that I’m always one month ahead of the game!

7. Consider affiliate marketing

The same thing that goes for the ads can be applied here: it’s never too early to start monetizing your blog, even if it’s just your first month of blogging.

It doesn’t mean you will immediately earn some money from it, but it’s good to set up monetization strategies from the beginning.

Other than Adsense, another way that bloggers earn money is through affiliate marketing. What is affiliate marketing, though?

Have you noticed that pink disclaimer at the beginning of the post? Well, that’s affiliate marketing.

Through affiliate marketing, bloggers earn a small commission on any purchase that is made through their links. Obviously, the bigger your audience the higher the chances of sales.

But still, even if you’ve just started your blog, I recommend you check out affiliate programs. Many of them have some requirements – like Amazon. You can apply for it but need to make 3 sales within 180 days to “confirm” you’re a member.

AdSense and affiliate marketing, though, are not the only ways you can earn money online!

If you’re interested in discovering all the possibilities of extra income you could make, you should definitely check out “How to Make Money Online for Beginners?”. You’ll thank me later! 😉

PS. Remember that blogging is a slow game, so don’t expect to launch your blog today and turn it into a profitable business within 1 month.

Time, strategy, and consistency…that’s what will get you there! 😉

8. Reach out to other bloggers

It might seem too early for you, but trust me that’s never too early to get in touch with fellow bloggers in your same niche!

When you’re new to blogging, reaching out to “seasoned” bloggers seems scary as you’re afraid to appear as needy. (I’ve been there)

Even though you feel uncomfortable reaching out, think about it as if the roles were reversed.

If someone would send you an email saying how much they admire you and if you had any personal tips to share…What would you think?

Would you feel embarrassed? Would you think “Omg, that’s so stupid!”? Or would you rather feel grateful and honored because of the high consideration that someone has for you?

I don’t know about you, but if I were in that scenario I would definitely be so appreciative!

So please, follow my advice: reach out to people!

There is no better way of learning than from someone who’s one or two steps ahead of you in the game.

And, who knows? Maybe that first approach might be the start of a beautiful friendship or a long series of collaborations. Network, network, network!

9. Take breaks

One of the perks of being a blogger is that you have freedom! Yes, you have the freedom to decide where you want to work and when.

Many new bloggers, though, underestimate the amount of work that goes into running a successful blog.

Especially when you’re just starting and trying to pave your path to success, you will feel the urge to work non-stop. (Or for sure at least your mind will work non-stop!)

Do you know what’s one of the top reasons why bloggers quit? It’s burnout.

There are too many things to handle, and too little time! And the progress? Oh, don’t let me even start on that because…what progress?!

I’m sure about how you feel: you look at other bloggers and think “How can they have it all figured out?”.

Trust me: most of them don’t!

Even if you feel “behind” compared to them and promise yourself that you won’t stop working until you get there…I’m here to tell you: it’s okay to take a break (as long as you don’t quit).

Rest, but never quit.

You want to be a successful blogger and I’m telling you that you will get there!

But, along the way, make sure that – while you nourish your blog-, you also nourish yourself, your relationship, and any other areas of your life that matter to you.

You can run a successful blog and still hang out with your friends. Or make time for self-care. Or exercise. And definitely enjoy some rest.

Allow yourself to take a break from time to time, and come back stronger.

10. Grow your newsletter

The last task you should do in your first month of blogging is growing your newsletter.

Ok, you might be wondering: “But why would people subscribe to my newsletter if I’m new in the game and don’t have a name for myself yet?”.

Here is my two-words answer: FREE STUFF!

Who doesn’t love free stuff? Yeah, exactly…

One of the best ways to turn your reader into a loyal subscriber is by offering something highly valuable!

If you think that you can create something that your readers could benefit from, share it with the world for free!

It’s the best way to establish that first connection with your audience 😉

After you get new subscribers, don’t forget to keep nurturing your relationship by telling them what to expect from you in your emails and how often you will get in touch.

What you decide to send through email is up to you, but please mind that’s the most personal connection you can create with those who read your blog. So, make it genuine and valuable!

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That’s all for me!

I hope this blog post provided you with some helpful insights into what you should be focusing on if you’re in your first of month blogging.

As I mentioned earlier, blogging requires three fundamental things: time, consistency, and strategy.

Step by step, I believe that you can create your path to success!

Q: “What are your best blogging tips?” – Share them in a comment below 🙂

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