How to Start Your Own Blog or Newsletter
If you've been thinking about starting a blog or newsletter, do it. It's one of the best ways to share your thoughts, build your personal brand, or just have a space that's truly yours. No algorithms, no noise, just your ideas, your design, and your voice.
1. Get a Domain Name
Your domain is like your home on the internet. It's what people type in to find you, and what they'll remember you by. Keep it simple, clear, and timeless.
I recommend checking out name.com. It's super easy to use, affordable, and helps you find clean domain
names fast. Something like yourname.com or
yourname.blog instantly makes your site feel more legit.
2. Choose a Platform
Now that you've got your domain, you need a place to actually publish. You'll want something that's fast, beautiful, and easy to manage — without getting lost in settings and plugins.
Personally, I recommend Ghost. It's made for creators, writers, designers, developers and anyone who wants to blog and send newsletters from the same space. It's open-source, minimal, and gives you full control over your content.
You can self-host if you're tech-savvy, or go with Ghost(Pro) for an effortless setup (hosting and maintenance included).
3. Make It Yours
Choose a theme that fits your vibe. Ghost has a bunch of clean, modern themes to start from, or you can tweak things until it feels just right. Simple designs tend to age better and keep the focus on your words.
4. Start Writing
Don't overthink your first post. Just write something honest, what you're learning, building, or thinking about. Consistency is more important than perfection. Publish, learn, and keep going.
5. Add a Newsletter
A blog is great, but a newsletter keeps people close. Ghost makes it easy to let readers subscribe and get your posts straight in their inbox, no third-party tools needed.
Why It Matters
Your blog is your online home. It's not at the mercy of social media trends or disappearing platforms. Over time, it becomes a living record of your growth, ideas, and creativity.
So take that first step, grab a domain, set up your platform, and hit publish. You'll be surprised how powerful it feels to own your space online.