I remember Raghu asking me the other day — just standing there in his old flip-flops, nervously holding his cracked phone — “Bro, I need a part-time job. Can I make money online?” He didn’t even wait for me to answer before blurting, “I want to try blogging. But… I have zero experience.”
And man, I felt that.
That was me not too long ago. Lost. Clueless. Google-searching “how to start blogging with zero experience in 2025” like it was gonna unlock some secret door. I didn’t even know what hosting meant. I thought “WordPress” was like… a game or something. I didn’t have a niche, or a voice, or anything really. Just this weird itch in my brain that said — maybe, just maybe, I can do this.
If that’s you — if you’ve got nothing but curiosity and a cracked screen — you’re not behind. You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.
Here’s the thing nobody says out loud: blogging in 2025 is not about being an expert. Not anymore. Algorithms don’t care if you have a degree in marketing. Readers don’t want lectures. They want stories. Struggles. Stumbles. The kind of real, messy stuff that only you can tell.
So no, it’s not too late to start blogging in 2025.
And no, you don’t need a fancy setup or some magical mentor whispering secrets into your ear.
You just need to start. With whatever you’ve got. A phone, a brain, a weird idea. That’s enough.
Raghu didn’t know what a domain was. I showed him. He didn’t know where to write — we picked Medium to start. Free, no coding, no pressure. And you know what? That first blog he published… it wasn’t perfect. It had typos. It rambled. But it was his.
If you’re wondering how to start a blog from scratch in 2025 without any experience — this guide is exactly what I wish I had when I was fumbling through it.
I’m not here to give you another polished “10 steps to success” list. I’m here to show you what worked for me, and what might help you too — even if your first post feels like absolute garbage. That’s normal.
So take a deep breath. Let the doubts hang around if they want to. We’re gonna start anyway. Together.
2. **Why 2025 Is Actually the Best Year to Start Blogging
I swear, every time I open YouTube or scroll Reddit, someone’s yelling about how blogging is dead. Like, done. Buried. Replaced by TikTokers with ring lights and AI bots spitting out blog posts in 3 seconds flat.
But… okay. Lemme tell you what actually happened.
Back in February, I was jobless, broke, and spiraling a little. I had no clue what to do with my life. I’m not a “content creator.” I don’t have a following. I didn’t even know what SEO stood for until I Googled it, ironically.
Anyway, I stumbled into Medium while reading someone’s rant about quitting their tech job and blogging full-time. Sounded fake. I rolled my eyes. But I kept reading. And I thought… why not me? Like, I’ve got words. I’ve got Wi-Fi. I can type.
So, I signed up. Wrote this messy post about how much I hated job interviews. Hit publish. Didn’t even share it anywhere.
Then this weird thing happened.
It got picked up in one of Medium’s tags. I made \$11.28 in two days. Not life-changing money, sure. But dude, I didn’t even know you could get paid for rambling on the internet.
By the end of week two? I hit \$104.76.
No email list. No niche. No perfect headline. Just raw thoughts and zero expectations.
And that’s when it clicked: Blogging in 2025 isn’t dead. It just isn’t what it used to be.
The landscape changed, yeah. Google’s messing with AI summaries. Algorithms are fickle. But you know what? People are still reading. Just… differently. They don’t want polished. They want real. They want someone who sounds like them. Feels like them.
And there are tools now — like Substack, Medium, Beehiiv — that literally let you start for free. No domain. No hosting. Just words. That’s it. You show up, you write, and if you connect? People stay.
Also, AI content? It’s everywhere. But half of it feels like oatmeal with no salt. You, a human with awkward stories and weird opinions? That’s your unfair advantage.
So yeah, if you’re sitting there thinking you need some magic formula or years of writing experience — nah. You just need to start. Even if it’s clumsy. Even if it’s dumb. Especially if it’s dumb.
Because, Why start blogging in 2025?
Because literally no one expects perfection anymore. That’s the best part.
And if some nobody like me can earn their first \$100 by typing about their job anxiety in pajamas — what’s stopping you?
FAQ (because Google loves it):
Q: Is blogging still viable in 2025?
A: Yeah. If you’re honest, human, and not trying to game the system. People crave real voices. Start messy, stay weird.
3. **Step‑by‑Step Setup with Zero Experience
(aka how I stopped overthinking and just clicked “publish” already)
a) Choosing platform & hosting
Okay. So this part… I overthought way too much.
I spent like 3 nights in a row googling “best platform for beginners 2025“ and ended up more confused than when I started. Everyone’s shouting: WordPress! No, Substack! Blogger is dead! Try Ghost! And I was like—uh. Can I just write?
If you’re starting with zero experience, here’s the deal no one told me straight up:
| Platform | Cost | Time to Launch | SEO Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress (.org) | ~\$3/mo | 2–3 hrs | Full |
| WordPress (.com) | Free / Paid | 1–2 hrs | Limited |
| Medium | Free | 10 mins | Nope |
| Substack | Free | 10 mins | Limited |
| Blogger (still exists!) | Free | 15–20 mins | Decent |
I went with WordPress.com first. Regretted it. Switched to Substack. Missed SEO. Came back to WordPress.org. Fun loop. 🙃
But if I had to start fresh in 2025? Honestly? I’d say:
Go with WordPress.org if you want full control and plan to get into SEO.
Go with Substack or Medium if you’re scared of tech and just want to write now.
That’s it. Don’t get stuck googling “use Medium vs WordPress beginner” for 4 hours like I did. Just pick one. You can switch later. I did. Twice.
b) Picking a niche & name
Ugh, this part stressed me out more than naming my fish. (Her name’s Disco, btw. No regrets.)
So… picking a “niche.” Every guide I read was like “Find your passion! Solve a problem! Be unique!” And I just sat there thinking, Okay but what if I’m just… average at everything and mildly interested in snacks and overthinking?
Here’s what worked instead:
Ask yourself three things:
- What do I enjoy reading about even when I’m procrastinating?
- What do my friends ask me for help with?
- What can I write 10 posts about without rage-quitting?
I didn’t overanalyze keywords or trends. I literally opened a notebook and scribbled random ideas like “weird productivity hacks,” “cheap meals that don’t suck,” and “emotions nobody talks about.”
Eventually landed on “messy blogging journey” kind of vibe. Because that’s what I needed when I was stuck.
And names? Don’t stress. Pick something you won’t hate hearing in your head. My first blog was literally called Flailing Keyboard. It was bad. But it existed.
c) Creating your first post & writing workflow
So, writing your first blog post?
I stared at a blank screen for… 3 days. I had snacks, Spotify, even candles lit. And still—nothing.
The turning point? I lowered the bar. I stopped trying to write a masterpiece. I told myself, “Write like you’re texting your future self who forgot everything.”
Here’s the 5‑step workflow I actually follow now (when I’m not spiraling):
- Outline in bullet points. Nothing fancy. “Intro idea — ramble. Main part — 3 things I wish I knew. End — something sorta hopeful.”
- Write ugly first draft. Like, aggressively ugly. Typos, bad jokes, too many dashes. Who cares.
- Leave it alone. Go eat something. Or scroll mindlessly. But step away for at least 30 mins.
- Edit like a slightly wiser version of yourself. Cut the cringe. Keep the voice.
- Add one image, bold one sentence, click publish. THAT’S IT.
I wrote my first post in 58 minutes. It was 314 words. It had no SEO. I still got 12 views (probably bots tbh, but still). And it felt… real.
So yeah. You can totally write your first blog post step by step in 2025—even if you’re still in pajamas and questioning your entire existence. Same.
d) Basic SEO & promotion in first month
Okay. SEO. It sounds scarier than it is.
If you’re brand new, here’s your first-month checklist (like… actual things I did):
- Add a title that sounds like what people Google.
- Write a meta description (basically a short blurb Google shows).
- Use your “main topic” phrase once or twice. Don’t force it.
- Link to your other post if you ever write more (you will).
- Share on Reddit, but not spammy. Try: r/blogging, r/selfhosted, r/freelanceWriters.
- Tweet something like “just published my first blog post. it’s messy but honest. here it is → [link]”
That last one? Surprisingly got me like 5 real humans visiting. Wild.
Also: Don’t wait for traffic. Write like you’re sending letters to strangers who might find them next month. Or never. But write anyway.
Next up? Maybe I’ll write about the weird things no one warns you about—like how the tiniest comment on your blog can make you cry a little (in a good way). Or how weirdly emotional choosing a blog theme can be.
But one step at a time. You’re doing fine.
4. **Realistic Expectations & First 30‑Day Plan
Okay, let’s just be real — the first 30 days of blogging? They’re weird. Like, awkward-first-date weird. You’re putting stuff out there, probably talking into the void, maybe checking your Google Analytics like a maniac (spoiler: still zero views), and wondering if this was all a dumb idea.
It’s not. But also… yeah, kinda. At first.
If you’re starting with zero experience, please don’t expect your blog to explode. Don’t expect 10,000 pageviews. Don’t even expect 100, honestly. You might get 3. And one of them’s probably your mom. Or you, checking from a different browser.
But here’s what is realistic: getting into the rhythm of showing up. Writing a few posts that don’t suck. Learning how to hit “publish” without spiraling into panic. That’s already a win.
So what should you actually aim for in your first month?
Here’s what I did (and what I wish I’d done in order instead of obsessing over fonts for 6 hours):
| Day | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pick a blog topic (not perfect, just something you won’t hate writing about) |
| 2 | Name it. Doesn’t have to be clever. I called mine “Blogtastrophe” at first. Still hurts. |
| 3–5 | Set up a free blog (WordPress, Medium, whatever—skip the fancy stuff) |
| 6–10 | Write your first post. Doesn’t matter if it’s messy. Just write. |
| 11–15 | Publish 1–2 more. Then tell 1 person about it. Like… your cat counts. |
| 16–20 | Add a few images, make it not hideous. Again, not perfect. |
| 21–25 | Join 1–2 online groups. Not to spam, just to listen. Comment like a human. |
| 26–30 | Reflect. Write a “what I learned” post. Even if no one reads it. Do it for you. |
I didn’t do all that. I panicked, tried to make a logo for 3 days, and almost quit.
But if you just keep going — like, just don’t stop — it slowly starts to feel like a real thing.
And honestly, that’s more progress than most people ever make.
5. **Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Okay, so. Blogging.
Especially when you’ve got literally no experience. It’s like deciding to run a marathon because… you saw someone do it on YouTube. And you’re like, “I can do that,” and two minutes in you’re already wheezing and wondering why your legs don’t work.
I made so many dumb mistakes in the beginning, it’s actually embarrassing. Like, I spent three hours designing my blog header in Canva—three hours—and guess what? No one even noticed. Or cared. I thought colors and fonts would make me look “legit.” Nope. I hadn’t even written a post yet. Classic beginner blogging pitfall. You get obsessed with making it look perfect instead of… ya know, writing anything.
And then there’s this thing I did where I wrote one post, got 7 views (probably 5 were me), and I thought, “Welp. I guess this isn’t working.” I quit for two weeks. That whole expectation mismatch thing? Yeah. It hits hard. You think blogging means instant traffic, comments, money, and validation. But it’s mostly writing into a void for a while. A long while.
Another mistake? Trying to sound like an expert when I wasn’t. I used words I didn’t even use in real life. For who? Nobody asked me to be on Wikipedia.
Anyway, if you’re starting in 2025 and you’ve never blogged before… chill. Don’t over-design. Don’t expect viral anything. And for the love of cats, just be weird and real and consistent. That’s it.
Also, please don’t install 47 plugins like I did. My site broke. It literally just broke.
6. **Conclusion & Next‑Steps
Man, I remember after I hit “publish” on my first blog post… I just stared at the screen for like 10 minutes. Half proud, half confused. Like, okay… now what?
I thought something would happen, you know? Like fireworks, or a sudden traffic spike, or maybe… I dunno… a DM from some rich stranger saying, “Loved your blog, wanna write for \$1,000 a week?” (lol, no.)
So yeah — nothing happened.
That’s when the “start blogging next steps” panic hit. I googled what to do after publishing first blog post and every result was like: “promote your blog!” Cool. Where? How?? Nobody really said. Just the same old advice, rinse and repeat.
So here’s what I actually did — I made a scrappy little checklist (I still use it, no shame). Just simple stuff:
- Share it on 2 subreddits.
- DM a friend and ask them to read it.
- Add internal links (even if it’s just linking to your About page, lol).
- Bookmark ideas for post #2 before the anxiety hits.
If you’re stuck, I made that checklist a free PDF — no email crap. Just click and download [insert link].
Honestly, you’re not behind. You just started. That’s the part most people never do.