Hey! Great to see you interested in blogging! To start Blogging one must need some tips and tools and this blog will get you covered to kickstart your own blogging .
Introduction
To start Technical writing one must know which field he is comfortable in writing. Suppose you have knowledge about web development you can write blogs to guide beginners on how to start and projects they can make. If you are a Data Science or Cybersecurity guy you got your niche! . Blogging is very broad, so defining your niche would be the first step. A focused niche helps you attract a specific audience
Grammarly
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Grammarly is an AI assistant that helps you with checking your typing error, punctuation, and spelling mistakes. help you improve the clarity and style of your writing. Grammarly can be added to your desktop and it appears whenever you are writing whether it’s even an email or Microsoft Docs. All wrong spellings would be underlined with red and if you click on the word correct spelling is displayed, it also helps in transforming a sentence into a well-structured one with punctuation. Trust me even if your first language is English it is a needed tool for writers. And below is an example of how many mistakes I made in one paragraph :(
Notion.
Notion is a web-based application used to organize work. You can categorize your own home page with different types of subheadings like tasks manager travel planner, habit tracker, and meal planner. This platform helps you to keep organized and if you are just like me who gets ideas for blogs or hackathons while continuing with the day you can just jot it down in your notion app and brainstorm about it later. You can even link the calendar with notion and get a notification before tech events day. You can also track what DSA questions you have cracked till now. Nonetheless, this application is useful for many.
Canva.
Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create visual content. It is available on both desktops and phones. Canva can help you with creating the banner of the blog just like I used in mine. One can also use it for generating AI images and presentations. Canva is easy to use as it provides templates for banners and you can even customize your own. You can use Canva to design blog banners, featured images, Pinterest pins, Instagram posts, and even eBooks to enhance your blog’s visual appeal and engagement. You can check my banner as it is made using Canva.
Excalidraw.
Excalidraw is a web-based collaborative drawing tool that allows users to create hand-drawn style diagrams, sketches, and flowcharts with a simple interface, ideal for brainstorming sessions and quick visual communication. If you are writing a blog to educate then you can use flowcharts created by you to simplify a topic for your audience. Other than using it for just to write a blog one can also use it to summarize notes and mindmap.
A simple flowchart made with the help of Excalidraw:-
Rank Math
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Rank Math is an alternative to Yoast SEO, specifically useful for bloggers using platforms like DEV community
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Ubersuggest.
When you publish a blog, it needs to make it to the right audience and to do so keywords play the role. Ubersuggest is a free keyword research tool that helps you discover relevant keywords, track rankings, and analyze your competition. It gives keywords upon entering your website url just like Rank Math. Google Keyword Planner is an alternative for Ubersuggest.
AnswerThePublic.
AnswerThePublic helps you discover trending questions that people are searching for in your niche. This tool is great for content inspiration, allowing you to write blogs that directly address audience queries.
ChatGPT
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ChatGPT does not need any introduction. Its an all-rounder AI platform that gets you covered from all sides whether it’s to cross-check your knowledge or to even suggest better ideas.It can assist with brainstorming, rewording sentences, and providing suggestions to enhance readability and engagement.
Greetings from ChatGPT itself! :)
Conclusion.
Starting a blog doesn’t have to be complicated. Just know some basic tools and you are ready to publish your own. I'm also new to blogging, and I believe learning is a continuous process. Let’s evolve together in this blogging journey, experiment with new tools, and improve with every post we write. Happy blogging! 🚀
Which tools do you use for blogging? Share your favorites in the comments below!
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