Being away from home and your loved ones to try to make ends meet is truly a sacrifice that modern-day heroes brave. There are situations that some cannot fathom, but there are also the good stories out there waiting to inspire everyone, especially those who dream of a better life, a good school for their children, a bigger house, a brand new car, or maybe just a simple life – all waiting for something to spark the change in their lives.
Whatever your story is, you can create a change in the world. That story can guide others who also want to be on your path, but it can also help you project a positive influence and even make additional income when brands recognize your value.
Here’s how to start your own blog site:
- Jot down your ideas and life journeys in a journal
Always make a piece of paper or better yet, a notebook available to you, ready for whenever the inspiration strikes you. Stories should be plenty for any OFW, but the way you narrate yours could influence how your readers can relate to you. Make a draft of your content on any medium you like, it could be through paper, your phone, computer, or even a typewriter, if that’s available. Every professional writer out there writes a draft of their work and continues to polish it until they are sure that not only is their writing palatable, but also delectable to the reader. - Imagine you are sharing your story to your family, only that the whole world is your family
You should intend to be a bit more creative with your work. Blogging about your life experiences and journey should be equivalent to reaching out to any individual in real life. They need to be captivated so that they can better understand your point. Pour your heart into it and your readers can surely feel the emotions that you try to convey. Even the language you choose would matter. Do you like to publish your work in English so that you can reach more readers overseas, or would you want to write in perhaps Tagalog or Bisaya so that they would be closer to the heart? Multi-language translation is available but you need to decide who your real and target audience are. - Pick a professional web hosting providerIn order to bring your ideas to life and reach millions of readers online, you need to choose a reliable web hosting service. There are plenty of services available, but here are some of the best:
WordPress.com 
wix.com 
squarespace.com These are just some of the awesome services that will allow you to swiftly set up your own website. They have user-friendly features that do not require you to have a knowledge of coding, which is how websites used to be back then. You just need to select the monthly (or yearly) subscription that works best for you. Some services give you free domain registration which you can also buy separately. You can start with the most affordable package and just upgrade when you need to. These services are paid, but they guarantee professional-looking websites. As such, you can focus on improving your writing. Nonetheless, you can still avail of free blogging sites such as medium.com and wordpress.com.
- Enjoy what you are doing and you’ll never work a day in your life againOnce you start your own blog website, you would need to continuously write content in order to increase engagement and attract more readers. You may avail of professional editorial services to proofread your work, but you can also use free services such as grammarly.com, which also has a free browser extension and is particularly useful if you are writing in English.
If your only goal in starting your blog is to share your mind, that is okay. But you can also start earning by taking advantage of advertisements, sponsored content, and affiliate marketing. Whichever you like to choose, the first step would always be to write. If you enjoy it, you can make it a habit and you will never run out of inspiration and determination to keep going on. The stories you share can also be of great help to your fellow readers, and someone would surely appreciate it. Just keep on writing.
