What is a blog?
A blog is simply a website where you regularly share posts (articles, devotionals, tutorials, stories).
Think of it as your online home — where readers can “visit” to be encouraged, entertained, or educated.
Unlike social media, where algorithms control your reach, your blog is YOUR platform. You own it. You control it. You can monetize it.
How Do Bloggers Make Money?
Here’s the truth: Blogging is not a get-rich-quick scheme. But when treated like a business, it can absolutely generate real income.
1. A Blog Helps You Gain Clients
If you’re a Christian coach, designer, writer, or owns a brand, your blog becomes your portfolio.
Example: You write about “Biblical Mindset for Businesswomen.” A reader realizes they need coaching. Instead of scrolling Instagram for random advice, they trust YOU — because your blog proved your authority.
Result? New client.
2. A Blog Helps You Earn Online
From affiliate marketing to selling your own digital products (printables, devotionals, courses), blogs create multiple streams of income.
Yes, it takes effort. But the return is worth it.
Here is one affiliate marketing you can start today.
3. A Blog Helps You Build a Brand
Your blog tells your story. It makes you recognizable in your niche. Whether you want to speak, sell products, or grow a ministry or a business, a blog is the foundation.
A Note Before We Go Further
Don’t start a blog only for money.
If that’s your sole motivation, you’ll give up too quickly when the pesos and the dollars don’t roll in overnight.
Start because you have a message, a passion, a gift that God has placed inside you. The money comes as a byproduct of faithfulness + value.
“Remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth.”
Deuteronomy 8:1
Let’s start your blog!
Step 1: Choose Your Blog Niche
Your niche is simply the main topic of your blog. Every post should revolve around this area so readers see you as an expert and guide.
Why Niching Matters:
- You grow faster (Google and Pinterest reward focus).
- You make money easier (your products/affiliates match your audience’s needs).
- You build trust quicker (people know what to expect from you).
How to decide your niche:
- Passion + Experience → Choose something you care about and know enough to write about consistently. (Faith, lifestyle, Christian productivity, budgeting, homeschooling, business, crafts, etc.)
- Problem-Solving → Pick a niche where people are actively looking for answers (faith & anxiety, Christian finances, faith-based business tips).
💡 Tip: If others are already blogging in your niche, that’s GOOD. It means there’s demand.
Step 2: Choose Your Domain + Hosting
Think of your blog like a house.
The domain name = your address (www.faithfluencergirl.com).
The hosting = the land your house sits on. Without hosting, your blog has no place to live.
Why Free Hosting Hurts Your Website
Free hosting gives you ugly URLs like:
www.faithfluencergirl.wordpress.com
Not only is it unprofessional, but you don’t fully own it. One day, the platform could shut down or change rules, and poof — your blog is gone.
If you’re serious about stewarding your message, treat it like a business. Invest in hosting.
There are a lot of limitations for a free website:
1. Difficulty applying to affiliate programs when you’re using free hosting.
2. It’s also difficult to apply to Ads Programs because brands wouldn’t want to be associated with free blogs.
3. It’s impossible to rank on search engines because Google does not rank free websites in their search results.
Which Hosting Should You Choose?
I created Faithfluencer Web Hosting — where you can start hosting your blog without the worry and the hassle.
Faithfluencer Web Hosting offers Starter Seed plan and DWY or done-with-you web hosting service.
Starter Seed Plan → Perfect for first-time bloggers, ministries, and small passion projects.
Seed Launch → Limited slots where I will help you start your blog by creating the initial set-up (adding website pages, setting up the domain and hosting, adding all the required plug-ins) so you can just work on adding your blogs in the website.
[Start with the Seed Plan or Seed Launch today ]
Why Faithfluencer Web Hosting (FWH)?
- Minimal downtime, meaning your website is always up and running. This is very important because you don’t want your readers going to your blog and finding nothing.
- Especially built for WordPress so WordPress blogs load real fast!
- 24/7 Customer support available.
- FWH is powered by 100% renewable energy. Time to go Green!
- Free SSL if you also purchase your domain with FWH.
- $1 only on your first month for our Starter Seed Plan or get a free month if you purchase the yearly plan. Start your blog right away!
Step 3: Set Up WordPress on Your Blog
It’s easy to install WordPress on your blog. Once you have your domain and web hosting purchased, log in to your hosting account and look for the WordPress logo.
Usually, you can click on it and it will redirect you to a page where you can install the WordPress app on your site.
If you decided to use my web hosting service, then you can easily find and quick-install your WordPress like in the video below!
https://youtu.be/Sc8ts_JjCO0
Step 4: Choose a Theme (Your Blog’s Outfit)
Your theme determines how your site looks. Think of it like your blog’s wardrobe.
- Choose something clean, mobile-friendly, and customizable.
- Don’t stress about it being “perfect” right away. You can always change outfits later.
Astra is my personal favorite and you can use it for free!
Step 5: Must-Have Website Pages before You Launch
Once you have your domain, web hosting, and theme ready. It’s time to set up your pages.
You will need:
- Homepage – what’s your blog is about, who do you help
- About page – where you can share your mission + testimony
- Contact page – a way for brands or your reader to reach you
- Blog – where you can share your thoughts and ideas
- Privacy Policy + Terms and Disclosures – these are non-negotiables if you are using your blog to earn money
- Freebie/Resources – feel free to add page that will house your free items like digital books or stickers, or any digital products you want to give away to your loyal readers
Step 6: Writing Your First Post
The next step is to write your pillar posts. These are evergreen, detailed posts taht solve specific problems.
💡 Tips:
1. Solve one problem each post
2. Always add a call-to-action (like join your email list or share the post, or sign up to get a freebie)
3. Write in your own voice– authentic, friendly, faith-rooted.
4. Make it long enough to be helpful (1,500-2000 words; also helps with SEO)
Step 7: Grow an Email List
A lot of businesses prefer using social media but social media algorithms can shift. Social media can vanish. Facebook page, Instagram, Tiktok can just easily be banned and you’ll lose access to your precious audience.
But, your email list? That is yours. Even when you lose social accounts, if you have all your email subscribers listed on your excel or Google sheets, you can easily reach them out no matter what.
My friendly suggestion would be to create a freebie (lead magnet) that is relevant to your niche. For example, in a Bible-based blog, you can create 7-day Bible Reading Challenge.
Then, once your readers have signed up, you can nurture them by sending them weekly encouragements and other resources that would be very helpful for them.
Step 8: Get Traffic
Traffic, like foot traffic, are visitors browsing your website and reading your blogs.
Where can you get blog traffic?
Pinterest (personal favorite!) – visual search engine. A lot of Christian bloggers thrive here.
Facebook groups – share your blog, website. Share value, do not spam.
Commenting and Guest Posting – even in the blogging world, connecting with other mission-minded individuals and building network is a big help for your blog to have more visibility.
Step 9: Monetize Your Blog
Once you have built some traffic (2000 pageviews in a month) you can start on some monetization ways:
- Affiliates – recommend products/services you love, then, earn commissions when your reader purchases products through your link/blog
- Digital Products – sell devotionals, planners, courses, or printables
- Services – coach, design, write and consult for a fee
- Sponsored Posts – partner with brands aligned to your values
- Ads – easiest but requires a lot of traffic to earn big
💡 Monetization is the fruit of faithfulness, not the seed. Build trust first.
Final Encouragement
Blogging is not about being the loudest or the biggest. It’s about being faithful with the words God gave you.
You don’t need thousands of followers to make an impact. You need consistency, obedience, and a willingness to grow step by step.
So here’s your call to action:
👉 Don’t wait until “someday.” Start today. Plant your Seed blog with Faithfluencer Web Hosting. Watch God multiply your obedience into a harvest.
