Want to earn online but think blogging needs money or tech skills?
You’ve heard blogging can make cash, but hosting fees, domains, and design sound expensive and confusing. You’re starting from scratch with no budget—what’s a broke hustler to do?
Here’s how I started a blog for free and made $10 in a month—and you can too.
You don’t need cash to blog. Free platforms let you write about what you know, share it, and earn small bucks with zero investment. It’s simple, beginner-friendly, and sets you up for bigger wins. Here’s how to launch today.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Start Free Blogging
- Choose a Free Platform
Sign up for WordPress.com or Blogger—both are 100% free and easy. I picked WordPress.com for its clean look; it took me 5 minutes to join. - Pick a Topic You Know
Write about something you’re good at—parenting hacks, student life, or DIY fixes. My first post was “5 Cheap Meals I Love” because I cook daily. No research, just you. - Set Up Your Blog
Pick a free theme (simple is fine) and write a quick “About Me” page—e.g., “I’m a mom sharing money tips.” Took me 20 minutes total. - Write Your First Post
Keep it short (300-500 words): “3 Toys My Kids Still Play With” or “Why I Quit My 9-5.” Share a tip or story, then post it—done in an hour. I got 50 views my first week. - Share and Earn
Post your link on social media or Pinterest (free). Add a PayPal “Buy Me a Coffee” button for tips—I made $10 from readers in a month. Small, but real!
AI Bonus: How to Speed This Up with AI
Stuck on ideas? Use free ChatGPT (sign up at OpenAI) to brainstorm. Ask: “What are 10 blog topics for stay-at-home moms?” or “Write a 100-word post on budget snacks.” Tweak the output, post it—faster content, faster cash.
When You’re Ready: Upgrade Your Hustle
Free blogging is your $0 start. Once you’ve got $10-$20, scale to a self-hosted site with “Self-Hosted Blogging” (link to that post) in Phase 2—bigger traffic, bigger money!
Let’s Get Started
Your blog’s waiting—no cash needed. Sign up for WordPress.com today, write one post, and share it. Want more Phase 1 ideas? Check “Microtasks” (link to that post) or grab my “7-Day 0-to-100 Challenge” checklist (link to newsletter signup). Words in, cash out!
