4 Top Difficulties I Faced When Starting My Blogging Journey

 

Starting a blog sounds exciting and it definitely is but it's not always smooth sailing. When I first began my blogging journey, I faced several unexpected challenges that almost made me quit. its a super challenging for me to start this blogging journey. And i think its more difficult when you have zero experience in it and nobody have to guide you. If you're just starting out or thinking about launching your own blog, here are the top 4 difficulties I faced and how I overcame them.

1. Choosing the Right Niche

One of the hardest parts was figuring out what to blog about. I wanted something profitable, but also something I enjoyed. I wasted weeks jumping between ideas — fitness one day, tech the next. 

You can adopt different niche but it has its own difficulties. You can't balance it at first and when you are new in it is more difficult. Niche is the first step for me to start this journey. 

What I learned:
Pick a niche that’s a balance of 

• What you're interested in

• What people search for or what's in the trending

• What has products or services you can promote

Start focused. You can expand later.

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2. Getting Traffic (No One Was Reading!)

I thought I'd publish a blog and people would just show up. Wrong. To built a traffic on your blog post is not a piece of cake. I quickly realized traffic doesn’t magically appear — you need to earn it. 

You dont have to be disheartened, when you dont get the traffic. Every beginner faces challenges. Its a journey that you have to face with tolerance. 

What I did:

• Learned basic SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

• Shared my posts on social media (Pinterest, Facebook groups)

• Used catchy titles with numbers or how-to tips

Be patient. Real traffic takes time, but consistency wins.

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3. Buying a Domain Was a Headache

At first, I thought buying a domain would be quick and simple. But once I started, it became more confusing and expensive, especially as a beginner. 

What made it stressful:

• Most of the good names were already taken

• I didn’t know if I should choose .com, .online, or something else

• Different sites showed different prices, and some tried to upsell me things I didn’t understand

What helped me:

• Using free beginner-friendly sites like Blogger (Goggle) and Wordpress

• Watching domain buying tutorials on YouTube if you want to buy domain. 

• As a beginner you have to start with free website.  

• Choosing a short, simple name and moving forward instead of overthinking it

You don’t need the perfect name to succeed. What really matters is the content you put on your blog.

4. Fear of Writing the "Perfect" Post

The thing i fare most and spent too much time trying to make every blog post perfect. This stopped me from publishing regularly. I realized I was letting fear hold me back. Its a difficult journey instead of giving up i choose you keep learning and moving forward.

What changed my mindset:

• I told myself: "Done is better than perfect"

• I focused on helping readers, not impressing them

• I allowed my writing to improve naturally over time

• Use pictures in your blog

Your first posts won't be perfect — and that’s okay. You’ll get better one day. 

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✍️ Final Thoughts

Blogging is a not a journey its a challenge and like any challenging journey, the first steps are always hardest. But every challenge taught me something. If you're starting out, just remember: start messy, stay consistent, and never stop learning.

If I can do it, so can you.

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💡 Want to know how I turned blogging into income? Stay tuned with me, my next post is all about affiliate marketing for beginners.