Te has jubilado, ¡felicitaciones! Sabemos que inicialmente puede llevar algún tiempo adaptarse a su horario recién liberado, pero hay mucho por realizar. Crear y mantener un Blog from WordPress puede ser un pasatiempo fabuloso para la jubilación, una forma de complementar un interés existente o inclusive una forma de ganar dinero con WordPress. A pesar de todo, aún cuando WordPress es bastante intuitivo, la idea de poner en funcionamiento su portal Web puede parecer un poco abrumadora.
Fortunately, there are many free and easy-to-use tools available to help you create the perfect site. Taking advantage of these (many of which are free) you can create your own web portal and start blogging.
This post will offer topic suggestions and walk you through the process of creating your site, including everything from selecting a topic to how to start earning money. In addition, we will provide many links to further reading to help you delve into the many topics.
Why start a retirement blog?
Starting a WordPress blog of any kind can be beneficial, but a retirement blog can be specifically satisfying. There are many proven physical and emotional health benefits of writing, including reduced stress and improved mood. At the same time, a blog offers a way to preserve and transmit knowledge to current and future generations. It could even earn you a few bucks along the way.
Before we get started with how to start a blog, below is a list of Some benefits in case you have doubts:
- Give yourself something to do (you will have a lot of free time)
- Share memories / experiences with family (and the world)
- Help others by teaching them things you have learned over the years (you could start a blog about your previous work)
- Accept new challenges (it's always good to challenge yourself)
- Travel the world (maybe you've never had the time before, but now you can travel the world and blog about it)
- Gana un poco de dinero extra (quizá tu blog se vuelva viral)
Start your blog in 7 easy steps
Here's a seven-step guide to getting you on the road to blogging success. Let's get started!
Step # 1: Choose on your topic
Before designing your site, you'll want to get a good idea of what you want to blog about. Here are some popular addresses for retirement blogs:
- An online magazine: You can select to basically share your thoughts and experiences.
- A blog of specific topics: You may want to talk about your career or write about a hobby or interest.
- A local niche blog: You may be interested in blogging about your community, including business, events, or issues.
El blog de Sydney Lagier sirve como forum y revista de jubilación en línea
Paso 2: elija un server web y un nombre de domain
Usaremos el Sistema de administración de contents (CMS) de WordPress para crear el sitio (explicaremos por qué a continuación). Esto significa que querrá optar por un proveedor de hosting compatible con WordPress. Aunque es viable configurar gran parte de su sitio de forma gratuita, el hosting es un componente que necesita una tarifa.
You domain name es el nombre que aparecerá en la Url de su portal web (p. ej. www.domain-name.com). You can get one from a web hosting package (your first year is free if you decide to try Bluehost), a registrar, or domain name exchanges. Your domain name is unique and it can be tricky to change later, so it's worth some thought from the beginning.
Step # 3: Install WordPress
Once you've ordered your hosting and domain, it's time to install WordPress. WordPress is a highly customizable and easy-to-use platform with a large support community. It works on more than a quarter of the web and more than five hundred new WordPress sites are created every day.
If you have chosen one of our recommended hosts, you will benefit from a simple one-click WordPress installation procedure. Most hosts offer excellent support to guide you through this step and fix any problems.
Although WordPress is quite intuitive, there is a lot to learn, especially at the beginning. It's definitely worth taking a look at some of the many tutorials available to get started with WordPress.
Step # 4: choose a topic
Once you have WordPress installed, you can select a theme, which will provide the overall look of your site and can offer additional functionality. Although many topics come with a lot of bells and whistles, you'll probably want to stick with something simple when it comes to blogging, unless you're feeling adventurous.
Fortunately, there are many free and premium themes to select from. If the choice is overwhelming, there are some useful lists of simple free and premium themes that you should check out. Once you have chosen your theme, you can customize it manually or through the tools it may include.
Here are a couple of our own simple and intuitive themes:
1. Zero (free)
This modern theme is easy to set up and provides a wonderfully simple background for any blog. It offers minimal clutter for both the viewer and behind the scenes, so you can basically focus on sharing your thoughts.
2. New York
Este tema atrevido es perfecto para un blog de aspecto profesional sin complicaciones adicionales. El sitio de demostración es fácil de instalar y además puede agregar una tienda con sus propios productos (o links a productos afiliados en Amazon, etc.) para complementar su blog.
Step # 5: Add features and functionality with plugins
Although WordPress may have everything you need to create a blog out of the box, you will almost certainly want to add features and functionality with plugins.
Los complementos son complementos de software diseñados para ampliar la funcionalidad principal de WordPress. Pueden agregar seguridad, mejorar su flujo de trabajo, mejorar la experiencia del Username y más. Mientras no es necessary to use plugins, some are considered essential.
Free plugins can be found in the WordPress.org repository, and you can find premium alternatives in markets like CodeCanyon. Plugins can be installed and activated in just a couple of clicks. Depending on the plugin, you will usually have to go to your Configurations pantalla y ajuste las alternativas proporcionadas. Uno de los complementos de WordPress más populares con una amplia gama de configuraciones es Yoast SEO.
Dispone de una larga lista de características para ayudarlo a mejorar su clasificación en los search engines, refinar sus habilidades de escritura y hacer que su contenido be más fácil de utilizar.
Step # 6: add your content
The content you add will largely depend on your topic, but some items to consider are:
- About the page: This page can contain a short bio and tell readers what your blog is about.
- Contact page: This is a useful addition if you want to receive questions or other types of correspondence.
- Briefcase: If you're blogging about a hobby or interest, you likely have projects to showcase that can be showcased using a portfolio.
- Gallery: Similarly, you may have images that you want to present as a gallery.
- Social links: you must also have access to social networks to share your content. First, decide which social networks are suitable for your blog, and then use some of our tips to automate social sharing.
Last but not least, you should know how to create your first blog post.
Step # 7: Monetize your site
Aún cuando este paso es absolutamente opcional, es viable que desee intentar monetize su portal web. Si tiene un buen número de visitantes, puede configurarlo para conseguir un flujo constante de ingresos complementarios que lo ayuden a disfrutar todavía más de su jubilación. Hay muchas formas de hacerlo, inclusive mediante de links de afiliados, anuncios, vendiendo sus propios productos y escribiendo publicaciones patrocinadas.
<h1>conclusionA retirement blog is a great way to document your life as a retiree, share your knowledge about a hobby or interest, or get more involved in your local community. Regardless, although it sounds like a great idea, putting it into practice can be an overwhelming idea.
En esta publicación, proporcionamos siete pasos para empezar con su blog de jubilación. ¿Tiene alguna duda sobre el procedimiento que cubrimos en este post? ¡Háganos saber en la sección de comentarios!
