Things To Do Before Launching Your Blog

Write out your why

Research other blogs

Decide on a niche and categories

Write a description of your ideal reader

Write your blog's elevator pitch

Decide on a monetization strategy

Create blog goals

Write 20 sample headlines

Write at least 3 posts for each category

Create a brand/style guide

Create a logo

Buy domain and hosting

Install WordPress

Choose a WordPress theme

Set up an email account with your domain

Set up social media accounts

Set up email list management account

Create welcome email for new subscribers

Set up "Coming Soon" page with email opt-in

Learn how to use Google Analytics

Analyze competitor's keywords

Install an SEO plugin

Install other plugins

Create categories in WordPress

Set up menu in WordPress

Format posts in WordPress

Decide what your permalink structure will be

Add metadata for each post

Add links (internal and external) to each post

Create a collection of images

Create at least two pins for each post

Write an "About" page

Write a "Contact" page

Create disclosure and privacy policies

Add copyright to the footer

Add social media links to the blog

Check mobile friendliness

View the site in different browsers

Create a content schedule

Launch the blog!