So, you’ve just started blogging — or maybe you’ve been writing blogs for a while but still feel like an Amateur Blogger. First of all, let me tell you this: you’re not alone, and being an amateur is not a bad thing.
In fact, every successful blogger once started where you are right now — he had been confused, overwhelmed, and unsure if anyone was even reading his content.
But here’s the good news:
With the right mindset and strategy, you can go from being just a “Beginner Blogger” to building a successful blog that people trust, follow, and even buy from.
Let’s break it down.
Who is an Amateur Blogger?
An amateur blogger is someone who blogs without treating it as a full-time profession or business — yet. It usually means:
And that’s okay!
Being an amateur simply means you’re at the starting point of your blogging journey.
If you’re just getting started, check out my full guide on how to start a blog for step-by-step instructions.
Why is starting as an Amateur is good thing?
Most of us want to jump straight to the “Pro Blogger” tag. But, trust me, starting as an amateur has its own benefits:
Common challenges Amateur Bloggers face
Every blogger struggles at first, and that’s what is known as Amateur Blogging. Here are a few common roadblocks:
But all of these are fixable — and you’re about to see how.
How to Go From Amateur Blogger to Pro: Step-by-Step
Here’s how you can shift gears and start building real growth:
1. Start With a Clear Niche
Don’t try to write for everyone. Pick a topic you’re passionate about and that has audience interest.
Example: Instead of “lifestyle”, try “budget travel for working professionals”.
If you’re not sure where to start, avoid these common amateur blogger mistakes that can slow your growth.
2. Write for Humans, Optimize for Google
- Keep your writing casual, helpful, and personal.
- Learn basic SEO: keyword research, titles, meta description, internal linking.
Tool tip: Start with these keyword rank tracking tools to monitor your progress.
3. Be Consistent — Not Perfect
Post once a week or even twice a month — but stay consistent.
Your readers and Google both love regular updates.
4. Use the Right Tools
- WordPress + Kadence theme – Clean, fast blog setup.
- Grammarly– Helps polish your writing.
- Canva – Create blog graphics and Pinterest pins.
- Google Search Console – Track traffic and fix SEO issues.
5. Promote, Don’t Just Publish
- Share posts on social media groups and Quora.
- Leave comments on similar blogs with value (not spam).
- Join communities like Twitter’s #BloggingCommunity or FB blogging groups.
6. Start Building an Email List
Even as a beginner, offer a freebie like:
- A checklist
- A mini-guide
- Or simply a newsletter
Use MailerLite or ConvertKit (they have free plans).
I use ConvertKit — here’s my ConvertKit pricing review if you’re considering email marketing.
7. Think Long-Term Monetization
Don’t chase money from Day 1 — but keep it in your plan:
- Start with affiliate links in helpful posts. Learn the basics with what is affiliate marketing.
- Later, explore ads (like Ezoic/AdSense) and digital products (ebooks, courses).
Start implementing what you learned today! Action-takers are the ones who succeed in their career.
Just take action. If something goes wrong, you have the option to re-do it. So, stop being afraid of failure and implement every single learning.
❌ 5 Mistakes Every Amateur Blogger Should Avoid
Here are some key lessons from people who’ve been where you are:
- Writing without a strategy – Blog with purpose, not just emotion.
- Ignoring SEO – Learn the basics or your posts won’t be found.
- Trying to do everything alone – Join communities, ask for feedback.
- Giving up too soon – Blogs take months to show real growth.
- Copying pro bloggers blindly – Their strategies might not work at your stage.
🗓️ Your First 90-Day Growth Plan
| Days | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1–30 | Learn basic SEO, set up GSC, interlink posts, and start social promotion. |
| 31–60 | Learn basic SEO, set up GSC, interlink posts, start social promotion. |
| 61–90 | Start email list, guest post on 1–2 blogs, refresh old content. |
✨ Final Words: You’ve Got This!
Blogging is not a sprint — it’s a marathon.
If you’re an amateur blogger today, you could be an expert 6 months from now — only if you keep going.
Everyone started as a beginner. What matters is what you do next.
So take this guide, bookmark it, and begin your transformation.
Your future blog audience is already waiting.
About Author
Nitin Dabas is your SEO guide. Expert in keywords, on-page SEO, and link-building, he has boosted rankings for countless clients. Read his blog and join his success stories.
Sensational post Nitin. Sometimes, I go a little batty LOL. I cannot believe bloggers claim to be bloggers but publish no About Me page. Huh? Why would we trust any blogger who does not explain who they are, how they help us and what they are all about? Be transparent. Publish an About Me page. Build deeper bonds with your readers.
Ryan
Of course, Ryan.
The “About Us” page is necessary for any blog. Thanks for going through this post.
Hey Nitin. I can relate to this post so much because I have committed a good number of mistakes listed above. It’s the 2nd time I am visiting this post. After reading it the first time, guess what did I do? I went to my WordPress and designed an “About me” page that many people liked on Twitter (including you).
This time, I am going to make sure to focus more on my SEO.
Thanks for the awesome list, Nitin. Will be back again next time 🙂 It is like a checklist for improving my blog 😉
Hey, Ali. Glad to know that this blog post played a role in your blog improvement. Such lovely feedback motivates me to create better content every time I sit to write. Just keep implementing all that you learn.
Hi Nitin,
Your pointers are excellent and we see many bloggers (newbies) making these mistakes regularly. As a blogger, the best thing you can do even without SEO is to improve your writing. Then establish a style of write that’s unique to you. When your readers see your uniqueness, they will visit your blog to consume content. Nonetheless, SEO is essential to help you attract more eyeballs to your blog and increase search ranking. All these elements add up to improve the performance of your blog.
Thanks for sharing!
Very helpful for beginners.
Nicely written post.
Just loved it.
Hi Nitin,
This is a great post. You offer great tips for people just starting out. I just want to say that even though grammar is important, I (personally) think that as long as what you are saying makes sense then grammatical errors are not the end of the world. Heck, I only speak English and my grammar sucks. I use Grammarly all the time. English is hard.
I really like your last point about taking risks. You have to step out of that comfort zone in order to move forward.
SharlaAnn
Hi SharlaAnn,
I’m glad that you liked the post. Yes, the aim of writing is to help the audience understand the topic, and they can understand it even if we make some grammatical mistakes. But professionally to increase the audience and to build a loyal audience, we have to avoid grammar mistakes and Grammarly is the best tool to correct grammar.
Hi Nitin,
Thanks for this wonderful article. Its so informative and convincing that i never stop myself to say something about it. I have recently started writing blog and your content was so insightful that helped me a lot to understand my nitty-gritty of blog writing. Its very true that many newbie bloggers like me are making these mistakes regularly. I feel that as a blogger the best thing is to improve your writing.
All the elements discussed by you in this post help me to know my mistakes and improve my blog writing. I really appreciate your efforts. Keep sharing such a informative post.
Have a good day ahead!!
Thanks,
Ruhee
Hi Ruhee,
Thanks for the lovely feedback, I’m glad that you found the post useful.
Hi Nitin,
What a great article! I have seen many people make these mistakes when they fiesta start their blog, your article will help them steer clear of it, and gain maximum benefits from their blogs. I also made some mistakes while I was new. So, I can understand the importance of articles like these. I will definitely share it within my network to help bloggers stay away from making these mistakes. It was a great read, looking forward to reading more articles like these.
Hi Nitin,
First time on your blog, landed here from Ryan’s twitter share of this article 🙂
Great write-up. I can relate to the “Too Broad Vision”, I thought I will write anything and everything under the sun when I started off. Never thought of sticking to a niche, or should I say these days it’s actually “micro-niche”.
Great tips, thanks for sharing.
Hi Praveen, glad to see you here. Ryan is so helpful to everyone, he shares fellow bloggers’ posts without thinking of getting back anything in return.
Yes, “Too Broad Vision” is the most common mistake that amateur bloggers commit in the initial phase. This post is specially created so that newbies can learn and avoid these common blogging mistakes.
Thanks for the valuable feedback.
HI Nitin,
This is such an eye-opening and important article for bloggers at all levels. The tips and insights provided are incredibly valuable and will help any blogger avoid these common mistakes. I appreciate the time and effort put into creating this piece and it will definitely be a valuable resource for me as I continue on my blogging journey.
Great article! As an amateur blogger myself, I am amazed to see just how many mistakes I was making. It’s nice to have a resource like this to help me avoid them in the future. Thanks for the helpful advice!