Do you want it to be an informative site for readers to learn about a certain topic? Do you want to use the site as a journal for your thoughts and feelings? How often will you post to the blog? Do you want your visitors to be able to make comments in response to your blog? Do you want to advertise on your blog?

These are just a few simple questions that will get you started with the blogging site. You will need to think about each question so you are prepared to use the site to the highest level it can be used. The blogsite you create can be used as a social networking platform or an informational tool to share your thoughts and knowledge with the internet world.

Decide the style and design of the blogsite. Do you want two, three, four, or five columns for the site? Do you want to link the site to another site or other information? Will you be adding content that will attract comments good, bad, or other? The way you setup the site can mean the difference of attracting visitors or just having a blog that may not be read by many people.

The site needs to be user-friendly and appealing. Some sites use flash images and graphics. Do you want to use this tool within your site? If you do decide to use them, know to keep them to a minimal so you do not have a cluttered site that distracts the readers from the content by the irritating images.

Research the different blog hosts and what they have to offer in terms of services and tools for their blogs.

Some have free sites with limited tools and services, some have free sites with many tools and services, and then there are the sites that have fees with both sides of limited and unlimited amounts of tools and services. Based on your budget and style for blogging, you can decide the blog host that will fit all your needs and requirements.

Decide on how you will deal with comments that will be posted on your site.

Some people can be very nasty or mean with their posts. Remember, everyone is entitled to their opinion and you do not have to respond or react to the nasty comments. Carry on without responding will make the person lose interest in your site and avoid possible further bad experiences.

Decide how if you will add widgets to the site such as links to FaceBook and Twitter. These add-ons will enhance your site as well as increase your internet exposure and traffic.

The social systems also can post to your blog with any postings on either site. This can help you write to the blog without having to write all the time. Write in one location and get the benefits of multiple postings.