Build your blog your way
Design a unique blog
Capture your brand’s personality with a complete suite of advanced design features in our blog maker.
Establish your site’s domain name
Get a custom domain to build your credibility. For inspiration, check out the Blog Name Generator.
Create with content in mind
Start publishing your unique content with a rich text editor and video and audio add-ons.
The powerful infrastructure behind your blog
Reliable hosting
With free website hosting on a worldwide CDN, your site is automatically backed up and will be able to handle any situation - from traffic spikes to outages - so you’ll always be up and running.
Faster loading
We have a performance-first culture, meaning our priority is providing the best user experience for you and your visitors, with faster loading sites that perform great on any device.
Drive traffic to your blog
Grow your organic traffic
Get a full suite of advanced SEO tools to increase traffic from search engines and grow your global audience.
Engage your online community
Set up automatic emails, send newsletters and create social posts to share new content with your readers.
Reach the right people
Promote your blog posts on social media and translate your content into multiple languages to reach a wider audience.
Keep them coming back
Invite your followers to become members and start discussions to increase engagement with your blog.
Monetize your blog
Display ads
Use services like Google AdSense to show ads on your site and earn money with every click.
Sell online
Add a store to your site and sell branded merchandise with our complete eCommerce platform.
Offer subscriptions
Give visitors access to exclusive content with paid subscriptions that automatically renew.
Offer courses and events
Offer webinars, pre-recorded online courses, and in-person meetups for your audience.
Run your blog more efficiently
Schedule
Write when you feel inspired and schedule posts to go live at the best time for you.
Collaborate
Give multiple writers and editors access to your blog platform so they can help manage your content.
Blog anywhere
Download the Wix app to write content and manage your blog anytime, anywhere.
Plan ahead with built-in analytics
Get insights from analytics reports, like which content best engages your audience, so you can strategically plan for the future.
How to create a blog for free
Follow these 5 steps to start building your blog today.
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Sign up for a free blog maker like Wix. Choose what kind of blog you want to create.
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Pick a blog name. Let people know what your blog is all about.
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Choose your blog template. Customize its design to match your style.
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Write and publish your first post. Launch with posts you're passionate about.
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Share your blog. Gain new readers and promote your blog on social media.
Learn how to grow your blog from the experts
FAQ
1. Is it free to start a blog?
It’s completely free to start a blog with Wix. Plus, you’ll get access to a complete suite of blogging features including; blog title generator, SEO tools, design capabilities, managing and collaboration tools, and analytics.
2. How do blogs make money?
There are lots of ways to make money from blogging. Bloggers can supplement their incomes by offering paid subscriptions to followers for exclusive access to content or features. You can use third-party services like Google AdSense to show ads on your blog and earn commission whenever someone clicks on them. Plus, with Wix Stores, you can sell merchandise and products related to your blog.
3. Can you import blog posts from WordPress?
Yes, you can import your blog posts from a WordPress.com or a WordPress.org site in just a few steps. Check out this article from the Wix Help Center for a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
4. Is Wix only for beginner bloggers?
The Wix Blog platform is built for bloggers with any level of expertise. Every blog website comes with a suite of features like Wix Analytics and built-in SEO and marketing tools designed to help drive more traffic to your blog, grow your community, monetize your content, and so much more.
5. What should you blog about?
You can create a blog about almost anything. Some of the most popular blog types include: lifestyle, travel, food and fashion. The important thing is to be passionate about your topic. Whether it’s a personal blog or a business blog the first step is to get started and be consistent.