Step by Step Guide to Start a Gaming Blog

The gaming industry has expanded massively over the recent decade due to advancements made in technology. Earlier, computer games with initial versions of Atari and Nintendo were offered, which made use of limited sounds and pixelated screens.

However, those days are gone and there exist over two billion professional gamers across the globe which adds up to 26% of the world’s population. More and more online casinos and gaming sites appear each year and expand the online gambling circle to attract punters.

The industry had recorded a revenue of approximately $155 billion as per the 2020 statistics. It is expected that by 2025, the industry will reach a revenue of $260 billion. Multiple tech firms like Apple, Google, and Meta have started to invest in the growth of the gambling industry as well.

Steps For Starting A Gambling Blog

The gaming industry has become an income option for youngsters. It has been recorded that in at least one household, 75% of the American population has an experienced and passionate gamer.

Gaming blogs might be the newest option for career or passion, but, for others, it offers a platform to share their devotion and fondness for gaming. It also offers the opportunity to build up a new gaming community for promoting gambling activities. Certain steps are necessary for a newbie to start a gambling blog.

Choose A Particular Online Gaming Niche

First of all, you should choose a narrow particular gaming niche, for instance, minimum deposit online casinos. An independent gambling expert and the author of the portal CasinoDeps.co.nz Amanda Wilson recommends brands with low deposits and provides several blogging tips based on her research and experience: choosing to be a guest writer for other web blogs is also a great tactic for heightening promotional reach.

This would also help to monetise a personal website. It is always advisable to take up gaming-related topics one at a time since focusing on too many topics at once can definitely mess up the quality of writing.

Bloggers can take up certain factors that would catch the attention of the readers such as offering gaming tips for success, gaming merchandise reviews and more. Common topics for amateurs to get their niche started would be gameplay walkthroughs which could highlight demos for a game, the latest gaming news, etc.

Start Gaming Blog Promotion

Usually, bloggers choose to use social media handles for a greater reach to the audience. For example, leveraging Twitch as a streaming platform can be a dynamic way to boost your blog’s promotional efforts, reaching a live and engaged audience interested in your niche.

Furthermore, one could set up a trusted e-commerce store, and choose affiliate marketing on platforms such as Amazon, as this could also increase the monetary goals of an upcoming blogger.

Choose A Trustworthy Blogging Platform

Multiple paid and unpaid platforms are available for digital websites. To begin with, a web blog author must register under a paid platform if aiming to expand in the future. Although opening an online platform is not so easy, nowadays there are multiple useful tips to start a new website.

Unlike paid platforms, free online platforms lack professionalism due to no or limited customisation options. In case of violation of terms in a free platform, a content creator could lose the entire digital platform. Using WordPress along with a paid platform actually turns out to be very useful.

Choosing An Attractive Domain Name

A domain name is simply the name of the blog or the URL that would host the blog. There is no doubt that choosing the right domain name is extremely important. Specific niche names must be avoided whereas rhetorics like metaphors or alliteration attract more viewers. Name generation tools like NameBounce, Panabee, and Wordoid can help you out if difficulty is faced in creating a domain name.

Registration For The Domain Name For Hosting A Blog

Hosting mainly refers to the internet space which offers to view video blogs. Choose the desired theme that is compatible and responsive on phones and other devices, has good customer ratings, provides customisation options, etc. Professional bloggers recommend themes like Lidos Paradise, GameZone theme and others for newbies.

Create Necessary Logos And Pages After Installing A Theme

After installing a theme, an upcoming author needs to add general information containing personal details like name, email, ID, social media handles, etc. Necessary information about the blog should be contained in the Privacy Policy which has to be certified by a professional.

Creating a logo is essential as it serves as the visual cornerstone of the brand, instantly communicating the blog’s identity. A well-designed casino can help establish trust and attract readers.

Create Original Content For Blogging Sessions

To attract a potential audience to personal platforms, a few options for the initial ones could include a ‘listicle’. It would sort out the contents of an online platform, tutorials, game reviews, image galleries, etc.

Conclusion

Blogging, in recent years, has turned out to be a promising career for the esports community. Social media is a space where brands and individuals engage with their audience, which offers numerous opportunities. To become a successful blogger means to build a personal brand in social media. It not only sets up stepping stones for a gaming influencer but also offers a steady earning method irrespective of the age of the blogger.

A game influencer also has several benefits like attending ‘invite-only gaming conferences’, having early access to games, exclusive access to newly launched gaming technologies, and so on. Thus, the steps mentioned above would help a new blog author set up the desired personal online platform and expand it to reach new goals in the blogging community.

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About the Author

Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.