Is blogging dead in 2025?
Short answer: "Hobby" blogging is dead. But "Business" blogging is booming.
If you want to write a diary about your cat, go to Facebook. But if you want to build an asset that generates passive income, creates opportunities, and builds authority, a blog is still the best investment you can make.
I’m going to skip the fluff about "finding your passion" and get straight to the tools and strategies you need to build a reasonable, profitable blog this year.
Affiliate Disclosure: This guide contains affiliate links. We only recommend tools we use to run this site.
Step 1: The Setup (Domain & Hosting)
You can’t build a house on rented land. You need your own slice of the internet.
While there are free platforms, having your own .com domain is non-negotiable for credibility.
The Domain: This is your address (like
reasonable-reviews.com). We recommend Namecheap because they are cheaper than GoDaddy and don't hide their renewal fees.The Hosting: If you are just starting, you don't need expensive $30/month hosting. Start small.
Step 2: Design Without Being a Designer
In 2025, your blog needs to look good. Ugly sites don't get trusted. But you don't need to hire a web designer.
This is where tools like Canva come in. You can use it to create:
Professional Logos.
Featured Images for your posts.
Pinterest Pins to drive traffic.
Pro Tip: If you want to know if the paid version is worth it for bloggers, read our in-depth [Canva Pro Review 2025]. It’s a massive time-saver for us.
Step 3: Building Your "Money Machine" (Email List)
Most new bloggers make one fatal mistake: They don't collect emails from Day 1. Social media algorithms change. Your email list is the only thing you truly own.
You don't need expensive software like Mailchimp or ConvertKit right away. We recommend starting with Systeme.io because it’s free forever and lets you build landing pages and send newsletters.
Learn More: Check out our guide on [How to Build a Funnel for $0 with Systeme.io].
Step 4: Writing Content That Actually Ranks
Don't just "write what you feel." Write what people search for.
Solve Problems: People search for solutions. "How to fix X," "Best tool for Y."
Be Reasonable: Don't hype things up. Give honest pros and cons.
Consistency: You don't need to post daily. One high-quality article a week is better than seven bad ones.
Step 5: Monetization (How to Get Paid)
How do you actually make money?
Affiliate Marketing: This is our favorite. You review products (like software or Amazon items) and get paid when people buy.
Ads: Once you have traffic, you can apply for networks like Google AdSense.
Services: Use your blog as a portfolio to sell your skills (writing, consulting, etc.).
The Tech Stack We Recommend
To summarize, here is the "Reasonable Toolkit" for new bloggers:
Design: Canva Pro.
Marketing: Systeme.io.
Security: If you work from coffee shops, protect your login details with a VPN. (See our [NordVPN Review]).
Reasonable Verdict: Just Start
The only difference between a successful blogger and a dreamer is that the successful one actually wrote the first post.
It won’t be perfect. Your first design might be ugly. But you can fix everything later. You can’t edit a blank page.
Start today.