How to Start an Adult Blog

So you want to start your own adult blog. That's great! Starting and maintaining an adult blog can be a lot of fun, but it does take some work.

You need to find a suitable hosting provider and CMS, install a theme that is appropriate for your niche, create content that will bring people back day after day - all while making sure the SEO is in place so Google knows about your site.

If this sounds like something you're up for, read on for some tips to help get you started.

Decide on a Niche

The adult industry is extremely competitive so your best bet is to find a niche that you're passionate about. For instance, you can decide to focus on writing about the adult industry, sex toys, or dating and relationships.

It's also a good idea to do some keyword research to find out what people are searching for in your chosen niche. This will help you decide which topics to focus on. You'll need to know your stuff and spend lots of time researching the subject so people keep coming back for more!

Buy a Domain Name and Hosting

Once you've decided on your niche, you have to purchase the URL you want to use. It's best if you purchase a .com extension since they are the most recognizable. If not, you can use some of the extensions tailored for this industry, such as .sex or .porn. Just make sure your name is catchy, easy to remember and related to your niche.

You also need to pick a pen name. If you want to start blogging anonymously, that's fine as well. But a pen name can also help make your blog more personal and professional.

After dealing with your domain and pen name, it's time to find a hosting provider. Make sure to choose a company that supports adult content. Offshore web hosts are usually the safest bet when dealing with adult sites as they provide anonymity, freedom of speech, and protection from DMCA claims. Some offshore providers offer unlimited bandwidth VPS solutions which are a great option for video-sharing sites that receive a lot of daily traffic.

You can also opt for free trial hosting if you’re not ready to commit to a provider just yet. This way, you’ll be able to start your blog with practically no expenses.

Install a Suitable Theme

The quickest way to create an adult site is by using ready-made themes. They are affordable and allow customization when it comes to colors, fonts and other elements. Additionally, make sure to install the necessary plug-ins to keep your website safe, back up your blog, add an age verification, etc.

Remember, this will be what people see when they come to visit your blog so make sure it's something you're happy with. There are many adult WordPress themes tailored for adult blogs so it shouldn't be hard to find one that suits you.

Create and Publish Content

Regardless of what niche you go into, it's important to make sure there's always fresh and relevant content on your site. This is one of the most important things for any blog and is especially pertinent in an industry where there's a lot of new sites springing up every day.

Think about what your target audience is searching for and what they'll want to read about. Always write from your own perspective and try to cover the topic in-depth. Create a content calendar to stay organized and make sure to post frequently.

Optimize the Content

Publishing high-quality content is only half the battle. The other part is optimizing it so that when someone searches for your site or specific topics, they find you and not one of your competitors.

One way to do this is by using keywords in your title tags, headings, meta descriptions and content where relevant. Another way to keep your content fresh and up-to-date is by linking out to other people's blog posts that are relevant or complementary. Even if you don't think they will link back, it still shows good form and gives viewers a new perspective.

It's also important to include images and videos in your blog posts whenever possible. What can really make your content stand out is creating custom visuals or mini-infographics. If your visual helps people understand the topic better, it’s more likely they will share it or use it in their own blog posts.

Promote your Blog

There are quite a few ways to get some exposure for your blog but the most effective is by doing it yourself. A great way to achieve this is by using email lists and cooperating with other bloggers in your niche. Have them put you up on their list of experts, write guest posts for them or cross-post articles from one blog to another.

Engage on adult forums and try to leave helpful comments instead of just linking to your blog. Don't be afraid to ask for feedback from your readers as this will help you connect with your audience.

You can also invest in advertising to promote the content on your site. There are many ad networks that allow you to buy banner ads or place sponsored posts and links within other blogs with a few clicks of a mouse, but this is an expensive strategy.

Monetize your Blog

You will need to monetize your blog if you're serious about making money blogging. Keep in mind that you won't be able to do this right away because you'll need to build your audience first. But once you reach a certain point of popularity, you can start considering your monetization options.

There are many ways to monetize an adult blog but here are the most popular methods:

• Affiliate marketing - you can sign up to become an affiliate for a range of different products and services. You then get paid to promote these offers on your site, with the company paying you commission every time one of your visitors signs up for their service.

• Selling advertising space on your site - this is a way for companies or individuals with an ad budget to place their ads directly on the page.

• Sponsored content - this is a method you can use once you've built up a decent following. Just make sure you're honest about the posts being sponsored and don't compromise the quality of your content.

• Selling digital goods - these can be eBooks or other downloadable content that's available from your website via email download or through third-party stores.

Conclusion

So there we go! We've covered every important step to starting an adult blog and gave you plenty of tips on how to make the most of your site.

I hope this post has helped demystify this process a little bit, as well as given you an idea of what it would take to become a successful sex blogger. Be patient because it will definitely take some time to get it going but the payoff will be more than worth it.