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    Start a Blog

    Share wisdom + experience. Free.

    WordPress.com

    FREE / $5/mo

    Most popular, big community.

    Best WordPress.

    Substack

    FREE

    Email newsletter blog.

    Best email.

    Medium

    FREE

    Built-in audience.

    Best built-in audience.

    Blogger

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    Google-owned, simple.

    Best simple free.

    Squarespace

    $16/mo

    Beautiful templates.

    Best beautiful.

    Why blog?

    • Share life wisdom with strangers + family.
    • Stay mentally sharp.
    • Document family history.
    • Connect with like-minded people.
    • Possible side income.
    • Therapy through writing.

    Senior pick: Substack

    • FREE to start.
    • People sign up to email list.
    • Write 1 email/week (or month).
    • No tech setup needed.
    • Can charge later.
    • Larger audience than blog.

    Topic ideas

    • Family history + genealogy.
    • Recipes from your kitchen.
    • Career stories.
    • Aging-in-place tips.
    • Health journey.
    • Hobbies — gardening, woodworking.
    • Travel stories.
    • Book reviews.

    Writing basics

    • Write what you know.
    • 500-1000 words/post good.
    • Personal stories beat advice.
    • Write, don't edit.
    • Edit next day.
    • Photos help.
    • Stay consistent — weekly OK.

    Build readership

    • Share with family + friends first.
    • Post on Facebook.
    • Pinterest for photo content.
    • Email signature link.
    • Comment on similar blogs.
    • Patience — years to grow.
    • Consistency more than virality.

    Famous senior bloggers

    Examples: Ronni Bennett (Time Goes By), Sue Bock (Sue's Health Hub), Susan Sundwall. Many over 60. Some make $1,000+/mo. Most just enjoy connection. Library — books on blogging. Free templates. Just write. Start today. 100 posts in = real audience.