About Blogging Explorer

Hey there, I’m Mikke!

— and I’m here to help you start a blog without the overwhelm.

If you’re here, chances are you’re curious about starting a blog but feel overwhelmed by the process. I get it — I’ve been there too. Let me share a bit about my journey and how I can help you navigate yours.

My Journey into Blogging

I’m Mikke, the founder of Blogging Explorer. Until a few years ago, I used to be the person who worked way too hard, spending more time at the office than having fun.

I was enjoying my job, but it didn’t feel fulfilling or particularly meaningful.

In September 2016 I decided it was time for a change.

I had spent enough of my life in a job that was just consuming me. I wanted to work more independently, be accountable for my own work, and see 100% of the bottom line on my bank account.

I wanted to find a new path, a new way of living that would allow me to be free from the perpetual cycle of 9 to 5 every day.

I wanted to spend more time with my family and friends, decide when and where I would work, and for once just be in charge of how I spend my time in general.

At that time, I was learning web design and web development, teaching myself how to build websites from scratch. But I was also reading a lot about entrepreneurship, freelancing, and financial freedom. Now, what struck me the most was how people were making passive income online and offline doing what they really loved.

To document my progress and share what I was learning, I started my first blog. At the time, monetizing it wasn’t even on my radar; it was purely a passion project.

But something interesting happened. As I consistently shared content, I noticed more and more readers engaging with my posts. My organic traffic began to grow, and I realized there was potential to turn this hobby into something more.

So I signed up with my first affiliate programs for the tools and resources I was using and recommending. Before I knew it, I was earning passive income through my blog. (And I couldn’t believe it was so easy!)

Encouraged by my success, I launched a handful of other blogs in different niches to test and refine my strategies. Each venture taught me new lessons about niching down, creating content, SEO, audience engagement, and monetization.

Fast forward to 2017, I took a leap of faith and left my traditional 9-to-5 job to become a full-time web designer and developer. Running my own business allows me to help small and medium-sized enterprises establish and grow their online presence. Throughout the years, I’ve helped dozens of businesses succeed online, which has further deepened my understanding of what it takes to build and sustain a successful website.

Why I Started Blogging Explorer

Along my blogging journey I connected with countless aspiring bloggers out there who felt the same overwhelm and uncertainty I once did. The technical aspects, the content creation, the monetization strategies — it can all seem daunting when you want to launch your first blog.

That’s why I created Blogging Explorer. My mission is to demystify the blogging process and provide clear, actionable guidance to help you:

Start Your Blog: From choosing a niche to setting up your website, I’ll walk you through each step.
Grow Your Audience: Learn strategies for increasing traffic through SEO, social media, and email marketing.
Monetize Your Content: Discover various ways to turn your passion into profit, including affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and more.

This is my way of giving back to the online community that has helped me so much during the past few years.

How I Can Help You

Long story short: I turned my life around in a matter of months. It was hard work and I wasn’t always loving it. But now I’m making a living from blogging while working as an entrepreneur at the same time.

And you know what?

You can do this too!

I believe that with the right guidance and tools, anyone can create a successful blog. Here’s what you can expect from Blogging Explorer:

In-Depth Tutorials: Step-by-step guides based on my experience that break down complex topics into manageable tasks.
Honest Reviews: Unbiased evaluations of my go-to tools and resources to help you make informed decisions.
Practical Tips: Real-world, hands-on advice based on my success stories, mistakes, and lessons learned.

Whether you’re looking to start a blog as a hobby, a side hustle, or a full-time business, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to Start Your Blog?

Everything I publish on Blogging Explorer is about helping beginner bloggers like YOU save time and money by using the right tools and strategies that get results.

You will find helpful information and tips for:

How to start a blog and set up everything properly
How to create awesome content that generates traffic
How to grow your blog traffic quickly
How to make money blogging from home

Now it is your turn!

Head over to my free and easy guide on how to start a blog in 6 steps. Follow along and you will have your first blog up and running today!

If you want a little more detailed guidance, I put together a free 7-day blogging course for you. It spreads everything you need to learn about how to start a blog into a series of daily actionable lessons. I can’t recommend it enough.

And yes — we’ll cover how to do it all step-by-step, even if you’re not tech-savvy.

Just enter your email address below to get instant access to your first lesson:

Let’s Connect!

Honestly, it means the world to me to have you here. If you want to start blogging to make money, you are in the right place.

My biggest strength lies in helping you learn how to start a blog, grow your blog traffic, and make money online. So if you are here for one of those things, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Contact me anytime at mikke@bloggingexplorer.com if you have any questions. I’d love to hear from you!

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About Blogging Explorer

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