Do you need Coding/Programming skills?
Before I start, let me tell you, that lack of coding or programming
skills is not a thing to worry about. Blogging can be successful even
without this. But yes, in order to add shine to your successfully
running blog and building it for long run, learning new skills is always
an advantage for anyone. So, if you put your hands on basics of HTML,
PHP and CSS, it will become convenient for you in regular updates and
online enhancements.
Do remember, that the best thing I like about blogging is that anyone
can do it without any technical skills. So, even if you have not
attained a course for these languages I mentioned, you will get ample
tutorials on web to refine the skills. Many of you may believe that it
is essential to earn web designing to become a creative blogger, but
this is not true. You simply need to know what you are to write and
share and more than half the battle is won. You must have good writing
skills to put across your opinion and ideas. Your readers must be able
to understand and learn from you. This is it!!
This is the reason that I am mentioning 3 useful and not essential programming languages to know as a blogger:
Basic Web Language: HTML
First and foremost you must learn HTML basics if you have really decided
to learn programming with blogging. Although most of the content
management systems or blogging platforms like WordPress, BlogSpot offer
easy editors but a little insight into HTML will make it convenient for
you. This is because the bloggers often come across problems in
formatting while posting the write-up. Apart from this, when you want to
place advertisements on your blog in widget form or theme, basic HTML
codes will help you understand them well. This is the easiest of all
coding languages. However, if you are yet to start, I suggest you to
learn HTML5 instead of HTML.
Theme Oriented Language: CSS
CSS helps in editing of your blog theme. Small changes like change in
color and others can be made to improve your blog. CSS can specially
work the best if you have your blog on Wordpress. Although, let me be
honest, even I have started browsing through the skills in CSS and CSS3
off late only.
The Troubleshooter: PHP
If you have a Wordpress blog, learning PHP will act as a boon for you.
Several issues can be fixed by learning PHP. Well, I have not yet
started with this language but recently I came to know through some of
my software developer friends, that it will be a great thing to learn
PHP as a blogger. This help in extending the features of your Wordpress
blog. You will even learn Plugin extensions and even create one for
yourself. Further you can even start earning by selling Plugins.
Some Other Good Ones & Helpful
- Javascript is an addition to enhance your designing skills if you want to beautify your blog. This includes some extra skills which may not be beneficial in blogging but will help you in editing of videos and images.
- Photoshop is another wonderful skill to learn for image editing. This will help you creating banners and personalized images.
Final Words
Well, after talking much about technical details for your blogging
spree, I believe it is time to chill and show some better pictures of
blogging and programming. All that I have mentioned above is no rocket
science. You can simply learn these skills in a day or two. So, wait no
more and start to work on enhancement of your blogging skills. If at any
point of time, you feel that this is not cup of tea for you, DO NOT
worry. This will not be a dead end. You can always hire people for the
same if you are doing good in blogging.
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