Bluehost
To start a blog you'll need a self-hosted WordPress website (WordPress.org) that will grow with you for the long term. Don't waste your time with sites like Wix or Square Space because it will be too difficult to upgrade them later on. Bluehost is a great option for beginners. Use this link to get started and enjoy some discounts.
Superstar Blogging Courses
To learn the ropes of blogging check out the Superstar Blogging Courses. Nomadic Matt has been blogging since 2008 and his course covers everything you'll need to know to become a successful blogger.
The Content Planner
Once you get your blog up and running then you'll need to start planning out your content. Use The Content Planner to keep track of all your ideas, blog posts, social posts, revenue, growth, and potential partners. Organization is key. What gets scheduled gets done. Happy Planning!
KeySearch
KeySearch is my favorite SEO tool! I use it to research keywords for all of my blog posts. Use this link and enter code KSDISC for 20% OFF your membership!
Make Traffic Happen
Make Traffic Happen will teach you all you need to know about SEO. Stop writing articles that no one sees! Get more traffic with less effort and learn how to rank on the first page of Google!