The blogosphere is a crowded place. With so many blogs out there, it’s important to make sure you know how to start a blog that stands out from the crowd in more ways than one. And the basics of a brilliant blog start with the design.

The first thing your readers see when they visit your website needs to be eye-catching and engaging. It needs to be attractive, creative and clever. But more than that, your blog design needs to speak to your readers. It needs to tell them why you’re different, what you’re offering and why they should take the time to read on.

So, do you need to know how to start a successful blog that will attract and enthrall? Here are 10 pro tips that will get you started then take your offering from interesting to inspirational.