Yes, You Can Blog Anonymous
You can use a pen name or a pseudonym. One reason why someone might choose to use a pen name is if they have a job in public health, and they don’t want their writing being connected to them. They might be writing about a sensitive or controversial topic. Or, they might just want to keep their work life and personal life separate.
Benefits To Blogging Anonymously
- Freedom to express your opinions without judgment
- Ability to write about sensitive or controversial topics
- Separation between your online identity and your real life
- Privacy
Challenges To Consider
- It can be more difficult to build trust and credibility with your readers
- Harder to monetize through speaking engagements
- Potential ranking disadvantages in search engines
It is still possible to monetize an anonymous blog through affiliate marketing, display advertising, and selling digital products. Of course any affiliate link you sign up for or advertising company will know who you are, but your readers will not.
Should You Start An Anonymous Blog?
Ultimately, the decision to write a blog anonymously will depend on your personal goals. Remember to enable privacy protection on your domain to keep your personal details hidden.
Happy blogging!