New At Blogging

For several years I've been hearing that blogging is the way to go when it comes to meeting, greeting and promoting anything. So after many people pushing me and wanting me to do this I am getting started. Now I must learn how to do this and what is the best way to do this. I have spent several hours on line looking for direction and welcome suggestions and recommendations from all of those who have gone before me on this journey. What would be the number 1 and 2 suggestions you have for someone just beginning? I am sure that this will be an adventure that will take me to places I never dreamed of before!