There's an easy and free way to get started blogging.

That is with Blogger, another one of Google's fine and free services.

If you create a blog on their hosting platform, Blogspot, it doesn't cost a thing, and they make it really easy to get started.

Later, you can host a blog elsewhere or add it to your website, even use different blogging software, and do it in such a way you don't lose your existing posts, nor lose any links to your blog.

It's a great way to get your feet wet in the world of blogging.