Blog for a Living
Introduction
There’s a lot of talk about how to make money blogging, but what if you’re just starting out? Is it possible to actually make money blogging as a side gig or even as full-time work? I’ve been writing my blog for almost three years now, and in that time, I’ve learned a few things about how this whole business works. So here’s everything I know about making money blogging—as someone who is still learning:
The money is there.
The money is there. Whether you’re a professional writer or an amateur blogger, there are ways to make a living from your blog. It’s not easy, but it is possible and if you want to do it then go for it! You need to have a good product or service, be able to market yourself and get people to trust your brand.
Thinking of starting a blog?
If you’re thinking about starting a blog, here are some reasons why it might be a good idea:
- To share your knowledge and experience with others. You have valuable information that could help people in your field, or even just give them something to think about.
- To build credibility in your field. If people know who you are and what kind of work you do, they may be more likely to trust what comes out of your mouth next time they need advice on the topic at hand–whether that’s buying insurance or choosing an accountant/lawyer/doctor/etcetera!
Now let’s talk about how exactly one goes about setting up their own online space where they can post all their thoughts on whatever subject comes into their head first thing each morning (which seems like an excellent way for me). The first step would obviously be finding out whether there’s already some sort of blog platform available that lets users create accounts for free without having any previous coding knowledge whatsoever – luckily for us there happens not only exist such a place but also one called WordPress which has become extremely popular among both professional writers who want an easy way out from having their own domain name set up; bloggers looking for something quick yet reliable; businesses wanting something cheap yet effective enough as well…
Here are 10 things I’ve learned about blogging for a living so far.
You need to focus on making something people want, not just talking about it.
You can start with little or no money. You don’t need to have a lot of money to get started, but you do need to be willing to invest time and energy into your blog if you want it to succeed–and that means setting aside money for things like hosting fees, domain names (if needed), software upgrades and so on. If your goal is simply earning some extra income while learning about blogging as a career path in case this becomes an option down the road then this shouldn’t be an issue at all!
Make sure you surround yourself with people who will support and encourage your efforts rather than criticize them or try telling you what they think is best for YOU! Having someone close by who understands what makes YOU tick will help keep those voices in check because they’ll know how much work has gone into creating YOUR content thus far – not theirs!
It’s not all about the money.
You can make money blogging, but it’s not just about the money.
The truth is that if you want to earn a living from your blog (or even just a side income), you need to focus on making something people want — not just talking about it. You also need to market yourself like a businessperson would.
You can start with little or no money.
You can start with little or no money.
You can use a free blog platform like WordPress, but make sure that it’s hosted on a paid host (like HostGator) so that you don’t run into bandwidth issues. You can also choose to pay for your own hosting and domain name if you want more control over your site and SEO strategy.
There are plenty of ways to find free content: write about topics that interest you and share them as guest posts on other blogs in the niche; join forums related to your niche and answer questions there; find freelance jobs through websites like Upwork or Freelancer; do content audits for companies who need help improving their websites’ search engine optimization (SEO).
When it comes time to monetize your blog, there are many options available: affiliate marketing where you earn commissions from recommending products; selling ebooks/course materials through platforms such as Gumroad or Skillshare; launching an online store via Shopify where people buy directly from this website rather than going through an aggregator like Amazon
You can make some side income while you’re learning.
A free blog is a great way to learn how to blog and get started. You can try out different styles, write about what interests you, and see what works. If it doesn’t work out, then no harm done!
Once you’re ready for a more serious site or have built up an audience and want them on your own domain name (i.e., www.), then consider paying for a hosting service like Squarespace or WordPress where all the technical stuff will be taken care of for you so all your time can go into creating content instead of figuring out how things work on the back end of things.
You’ll get better at it over time.
You’ll get better at it over time.
There are a lot of skills you need to master if you want to make a living writing, some of which require time and effort to develop. You’ll learn how to write consistently, how to promote yourself effectively and how much time each task takes up in your workday. Suppose you’re working from home with kids. In that case, this is especially important because it can be difficult for them (or anyone else) when someone else is constantly interrupting them or asking for attention during the day!
You’ll also need some basic financial skills as well – whether it’s knowing how much money goes into household expenses each month or understanding what makes sense when it comes down to spending on yourself vs saving for retirement (or both).
You don’t have to do it alone.
You don’t have to do it alone.
You can find a mentor, or a group of bloggers who are in the same place you are. You can find a community of people who can help you out. You can hire someone to do some of the work for you (like writing blog posts).
You must focus on making something people want, not just discussing it.
When you’re talking about your product, you need to focus on making something people want, not just talking about it. You need to make sure that your product is good and then promote it. If people don’t know about what you’re selling, they won’t buy anything from you.
You also need to be able to sell yourself as well as your product: if someone has a question or concern about something related to the business, who do they contact? This means that while having an excellent product is important (and we’ll talk more about this later), having great customer service skills is equally vital!
You can make money blogging, but you need to market yourself like a businessperson rather than an amateur writer
You can make money blogging, but you must market yourself like a businessperson rather than an amateur writer. In order to do that, it’s important to know your audience and what they want from you. This can be tricky because there are so many different types of people who read blogs–but if you’re not sure where your target audience lies, then look at other successful bloggers in your niche who have similar goals as yours do (and ask them questions about their experience).
You also need to know how best to serve that target audience; after all, there are plenty of ways for writers and content creators out there who may be able to produce equally good or even better content than yours…but few are willing (or able)
Conclusion
It’s not easy, but it can be done. You just need to be willing to put in the time and effort, and keep learning as you go along. I hope this article has given you some insight into what it takes to make money blogging–and that it inspires you to start your own blog!
