subject: Earning By Means Of A Blog [print this page] Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 3 years, you probably know what a blog is by now. Most internet marketers have tried setting up and testing blog as a viable source of income online. With Wordpress.org and Blogger.com around, anyone who has access to the internet can set up a blog.
So, how much longer do you have to work on your blog for it to show some profits? In order to have a successful blog, you need a great layout, original content, and a way to make cash from your content. The hosting fees could add up if your blog doesn't earn anything.
Here are some suggestions on how to earn online using a blog...
You can put up other people's advertisements on your blog for a fee. If it's difficult to find advertisers, use an ad network like google or chitika. Just remember to read the terms of agreement thoroughly so that you don't inadvertently lock yourself out of these advertising systems. You'll also need to figure out exactly how much space you have to advertise in and how much you'll charge.
But you still need to maintain the quality of your blog even if you're selling advertising space. If your blog looks spammy with blinking banners and big ads, your readers will go away.
You can also become an affiliate for products that you like. Remember to choose products that you yourself would buy. It's not very convincing if you don't use the product and you're blogging about it.
But there's a certain minus factor to being an affiliate and a blogger at the same time. Unlike regular bloggers who can talk about anything under the sun, your content must be pretty regular and consistent. For example, if your product of choice is health supplements, your content must be centered around healthy living, fitness and exercise. This is easy enough in the beginning, but you are going to need a personal blog again because your first personal blog has become so niched that a personal post looks out of place.
A blog as a revenue earner is a long shot, as some marketers would tell you. After all, you're going to be satisfying a reader base, and your advertisers. You'll also need to keep the traffic going by asking for link exchanges and listing your blog in directories.
When your blog is flying high and your earnings have steadily been going up, you have another option. You can sell your blog. Just go to digital point or sitepoint to find out how people are selling their virtual property.
Those who are persistent enough have earned a lot. Some blogs have reached "authority" status almost overnight because of the compelling content. If you have the resources to hire someone to do this for you, it would probably be worth the price, especially if they have experience in the area.
