Are you trying to figure out how to earn
money blogging? If you’re reading this, there’s probably a lot of truth in that
statement. There are millions of blogs and websites on the internet today, but
just how many of those sites can you honestly say bring in serious cash? In
fact, how many full-time bloggers do you know? The number might surprise you,
but it’s usually not as high as you would expect it to be. The sad reality is
that most people who start their own website never really turn it into anything
worthwhile or lucrative.
1) Niche Down
When you start blogging, it may seem like a
good idea to take on topics across all niches. The more things you write about,
after all, means there are more opportunities for ad clicks and affiliate
sales. However, trying to cover every niche at once not only reduces your
expertise in any single area but also makes it difficult for readers to find
what they’re looking for—hence why some blogs seem so unfocused. To make money
in blogging, specialize in one or two niches.
2) Become an Influencer
It’s no secret that bloggers can make money
by working with brands and other organizations—but it is an emerging field, so
exactly how these partnerships work may be unclear. After all, no one really
understands influencer marketing, which is why there are so many myths floating
around. Yes, you have to have influence, but does that mean having over 500k
followers? Probably not. Instead focus on creating valuable content for your
audience and linking it back to relevant companies when it makes sense.
Companies will take notice!
3) Think Long Term
Building an audience and making money from
it is hard, but if you can do it, you’ll have more control over your life than
you would otherwise. You don’t want to put your life on hold just because you
want to start making money from blogging—think long term. That said, there are
ways for new bloggers (and established ones who need some inspiration) to make
money in their free time. Some of these opportunities won’t turn into full-time
salaries but they can give you breathing room while building your audience and
creating consistent revenue streams. Here are 5 ways bloggers can make money
outside their day jobs
4) Prioritize Writing Quality
Despite what you might read on other blogs
or hear from friends and family, making money blogging is hard. The fact is
that it takes time to build an audience and reputation that will support you
financially. To make money blogging full time, you'll have to prioritize
writing quality over quantity. What does that mean? Well, not everyone can be
New York Times bestselling authors like J.K Rowling—instead of setting goals
for pages written each day, set goals for topics researched each week. That way,
you'll avoid burning out by churning out low-quality posts in an attempt to
meet arbitrary benchmarks before taking care of yourself (and your audience).
5) Don't Give Up!
It's possible that you may not make money
from day one. I know several bloggers who are doing well and making a great
living now, but they put in serious work before they reached that point. They
didn't give up or throw in the towel when they first started; instead, they
kept trying. The worst thing you can do is start blogging and stop right away
because you don't see any money coming in—that's just throwing money down the
drain! Keep at it—it will pay off in time. Think about how long it took you to
get into your current job; it probably wasn't immediate so don't expect instant
success from your new career either!
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