Bloggers can still make money online, but there is one item that is critical to a profitable blog. What is it? CONTENT. Yes, you need a fast loading attractive blog that is easy to navigate and contains a clear call to action. You need social media accounts. Landing and squeeze pages help. So does SEO. But the singular most important thing your blog needs above all else is quality content that serves the needs of your customers … [Read more...]
Infopreneur: Information Marketing in a Digital Age
If you have specialty information or a passion for a topic, information marketing may be the perfect business model for you. Most bloggers are in the business of information marketing and don't even realize it. They share information on a variety of topics, but, profiting from it is another matter. With a change in mindset and some effort, you can turn your blog into a profitable business by becoming an infopreneur. What Is an Online … [Read more...]
Testing Your Landing Page to Increase Conversion
Remember how your landing page needs to be an evolving thing? Well, the best way to make that happen is by using A/B testing your landing page, data, formatting, and by having it be a part of a planned sales funnel. Unfortunately, when it comes to testing, formatting options, and a sales funnel, one post simply won’t be enough to talk about every detail. However, we can help you get an idea of the big picture. Ready? The Big Picture of Testing … [Read more...]
Learning from Others: Landing Page Examples
Are you tired of landing pages yet? I sure hope not - because we’ve still got a ways to go! So we’ve looked at how to write a landing page - now it’s time to look at some successful (and some not-so-successful) landing pages. Now, looking at landing page examples can be difficult - because they’re an ever-evolving, living, breathing, thing. Okay, so maybe not breathing - but you get the idea. And just in case you don’t, let me spell it out … [Read more...]
Bloggers Can Make Money Working with Local Businesses
Some bloggers specialize in promoting local businesses (like IBA Member Felicia from Wedding Connections of the Hudson Valley). But most of us think of larger national or regional businesses when we think of sponsors, promotional products and other business relationships for our blogs. Last year I realized that local small businesses are a vast untapped resource for bloggers. Why didn't I think of that? I posted a photo of my Community … [Read more...]
How to Easily Make an Ebook with your Blog Posts
Offering a free ebook on your blog is still the easiest way to gather emails in your sleep. People sign up to your list and they get the ebook as a free PDF in an email or instant download. Creating an ebook is not hard if you already have tons of blog posts. The trick is knowing which blog posts to use and then how to put them together to look like a great piece of digital content. But wait; What is an ebook? Well, it’s essentially a digital … [Read more...]
How to Use Affiliate Links on Pinterest
You can use affiliate links on Pinterest again! Learn how it works, how to disclose, and how to get started using your affiliate links on Pinterest to grow a blogging income. Sarah from ND Consulting has all the tips for you here! Learn how to use affiliate links on Pinterest to increase your blog and passive income! Back in February 2015, a collective curse word filtered through Pinterest when power users were told, “You may no longer use … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Monetize Your Blog with Print on Demand Services
Do you think affiliate marketing or ads are the only way to monetize your blog? Have you ever thought about using print on demand services to make an extra income with your site? Today, I am going to tell you five reasons why print on demand services might be the perfect solution for you! Let's get started! I (Haley Bradley) may receive a little commission if you choose to use the company I recommend. I only recommend companies or … [Read more...]
How To Stand Out On Influencer Networks for Bloggers
Are you looking to monetize your blog with Influencer Networks? Today we have a great guest post from Amanda Cross who is an expert on Influencer Marketing. Amanda's tips will have you standing out from the crowd with your next influencer pitch! Go ahead and 'PIN' this image so you can find these great tips for your next sponsored post pitch! How To Stand Out On Influencer Networks A great way to make money as a blogger is to utilize … [Read more...]
Can You Really Make Money Placing Ads on Your Blog?
There are plenty of questions when it comes to using advertisements as a method of monetizing your blog. Should you be placing ads on your blog? Are they easy money or do they turn away readers? Which ad networks are the best? How many ads should I have? What sizes should I use? Where should I put them? The answer to most of them is "it depends". Go ahead and 'pin' this post, because you will want to come back to it later! Don't Believe … [Read more...]