Is there anyone that doesn't want to make money blogging? Anyone? Even if you aren't interested in replacing a full-time income with your blog, it would still be nice if you could make some money to at least offset the costs of blogging. Wouldn't it? Go ahead and 'pin' this image to your favorite blogging board! You'll want to reference these posts later. There are a surprising number of ways that your blog can earn money. Some are easy … [Read more...]
How Bloggers Can Make Money By Supporting Local Business
Bloggers can make money by supporting local business! This is a very interesting topic, and I am sure as bloggers you've thought about it at some point in time. Some of you might already be working on it. I have. And trust me, it is taking care of a lot of my expenses since my blog has made me money by supporting local business. Local business, be it a restaurant or a retail store, usually, don't have deep pockets to invest in expensive TV … [Read more...]
5 Awesome Affiliate Networks for Bloggers and Lots More to Keep You Busy!
Who wants to make some money with the best affiliate networks on the web? Yeah, me too. I mean I love blogging for my own enjoyment but a little extra money on the side is always welcome. I would put it in my travel fund :-) Disclosure: We may receive a commission if you decide to use one of the companies in this post. See full disclosure here. Three Affiliate Networks to Get You Started With affiliate links on the brain let's jump right … [Read more...]
Writing Landing Pages, Sales Pages, and Squeeze Pages, oh my!
Y'all, I have an odd confession... I'm terrified of angel statues. I blame Doctor Who, really. But in any case, I've talked to a lot of other bloggers and writers and guess what they fear? Writing landing pages! Most bloggers fear - or just flat-out loathe - writing landing pages, sales pages, and squeeze pages. So if you fear (or hate) writing landing pages or whatever for your own blog, know you aren't alone. But... you don't have to … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why I Love Ultimate Bundles for Affiliate Marketing
Are you looking to make an income with your blog? Today, I'm going to talk a little about affiliate marketing. And, why you shouldn't always go with the big guys. Plus, how choosing more niche companies like Ultimate Bundles can often bring great results! Let's start with some basics in case you are new to blogging for profit. What is affiliate marketing? Affiliate Marketing is referring your audience to compainies you TRUST and USE. … [Read more...]
How to Make the Big Bucks as an Amazon Affiliate!
If you aren't out to monetize your blog, it's time to face an expensive truth: your hobby costs a lot of money. That being said, one of the easiest (and best) ways to monetize your blog is just about as easy as signing up for having a few Google Ads on a sidebar... it's signing up as an Amazon affiliate. Of course, once you're an Amazon affiliate, the trick is making some serious dough to support your expensive blogging habit, am I … [Read more...]
How to Monetize your Holiday Gift Guides-5 Steps All Bloggers Should Take Now #IBAchat
Gift guides are a fun way to add value-rich content to your blog, but did you know that they are also a great way to monetize your blog? Join us this week for our #IBAChat where we’ll discuss ways to monetize your holiday gift guides. Last week, we continued our new #IBAChat Holiday Series “Ultimate Holiday Blogging Success Series” with Part II, Holiday Blog Content: Ninja Tips to Maximize the Success of Your Blog Posts. We had some … [Read more...]
How to Pitch Sponsored Posts With More Success!
What is holding you back from pitching sponsored posts? Is it fear? Unsure of you emails? Don't know where to start? I was in the same place as you, but I have finally found my confidence and you can too! Today, I'm sharing with you what has helped me learn how to pitch sponsored posts, and you will be pitching before you know it! How to Pitch Sponsored Posts With More Success! As bloggers, we need to find ways to monetize our blogs. Why? … [Read more...]
5 Affiliate Networks for Bloggers to See Epic Success
Do you feel your affiliate networks are working on your blog? 5 Affiliate Networks for Bloggers is all about finding the right network for you! Last week I decided to do a Facebook poll with some our members to see which they use and if they like them, and I was pleasantly surprised by the results. I realized that I used the most popular affiliate networks for bloggers too! Do you? Top Affiliate Networks for Bloggers When looking at … [Read more...]
How to Use a Media Kit to Engage Brands and Save Yourself Time
Learning how to use a media kit to engage brands and save yourself time is one way to increase income as a blogger. Here are tips and templates to help you get started! In the IBA article, How to Create a Blog Media Kit, I discussed the benefits of having one, how to save time (and money) creating one, and even the key components that should appear in a media kit. Now, let's talk about how using a media kit can make you more money and … [Read more...]