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Blogging for Money

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Hi Ladies!

It’s me, Tiffany, here to chat with you about a question I get all the time:

How do I make some money with my blog???

This is the question of the ages.

Ad, affiliates, links etc.- all are ways to bring some extra change.

Ads- these are “buttons” in your side bar that link to a site. Usually, you ask a monthly fee. To base what your ad rates should be, check out blogs similar to yours in traffic and just ask.  Sharing information makes us all more savvy- don’t be afraid to share!

Affiliates- theses are “ads” that only pay when someone clicks though and purchases something- but, that one or two purchases a month can make it worthwhile. Amazon.com has a popular affiliate program. Smaller businesses offer affiliate programs as well- I think its a great idea to support other “women-based” businesses with some blog space, that supports them and earns you some cash as well!   If selling items on your blog is of interest, be sure to check out www.openskyproject.com

Google Ads- I am not a fan, but a lot of other people use them {we signed up, got to $200 and then they shut us down.}  They pay you per click.

Text links- these can be a great way to earn some pocket change. If you get an email asking you to “exchange” text links, feel free to respond with a price- you never know until you ask! Text links are often sold in 3, 6 or 12 month runs.

Have your info ready.   When you are contacted by a PR firm, have a “kit” or “deck” ready to go. A simple document that states some info about your blog, reader demographic, etc. and prices to advertise. A company asking for a review, can be responded to with a kit- you never who will be interested!

Blogher, Juice Box Jungle, Buzz Ads,- these are all companies you can sign up with to host their ads.  While you can make a bit of dough, beware, as they can be restrictive in your content- make sure you understand their expectations and restrictions.

While your blog may not rake in the big bucks, it can certainly be used as a “resume” or stepping stone for bigger, more lucrative projects.

In fact, I know a few women who have either gained a career or promotion because of their blog.

Does your company have a social media consultant?  A blogger?  If not, encourage them to join in the conversation and promote you to lead the way!  Really.  It happens all the time.

The truth is, that 99% of us won’t get rich off blogging.

And that is okay.

Blogging should be about connecting.

About writing.

About sharing.

I wrote a little something in 2009, “Blogging for Dollars“, some of you may find it’s perspective interesting and a bit liberating.

Keep it fresh.

Keep it interesting.

And, most importantly- Keep it Real.

Now, leave a comment with a link to your favorite post {from your blog} and then go comment on the person ahead of you!

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About Tiffany

Lover of college football, sushi and historical fiction. Mom to a teen and a toddler. I am a real life summer camp director and President of Influencer Management at Sway Group.

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  2. Esther says

    Thanks for this wonderful insight ! I like my blog to reflect who i really am. This is the main reason i enjoy “blogging”. If it isn’t real, i could be making money being a story-writer!

  8. Teatree says

    I agree that having Amazon on your blog works way better than Adsense. Everyone knows and trusts Amazon, so people don’t mind clicking through (and sometimes buying). But who knows where you will end up when you click an adsense ad.
    .-= Teatree´s last post: Backlinking with Ezine Articles =-.

  13. Jeanie Cullip says

    I write to connect with other mommies and myself. If I receive stuff to review or giveaway from other is great but nothin replaces the connection I receive.

    Blessings
    Jeanie

  14. Rachel Cotterill says

    I honestly never intended to make money from my blog – but occasionally I get offers, which I have to think about seriously on a case-by-case basis. I do this for fun, not for money, but on the other hand if I can make some pocket money without compromising my integrity, that’s ok by me 😉
    .-= Rachel Cotterill´s last post: Cotswold Crazy =-.

  16. Naked Girl in a Dress says

    Thanks for the great post on ideas to generate revenue. I have been doing ok with Google AdSense, but fear being blocked by them. I have read a lot of stories about Google unexpectedly cutting people off.

    I hope to add Amazon soon.
    .-= Naked Girl in a Dress´s last post: Shiny Happy People =-.

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  30. Lauren says

    OpenSky looks interesting. I’m checking it out now. I really have had no success with Google Ads or Amazon Affiliates. However, I’ve also heard of selling ad space on your blog and charging a monthly fee to generate income that way, which sounds like a good idea but you’d really have to stay on your toes.
    .-= Lauren´s last post: Battle of the Social Networks =-.

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  35. Everyday Kathy says

    Whew! Made it over here!! Somehow my weekends run away from me lately!… Just saw that SF Bloggy Boot Camp is sold out… I am so glad I already bought my ticket!!!

    Who’s going??? Would love to make sure I visit your blog beforehand… please stop by and let me know!!!