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Money Making Blog, How do YOU do it?

Posted by KurtHenninger • 7/13/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: blogging fo rmoney, monetize your blog, money making blogs

What is everyones favorite way to monetize your blog? When you got your first check, how much was it?

I remember my first check I got....It was $15 and I was so happy back then!

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7/13/08

timethief

Here's a link to another forum thread on the same topic www.blogcatalog.com/discuss/entry/tell-me-what-did-you-do-to-get-your-first... and here's a link other related threads too www.blogcatalog.com/discuss/search.php?q=best%20way%20to%20make%20money

There are no shortcuts to making money from blogging. You need to have an knowledge base and skill sets that make it possible for you to "deliver the goods".
You must:
create unique, high quality content;
leave meaningful comments on related blogs;
develop relationships with other bloggers so you can build a blog readers' community around your own blog;
link to authoritative sources in your blog posts;
Link to authoritative related blogs in your blogroll; and
promote your blog.
If you do all these things well then you will create a blog that's worth monetizing. Without doing them well, you will never make a significant income from your blog.

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1. 7/15/08
  
  KurtHenninger
  
  Excellent advice for anyone looking for making money with a blog.
2. 8/03/08
  
  checkm
  
  All of these are true, and should be used accordingly if you want to make a profit online.
  
  The best way that I've seen people make money from blogging is by creating unique, and remarkable products, than talking about them with a blog.
7/13/08

weblogian

@Timethief
Thanks for the links.

@KurtHenninger
I like to share my one ODD idea....I run a cyber cafe. That is also the source of Traffic. I also display ads around my cafe and in the neigbourhood. And local newspaper
I blog about blogging.
www.weblogian.com

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7/13/08

tonytovar

I make money having bought a very very good domain and selling products there. You can visit that one site at www.askmrhandbags.com

And if you want to know how to do that then i can give you the link to the software i got to make that site in twenty minutes with some hours of content work later, and I've been making money for four days so if you want to wait and see how it gets better or not for me then wait But if you want to do it too let me know. You become an affiliate with Ebay and then get software to form these sites for you. you can visit these two which are mine.

www.pcbunk.net
www.askmrhandbags.com (making money now)

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7/15/08

saaraan

I hate the sites that make money by writing about making money!

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1. 9/30/08
  
  luvikavi
  
  lol!
8/10/08

chili

hmm

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1. 8/10/08
  
  voodooKobra
9/23/08

Betsuzdav

The information provided by timethief is spot on. I like to use quality content and develop relationships with other bloggers to monetize my blog.

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9/23/08

annaswan

I don't normally share this little tip - but it works so darn well, maybe some of you guys can use it too. I'm a freelance writer by trade - mostly true crime - but sometimes when I'm between assignments and low on income I'll write some pure pleasure pieces for sale under a pen name - and sell to web content buyers online.

This allows me the freedom to just - write. No "boss" telling me what to cover, giving me a word count, or making me stick to a certain tone. And I don't have to worry about these pieces being representative of my writing ability or any of the clients I may be currently contracted under.

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9/23/08

TheGalleyBoys

Hello,

I run thegalleyboys.com and need some insight on how to make money on the site. can you please help me out, im struggling. i feel like its just sitting under my nose and i cant figure out what to do with the site. it has potential however i neeed direction....

email ryanpezzotti@gmail.com

thanks,
ryan

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9/23/08

hadrian1407

TIMETHIEF...thank's for the precious advice...it is valuable for newbies like me.
2012-apocalypse.blogspot.com

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1. 9/23/08
  
  timethief
  
  @hadrian1407
  How "new" to blogging are you? Are there specific things you need help with? I focus on blogging basics for beginners and for bloggers who want to improve their blogs and blogging skills. Once you have accomplished, or shall I say set in motion all the blogging basics, then you need the kind of advice that annaswan can provide about how to make money.
  
  onecoolsite.wordpress.com
  onecoolsite is is a growing collection of blogging tips, instructional posts, tutorials and links to blogging tools and resources. If you are looking for tips on How to Become a Better Blogger and How to Build a Better Blog then, regardless of what blogging software you use, this blog is for you.
9/25/08

hadrian1407

Yes..especially how to attract more visitors to my blog ? Any great tips ?

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1. 9/25/08
  
  timethief
  
  These two posts cover the basics. The long and short of it is unless you are willing to structure your blog in a reader and search engine friendly manner and apply basic SEO you will never make a significant income from your blog.
  onecoolsite.wordpress.com/2007/10/06/promote-your-blog-increase-traffic/
  onecoolsite.wordpress.com/2008/09/24/how-to-make-money-by-blogging/
  There are also 10 techniques new bloggers can use to find readers. These are tips specifically for new bloggers, those people who have next-to-no audience at the moment and want to get the ball rolling.
  onecoolsite.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/ten-traffic-promotion-tips-for-blogger...
9/26/08

hadrian1407

wow..you must be good and expert then..Thanks for this great info. Time for me to learn. Please take a look at my mere blog..try to put some Adsense though..It would be of great honor if you can visit and give your expert comments.
2012-apocalypse.blogspot.com
potatosaladrecipe.blogspot.com

Thank you for your time.

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9/30/08

luvikavi

15 bucks? Geez, I have to wait till I reach 100 dollars to get paid with adsense.

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9/30/08

ModelElaine

wow! are you guys still making money? what country are we living in? LOL sorry, couldn't help it

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10/01/08

fated82

There are several ways to make money via your blog. I am currently doing adsense, affiliate marketing and sales of merchandise in my store. But I do intend to sell ads space and product reviews too.

Ultimately, I might just sell it off once I feel it has reach its potential. These are my way of monetizing my blog.

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